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What to do if for the past few days my jaw keeps locking when i chew?
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Jaw: At some point you will likely need to go to an oral surgeon for an evaluation. Until then, softer diet, try to avoid eating foods that cause you force your mouth wide open- sub/hero etc. NSAID/tylenol for pain if not allergic...
Answered 2/9/2016
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See OFP doctor: Orofacial Pain provides diagnosis and management of pain in the face, TMJ disorders, locking jaw as well as, associated headaches and neck pain. They are the experts in this field. Good luck.
Answered 3/4/2015
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