Pain in the ear and jaw can range from a mild ache to intense pain.
Improving the alignment of your teeth eases the tension in the joint, reducing the prevalence of attacks or stopping them altogether.
Compared to open surgery, recovery from this type is quicker and easier.
Other triggers of TMD can include , arthritis, jaw injury, and habitual gum chewing.
These parafunctional activities may place stress on your TMJ and slow the healing process.
The tension can cause pain in the jaw, in the ears, and on the front or side of the face.