How jaw pain feels can differ, and the sensation can also depend on the cause.
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What’s Causing Your Jaw Pain?
There are several common causes ofjaw pain, all requiring different therapy interventions.
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They include:
Other conditions can cause jaw pain to develop.
Dental treatments may include addressing gum disease, filling a cavity, or draining a tooth abscess.
Jaw pain can be awarning sign of a heart attackwhen it occurs with other symptoms.
Knowing what’s driving it makes you better equipped to seek proper care.
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