1 If your blood pressure is borderline high -- systolic blood pressure between 120 and 139 or diastolic blood pressure of 80 to 89 -- check it at least every year or more often as your doctor suggests. 2  Depending on whether or not you have other medical issues, this number might be considered too high.
An ear infection certainly can cause pain in your jaw. In addition, the reverse is true. A toothache can cause pain in your jaw and ear. This includes a cavity, tooth infection, or new teeth coming in (such as your wisdom teeth). You should have your doctor check you out for an ear infection.
Types of Jaw Pain. Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ). One of the more common causes of jaw pain, TMJ usually occurs as the result of a problem with the bones, ligaments, and/or other tissues that make up the temporomandibular joint, which connects your lower jaw bone to your skull. TMJ may cause jaw pain that feels like a toothache, headache, or earache. Teeth Grinding (Bruxism). Teeth grinding can cause jaw pain, and, since many people grind their teeth while they are asleep, you may not be aware that you're doing it. Some research suggests that up to 8% of adults grind their teeth during sleep.