Jaw Pain Cause

If you experience recurring jaw pain you may wonder the cause. The strange thing about it is that often the cause may not even be related to your actual jaw. It can be caused by sinus infections, swollen glands or viruses that cause swelling and inflammation. Other causes can include injury or contusion of the jaw or injury by overuse of the jaw. Some people are extraordinarily sensitive to chewing hard and chewy foods and all it will take is eating a lot of taffy, raw veggies or peanut brittle to give them a painful episode of jaw pain. Nail biting can also stress out your jaw and lead to overuse pain. Dental problems can also be the culprit. You may have an impacted wisdom tooth or a cavity or abscess that will make that area very sensitive. Poor alignment of the teeth can put the jaw in an awkward position which leads to jaw fatigue and resultant pain. If you are unsure as to the cause and the pain is persistent it may be wise to consult a Dr. or dentist to determine the cause and get treatment. http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4911888_causes-jaw-pain.html