What is jaw arthritis?
Most people are not aware of arthritis in the jaw area, although this diagnosis does exist and is caused by the following diseases: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis.
Jaw arthritis can be mild or severe and the condition worsens over time. In some clinical cases, it is associated with symptoms characteristic of temporomandibular joint disorders.
The most common signs of jaw arthritis are:
- Pain when moving the jaw;
- Inflammation in the jaw joint;
- Limited mobility in the jaw area;
- Stiffness in the jaw, especially in the morning;
- Crepitus when moving the jaw (a kind of noise that is perceived as a clicking, grinding, crunching, or grinding sound);
- The patient has difficulty chewing;
- Facial pain;
- Headache;
- Toothache.
In addition to arthritis, the following circumstances can cause jaw pain:
- Frequent repetitive movements (for example, chewing gum, grinding teeth, biting nails, etc.);
- Any type of trauma;
- Side effects of medication;
- Emotional factors.
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/health/can-you-get-arthritis-in-your-jaw
