Jaw pain is often one sign of temporomandibular joint syndrome or TMJ, which causes pain in your jaw muscles and joints.The TMJ in the front of your head connects the lower jaw to the rest of the head, so that whenever you open or close your mouth, the joints are working - like a sliding hinge would work.
But if you’re experiencing TMJ pain, opening and closing your mouth can hurt. In fact, TMJ can cause additional disruptions to your health, from interrupted sleep to migraines, and difficulty with your regular daily activities, too. But we can offer a diagnosis and treatment to relieve painful jaw discomfort from jaw exercises to appliances, whatever suits your particular situation.