Your jaw works smoothly and effectively when the associated muscles and joints perform correctly. However, this depends significantly upon the alignment of your bite, your overall level of stress, and many other factors. So, when an ongoing imbalance occurs in any area of the jaw biomechanics, pain and discomfort can result. That's why it's important to ask Dr. Knox to evaluate your whole temporomandibular complex if you're having symptoms such as an aching, clicking, popping jaw, migraines, or unexplained muscular tenderness during speaking or chewing. You'll be happy to learn that in many cases, we can eliminate the problem.