Jaw bone cancer can affect the bones of the upper or lower jaw. Cancer from another part of the mouth may spread into the bones, or the tumor may begin in the bone itself. Jaw bone cancer may involve ...

Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a condition where part of the jaw bone becomes exposed through the gums. This rare but potentially serious condition may happen after some oral surgery, like tooth removal, ...

Inflammation from TMJ disorders affecting the joints and muscles in your lower jaw may cause your face to swell. But, this is a rare symptom. The hinge-like temporomandibular joints (TMJs), located in ...

Edmund Khoo, DDS, is an orthodontist and clinical associate professor at the New York University College of Dentistry. TMD is a common cause of jaw pain, which can lead to clicking sounds and ...

In 2018, I treated a patient with jaw pain -- but something was more serious. Jonathan had a root canal procedure performed on his upper right molar about three months before I saw him. His general ...

Jaw pain may occur on one side due to temporomandibular disorders (TMD), sinusitis, bruxism, and more. Treatment will depend on the cause. In some cases, it may be possible to treat jaw pain on one ...