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There are a number of things that can cause pain in your jaw, including fractures, misalignment, arthritis, dental abscess and Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). It is important that you have any jaw problems diagnosed by a professional as soon as they occur. Pain in the jaw area could be symptomatic of a serious condition like a heart attack or angina.<ref name="rf16199">http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/c/77/34816/heart-condition/</ref> Knowing what causes jaw pain can help aid in its treatment and avoid swelling, problems with chewing, and limited movement. | There are a number of things that can cause pain in your jaw, including fractures, misalignment, arthritis, dental abscess and Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). It is important that you have any jaw problems diagnosed by a professional as soon as they occur. Pain in the jaw area could be symptomatic of a serious condition like a heart attack or angina.<ref name="rf16199">http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/c/77/34816/heart-condition/</ref> Knowing what causes jaw pain can help aid in its treatment and avoid swelling, problems with chewing, and limited movement. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Treating Jaw Pain Caused By Grinding Teeth=== | ===Treating Jaw Pain Caused By Grinding Teeth=== | ||
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#* Run a towel or wash cloth under warm-to-hot tap water. Wring out excess water.<ref name="rf16214" /> | #* Run a towel or wash cloth under warm-to-hot tap water. Wring out excess water.<ref name="rf16214" /> | ||
#* Once the towel is at a comfortable temperature that will not burn the skin, apply it to the affected area of your jaw. Hold the hot compress on for about five to ten minutes, and repeat several times each day.<ref name="rf16214" /> | #* Once the towel is at a comfortable temperature that will not burn the skin, apply it to the affected area of your jaw. Hold the hot compress on for about five to ten minutes, and repeat several times each day.<ref name="rf16214" /> | ||
| − | #* If a hot compress does not work, use a cold compress or an ice pack. Ice packs should be used for about 20 minutes on, then 20 minutes off.<ref name="rf7367" /> Make sure you wrap the cold compress in a t-shirt or other thin fabric so the cold doesn't damage your skin. | + | #* If a hot compress does not work, use a cold compress or an ice pack. Ice packs should be used for about 20 minutes on, then 20 minutes off.<ref name="rf7367">http://goaskalice.columbia.edu/proper-ice-pack-application-injuries</ref> Make sure you wrap the cold compress in a t-shirt or other thin fabric so the cold doesn't damage your skin. |
#* You may also want to try alternating hot and cold compresses to maximize the benefits of each. Use a hot compress for five minutes, then a cold compress for five minutes.<ref name="rf16214" /> | #* You may also want to try alternating hot and cold compresses to maximize the benefits of each. Use a hot compress for five minutes, then a cold compress for five minutes.<ref name="rf16214" /> | ||
