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A member asked:

Every time i open my mouth specially for yawing my jaw gets stuck.....then i have to push hard to close my mouth......is there any cure for this?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

TMJ: Sounds like you need to be evaluated by a dentist who specializes in TMJ problems.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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TMJ: See oral surgeon and orthodontist for an evaluation. Braces and possibly surgery may be needed to correct the jaw misalignment.

Answered 3/23/2014

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