Jaw Pain

You may only realize the significance of something when it goes awry. This situation is a common reality for patients with symptoms of jaw pain or sensitivity.

Bahr Dental provides relief for these conditions with the help of personalized mouth guards and therapeutic methods to ease the pain at its source. If you are currently struggling with jaw pain symptoms, give our office a call to schedule a visit today!

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What Causes Jaw Pain?

Jaw pain that tends to last more than a day is typically due to these three conditions, all of which can be treated with Dr. Bahr and Segura.

  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD): TMD occurs when the joint connecting your cheeks to your jaw (the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ) becomes inflamed due to strain and overuse.
  • Teeth Grinding: Bad habits such as teeth grinding can add unnecessary tension to your jaw and make it less resilient to tough foods.
  • Dental Infections and Decay: We will first scan your jaw to see if any signs of dental infection or plaque could have sparked the incessant jaw pain.

Bahr Dental’s Effective Solutions for Jaw Pain

If you have recurring jaw pain that doesn’t seem to lift after oral treatment, you may find that these two methods address their needs. We will analyze your health history during your first appointment to determine the cause of your jaw pain and then address it from there. 

If you have any questions about either of the procedures, give our office a call today!

Bite and Mouth Guards

Bite and mouth mouthguards are a common and effective solution that can help you address jaw pain. The guards are adjusted to help you avoid teeth clenching and unnecessary strain on your teeth while they sleep, participate in sports, or recover from a sudden injury.

Medicinal Solutions For Jaw Pain

One solution we offer at our Davis County dentistry is jaw therapy through anti-inflammatory medicines and muscle relaxants. These short-term solutions provide instant pain relief and often give our dentists time to properly troubleshoot and address the cause of your jaw pain.

Relieving Short-Term Jaw Pain

You may find that biting too hard or awkwardly may cause slight jaw pain. These more minor cases can still become pretty unsettling, but the symptoms tend to leave after a week. 

As you are troubleshooting the extent of your jaw pain, here are a few tricks that might help:

Stretching Your Jaw

Performing breathing exercises and slowly opening your jaw completely can help reduce any tension around your jawline.

Pain Relievers

Medicine such as Ibuprofen or Advil can help your body take a break from the stress and friction of jaw pain.

Use An Ice Pack

As with any injury, an ice pack is a reliable way to reduce inflammation and pain around your jawline.

Handle Jaw Pain With Bahr Dental

Bahr Dental is highly experienced in helping patients diagnose and treat jaw pain. With the help of medicines and mouth guards, you may find that your symptoms tend to diminish almost immediately! Call our office today to get started on a jaw therapy treatment. 

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