subject: Sore Jaw Pain [print this page] A lot of people these days are complaining about their sore jaws. Having a sore jaw on one side could be the result of a condition called TMJ syndrome. It's a very common jaw condition that affects millions of people all over the world and it's largely mistreated. Jaw issues from teeth grinding can occur at any age. Because of the constant pressure, this can lead to more serious issues with the jaw, mouth and teeth. If it goes unchecked, the result could lead to TMJ or Temporomandibular joint (the joint that connects your jaw to the skull) issues.
If you're wondering what kind of jaw pain is linked with heart problems is the most important thing to remember about lower jaw pain is that it can be caused by heart problems and you want to make sure it isn't related to your heart first of all. If it is you want to seek treatment immediately. TMJ starts with lower jaw pain, and be caused by many different reasons. Some of these are trauma (car accident, a punch to the jaw, etc...) to the joint, extended amount of stress (stress causes us to clinch the jaw) or hereditary causes such as arthritis, etc...
Like all the joints in your body, the TMJ can succumb to osteoarthritis, the wearing down of joints due to aging. Rheumatoid arthritis can also be the cause of TMJ, as this inflammatory disease may erode cartilage and bone, weakening the joint. Homeopathy Remedies include Mercurius, when the gums are found to be spongy and the breath is bad; Kreosotum, when the gums are red, inflamed, and swollen, and are bleeding easily with the roots of the teeth exposed; and Natrum mur., when the gums are swollen, bleeding, and there are mouth ulcers and also a taste of pus in the mouth.
You may expose a spread of methods of treatments to relieve the discomfort like a hot or cold compress on your jaw will help to reduce the discomfort, using a mouth guard at night and soaking it in hot water for an extended period will help. The jaw is a very sensitive joint and is easily put out of place. Any tension placed on the jaw, whether from tension or injury can cause serious damage to the joint. Only in very severe cases is surgery considered as an option for correction. Unfortunately with niggling little injuries like this, there is no quick fix; but exercises like the ones previously mentioned will go along way towards helping you out and leaving you pain free.
