Pain in the teeth or jaw muscles may occur from tooth grinding or stress
Dec 09
Pain in the teeth or jaw muscles may occur in patients who grind their teeth or clench their jaws, often because of stress or the inability to sleep. Treatment may include the following:
- Muscle relaxers.
- Drugs to treat anxiety.
- Physical therapy (moist heat, massage, and stretching).
- Mouthguards to wear while sleeping.
A long-term complication of radiation therapy is the growth of benign tumors in the skin and muscles. These tumors may make it difficult for the patient to move the mouth and jaw normally. Oral surgery may also affect jaw mobility. Management of jaw stiffness may include the following:
