Yes, misaligned teeth do not fit together properly when you bite down, which can strain the muscles that open and close your jaw. This can cause pain in your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), where your jaw muscles connect to your skull and neck. The pain can spread down into your neck and cause chronic neck pain. The good news is that orthodontic treatment that fixes the alignment of your teeth can help alleviate the pain. To learn more, check out our blog article "Misaligned Teeth Can Cause Headaches and Neck Pain."