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Hello,why when i open mouth too wide it hurts right side,around the muscle?how to relax muscle so can i open wide again?
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Dentist: You may have a problem with your bite putting strain on the joint or muscles around the joint. A dentist would be best to evaluate and treat you.
Answered 5/17/2014
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