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After having 2 teeth shaved down a bit, because of grinding my teeth, my jaw has been hurting a lot. Why is this?

June 22, 2017
Asked By:michellry in Indiana, IN

One tooth is crowned and they shaved part of the crown down. It has been about 2 weeks and that tooth is feeling much better but my jaw seems to be getting worse, especially after eating. It aches.

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