Problems with the jaw often manifest as pain in the jaw area (as well as elsewhere in the face), difficulty eating, lockjaw, and headaches. Often caused by malocclusion (having a misaligned bite), jaw problems can cause teeth grinding and clenching which can lead to:
- the wearing down of the teeth,
- clicking in the jaw,
- migraines,
- back, neck, and shoulder pain.
Many of these issues fall under temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJD. While TMJD can be incredibly difficult to live with, especially if you live with chronic symptoms of pain, it is treatable.
