Pain in the lower jaw are often a mystery for patients and for doctors alone. They may come in bite, or vice versa when opening the jaws, even when stationary. First suspect in this case the teeth.Teeth are stored in the bone bed and, therefore, inflammation can spread their root to the bone of the lower jaw.

If there is more pain associated with opening or closing the mouth, it could be an inflammatory changes of the temporomandibular joint. With this inflammation is that in the long run, usually heals without surgery (heat, analgesics), which alleviates pain. This should gradually subside.

The third cause of pain in the lower jaw may be inflammation of the trigeminal nerve that innervate this area. They are actually false pains to be projected into the area, although it affected nerve on its course. Inflammation of the nerve is solved by various methods, from pain relief, despiteantibiotics and surgical methods. Inflammation of the temporomandibular joint is recommended warmth and tranquility, if you have a bad habit at night gnash your teeth or clenchingcan make your problems worse.

The first choice is probably a dentist who would X-ray the teeth or jaw itself, and helped uncover the origin of your problems.