What can cause a sore jaw?

If my jaw bone hurts a lot. I can't bite down cause it will cause pain to my jaw bone. What can i do?

  • Answer:

    It is estimated that 10 million Americans suffer from TMJ syndrome, a condition in which the temporomandibular joint does not function properly. The most common causes of TMJ are a poor bite and stress. Gum chewing can make this problem even worse.

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