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Please help i have jaw popping with slight pain when i open my mouth under my ear?

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TMD: I sounds like you may have a temporomandibular joint disorder (tmd). Common symptoms include facial pain, limitation of jaw opening, and a cracking or popping sound with jaw movement. Some behavioral triggers may include bruxism, certain sleep positions, and frequent gum chewing. If pharmacologic therapy is indicated, a 10-14 day course of an nsaid, such as naproxen, is usually the first choice.

Answered 12/7/2013

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