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I had a dislocating meniscus in my jaw. did a splint to correct. now have masseter spasm, can't open mouth more than 1.5 finger widths. what can i do?
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See details: See an oral or maxillofacial surgeon and consider having an MRI of the tmjs.
Answered 6/10/2014
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