Have you recently noticed that your jaw has been hurting on just one side of your mouth? Uncovering the culprit behind any kind of mouth pain can be difficult, especially when you’re actively dealing with discomfort.

Your emergency dentist can help you in diagnosing the issue, but it can be helpful to try and develop a working theory for what the problem might be before you see them. To help you do that, here are some of the most common conditions that can cause jaw pain on one side of your mouth.