Bone Pain: Causes of Ankle and Jaw Bone Discomfort

Bone pain in the jaw or outer ankle can indicate underlying skeletal or dental issues. Identifying the specific causes of localized bone discomfort is vital for choosing the right diagnostic path.

Causes of Jaw Bone Pain

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Martin Hughes

Many conditions can cause jaw bone pain. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, some types of jaw bone pain can be caused by conditions outside the jaw bone, such as a heart attack.