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Jaw/ facial pain

What is Jaw pain?

Myofascial pain, also known as Temporo-Mandibular Jaw (TMJ) pain, is similar to dull toothache or wisdom tooth pain but is essentially muscular.

It is sometimes difficult to locate, and there may be pain in the jaw joint and all the surrounding structures. In acute cases, jaw opening may be limited.

How common is this type of pain?

One in four people at some time may have symptoms. Men and women are affected equally, although women tend to seek treatment more often.

What are its causes?

The most common cause is tooth clenching or grinding, often associated with stress and anxiety. Normally a person is not aware of clenching their teeth. It’s usually something they do when concentrating.

People who grind their teeth might do so during the day or at night. Night grinding while sleeping is more destructive and difficult to deal with.

What causes the pain?

Increased muscle activity in the jaw causes the muscles to get tired and go into spasm, a cramp-like condition.

Our Advice

You can tell if you’re clenching your teeth if your top and bottom teeth are touching. Teeth are normally apart, except when we’re chewing and swallowing. You can ease the pain by:

  • Eating evenly on both sides
  • Avoiding hard chewing – try soft foods in severe cases
  • Avoiding biting/chewing objects such as pens/pencils and biting your nails
  • Trying not to yawn with your mouth wide open
  • Holding a warm water bottle on the aching side

If you have lost a few back teeth, you might need them replaced to balance and support your bite properly. In severe or chronic cases your dentist can construct an appliance for you to wear on your teeth.

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What Our Patients Say About Us

  • An emergency extraction extremely well cared for today, and most sympathetically dealt with by Dentist Victoria and her kind nurse, I’d never met either ladies before and I immediately felt at ease . It was an extraction I was dreading, but I couldn’t have asked for better treatment. Special thanks to you Victoria for your support, empathy, professionalism and kindness. The whole process was a breeze. Also to never forget the consistent politeness and friendliness of the reception staff . Many thanks . ☺️

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  • Always an excellent service from start to finish. The receptionists are extremely friendly and professional, as are the rest of the team. I visit Victoria Lee and recently Nicholas Oh on a regular basis and they are both fantastic. I have been seeing Victoria for a number of years now, and always look forward to seeing her as she is not only a true professional, but very kind and caring. Will be seeing you again soon.

    Athene Halloran - See Google Reviews

  • I was recommended to El Nashar dentist as a great dental practice. Since joining their care and customer service has been exceptional. I am currently undergoing a full restoration with Joanne Sutcliffe who is so thorough and friendly with the best advice always taking into consideration the work involved and providing the best possible outcome. She is a perfectionist and has spent a considerable amount of time in providing me with a healthy smile. I love how Mary ( her dental nurse) always has a reassuring hand on my shoulder when having any treatment. All the girls on the reception are super friendly and so helpful. Katherine and Tiffany have been a huge help in keeping me updated throughout. Best decision I made to sign up to this dental practice.

    Bridget fairbrother - See Google Reviews

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