{"id":353,"date":"2022-09-23T16:42:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T16:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crovattoandedwards.com\/blog\/?p=353"},"modified":"2022-10-04T04:43:44","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T04:43:44","slug":"how-to-respond-to-jaw-pain-on-one-side","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crovattoandedwards.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/23\/how-to-respond-to-jaw-pain-on-one-side\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Jaw Hurt on Just One Side?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you suddenly feel jaw pain on one side, you might fear it\u2019s a significant issue. Perhaps you have a life-threatening illness that\u2019s undiagnosed. However, this soreness usually isn\u2019t a sign of a severe condition. Instead, the cause is usually more likely to be something more familiar and mundane. Still, it helps to know when a jaw problem<\/a> needs urgent care. Here are some common causes of one-sided jaw pain and when to seek care for it with an emergency dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Common Causes of Jaw Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In general, jaw pain is often caused by one (or more) of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TMJ Disorders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The joint that connects your skull and jaw is called the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). When its disc becomes misaligned or damaged, you can suffer from a temporomandibular joint disorder \u2014TMD for short. This condition can lead to tenderness on either side of your jaw, as well as earaches, clicking noises when opening your mouth, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TMJ disorders are often caused by teeth clenching, jaw infection, arthritis, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sinusitis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As you might already know, inflamed nasal cavities can cause sinusitis. As it turns out, though, said inflammation can cause pain in one or both sides of your jaw. To know if your sinuses are the culprit, look for other symptoms like nasal congestion, yellow or green mucus, facial swelling, fatigue, and difficulty smelling or tasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oral Health Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, jaw pain stems from an oral health concern. In particular, problems that cause jaw pain include cavities, tooth infections, gum disease, and tooth misalignment. If your discomfort is due to a dental issue, you\u2019ll likely show signs of tooth pain, sensitive teeth, and bad breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to See a Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While most soreness in your jaw isn\u2019t serious, pain in that area could point to a severe health issue. That said, consider seeing your dentist if your pain persists for more than a few days or becomes recurrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other signs you should get emergency dental care are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n