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