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Sudden Jaw Pain on One Side? Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation

Sudden Jaw Pain on One Side? Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation

If you’re experiencing sudden jaw pain on one side, there are many ailments it could be. You might have a cavity or a broken tooth. You might also have jaw pain because you have bruxism, which means you clench or grind your teeth. There’s another reason you might have...
TMJ Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

TMJ Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Temporomandibular joints are unique. They work like a sliding hinge. When they work the way they should, humans can perform all kinds of amazing feats with their mouths. We can eat, move our jaws from side to side, sing, and open wide to laugh. When these two joints...