10 Causes of Jaw Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #2: Osteoarthritis
Degenerative joint disease is a term that can be used to describe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or arthrosis. The temporomandibular joint is considered to be one of the most used joints in the body. With time, wear and tear occur causing degeneration and ultimately, osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis occurs when there is breakdown of the underlying bone and joint cartilage. Patients often complain about pain on opening, limited movement, a history of clicking, and deviation to the affected side when opening the mouth.
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