Jaw pain on one side can be caused by various factors such as trauma, teeth grinding, TMJ disorder, dental issues, abscess, or sinus infection. A dentist should be consulted to determine the cause and provide treatment. Stress reduction techniques and mouth guards can help prevent teeth grinding.
Jaw pain on one side can be caused by a number of different things, including trauma to the jaw, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), teeth grinding, or other dental issues such as cavities or tooth damage, among others. The pain can present on one or both sides of the jaw and just because it starts on one side doesn’t mean it won’t migrate to the other. Persistent jaw pain should be addressed by a dentist, who will ideally be able to determine the cause of the pain and take steps to correct it.
Regular jaw clenching or teeth grinding at night is one of the most common causes of jaw pain on one side. This can also cause damage to your teeth, which can also make the pain worse. Practicing stress reduction techniques and wearing a mouth guard at night can help prevent the clenching and grinding of the jaw that cause pain. TMJD is a real medical condition that causes inflammation of the jaw joints; although this usually causes pain on both sides, not just one, it is something to consider if your jaw pain does not resolve within a few days.
Problems with your teeth are also very likely to cause jaw pain on one side. Cavities and infected teeth in particular can be very painful and the pain can migrate to the jaw bone. Teeth with damaged nerves can also cause sharp, persistent pain in the jaw, and it can be hard to tell whether the pain is originating in a tooth or in the jaw itself. Wisdom teeth that are growing improperly and potentially getting impacted under or behind other teeth can also be very painful and have the potential to push other teeth out of alignment.
An abscess or infection in the mouth, or a growth, can cause pain in the jaw on one side and should also be seen immediately by a dentist for treatment. Another potential problem to keep in mind is that the sinuses are located in the cheekbones, and sometimes an infection or problem with the sinuses can cause jaw pain. Ear infections can also present as pain in one side of the face and upper jaw. Even something as simple as muscle tension in the neck and shoulders, or chewing foods that are too hard, can lead to this type of pain.
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