Pain can occur in any number of places in your mouth: teeth, gums, roots, the
palate, tongue and jaw.
Cavities are a common culprit causing pain. Untreated cavities can impact nerves
because of infections of the tooth and gums. Impacted and abscessed teeth and
sore jaws from teeth grinding are other common causes of pain.
Improper bite relationships and jaw disorders can also cause pain. Other sources
of pain include sleep disorders, and headaches and neck aches.
Special splints can sometimes be applied to stabilize a bite. Bites can also be
corrected with special orthodontic procedures, appliances and restoration
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