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My daughter went to dr today b/c she isn't able to open mouth all the way! dr had a technical name for it but i can't remember it. help with name?
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TMJ: Your daughter may have a tempero mandibular junction disorder where the tj joint is affected. A tonsillar abscess or epiglottis may also cause an inability to fully open one's mouth.
Answered 1/1/2015
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