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Tmj correct? smile is crooked, going left. when i sleep on my right (mouth closed), no drool. when i do the same on my left, i get drool.

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See a doctor: With a crooked smile, it might be something neurologic like what happens after a stroke or bell's palsy. See a doctor soon.

Answered 3/20/2015

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See a TMJ/TMD Dr.: The mandible if it moves to the left when opening is either undergoing deflection (moves to your left and stays there, ) or deviation (moves to left then back to center or moves back and forth and not smooth.) this may or not be tmj/tmd. Consider seeing a specialist.

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

TMJ?: Doesnt sound like a TMJ problem. See a good oral surgeon for advice.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

TMJ syndrome: Temporo-mandibular syndrome is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. TMJ syndrome may cause ear pain, ringing in the ears, jaw pain and teeth pain. Proper diagnosis is the key to successful treatment. See Orofacial Pain expert for a consultation and treatment options.

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