If your jaw or face is hurting and the pain doesn’t seem to abate, you are not alone. Chronic face or jaw pain is not uncommon, and there can be a variety of factors causing this discomfort to occur. The pain is an indicator that you should have it looked at, which is important as untreated conditions can worsen over time.
What are some of the reasons that your jaw or face may be hurting? Common indicators of untreated issues include tenderness in the jaw, chronic or recurring headaches, or ear pain. Having your dentist take a look, including X-rays, can help you find the relief you are looking for. What will your dentist be looking for?
– Arthritis of the jaw
– Facial or jaw trauma
– A persistent toothache
– Sinus issues, such as infection in the sinuses
– Persistent tooth grinding
– Infections, such as an abscessed tooth
– Advanced gum disease
– Jaw or your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) issues
After examinating you, your dentist may advise using a mouth guard or night guard, facial exercises, muscle relaxants, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief, root canal therapy, periodontal (advanced gum disease) treatment, or even a tooth extraction.
At Richard J. Gawarzewski DMD, PA, our experienced dentist, Dr. Richard J. Gawarzewski in Berlin, New Jersey, is ready to help you find out the why your jaw or face is hurting. Please call 856-767-0053 to schedule a consultation with our caring dental team!