7 days ago, deep teeth clean lower left quadrant. pain & tension in left jaw joint progressed to inability to open jaw more than 1". snap & popping.

TMjoint issue: This is related to a problem with the TMJoint. Bring this to the attention of the dentist who treated you. Have it also evaluated by a dentist who has extensive training and experience treating patients with TMD\TMJ problems. Hot moist heat, soft diet, NSAIDS if you can take them meanwhile.

TMJ-TMD : TMJ disorder is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. The common symptom are: headache, jaw pain, neck pain, eye pain, earache. Proper diagnosis is the key for the successful treatment. This disorder will not resolve on its own with home care. Rec.: orofacial pain specialist for evaluation and treatment.