Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Jaw Pain?
Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on August 21, 2023
Question 1/15
Chewing gum can help relieve jaw pain.
- True
- False
Question 2/15
Jaw pain often comes from:
- The temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
- Jaw muscles
- Facial nerves
- All of the above
Question 3/15
A sign of TMD may be:
- Jaw pain
- Painful clicking or popping
- Jaw locking
- All of the above
Question 4/15
What is the main cause of TMD?
- Jaw or joint injury
- Arthritis
- Stress
- There isn't one
Question 5/15
Who is more likely to get TMD?
- Men
- Women
Question 6/15
Most people need surgery to treat TMD.
- True
- False
Question 7/15
You should never try to ease the symptoms of TMD by yourself.
- True
- False
Question 8/15
What may make TMJ pain worse?
- Poor posture
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Acne
- Bunions
Question 9/15
Which conditions may mimic TMD?
- Arthritis
- Sinus problems
- Both
- Neither
Question 10/15
Who should you see for jaw pain and TMD?
- Primary care doctor
- Dentist
- Either one
- Neither one
Question 11/15
Jaw pain may be a warning sign for a heart attack.
- True
- False
Question 12/15
Grinding and clenching your teeth may cause:
- TMD and jaw pain
- Tooth problems
- Headaches and earaches
- All of the above
Question 13/15
Wearing a mouthpiece round-the-clock may help with pain from TMD.
- True
- False
Question 14/15
Severe jaw pain may be caused by medication for which medical problem?
- Eczema
- Osteoporosis
- Cold sores
- Heartburn
Question 15/15
Once you have TMD, you will always be in some pain.
- True
- False