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Tooth Pain

Buccinator Muscle: Cheek, Mouth Teeth Pain

    The buccinator muscle is located in the cheek. It can contribute to pain in the cheek, upper teeth and mouth. The pain in the upper teeth often feels like an abscessed tooth. It can also cause pain while chewing and difficulty swallowing.

    Masseter Muscle: Jaw, Eye, Ear, Pain, Sensitive Teeth

      The masseter muscle is one of the muscles that you use to chew your food. Dysfunction in this muscle can contribute to pain around the eye, in the jaw, in the cheek area and the ear. It can be associated with ringing in the ear (tinnitus) and TMJ.