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What can cause the jaw joint in the inside of your mouth from where your mouth opens and closes to hurt?
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TMJoint issue: There are many causes of jaw joint pain. It could range from excessive gum chewing or biting on something really hard to chronic issues from bruxism, jaw misalignment or occlusal (bite) dis-harmonies. See your dentist for an evaluation.
Answered 3/18/2014
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TMJ : A healthy jaw joint should not hurt upon opening and closing. You should definitely have your joints checked to find out the source of this problem.
Answered 1/14/2016
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TMJ syndrome: Temporo-mandibular syndrome is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. Benign click is not considered a pathology. Proper diagnosis is the key to successful treatment. See Orofacial Pain practitioner for a consultation and treatment options if needed. They are the expert in this field.
Answered 2/26/2015
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My right jaw joint is swollen & very painful to open mouth even an inch. Top of tongue is also very sore. Don't have dental coverage-can I see a PCP?
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