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 techniques.