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Feeling pain in the right jaw,specially when eating hard food like apple, candy etc.i am 20 years old! even feel pain while yawning (sometimes).
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TMJ: Stop eating hard candies and fruits. Don't chew gum. It sounds like you may have developed TMJ disorder which is an inflammation if your jaw joint. Take ibuprofen. Apply warm compress to the joint. If no relief, see your dentist.
Answered 7/28/2014
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