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When i open my mouth wide my right upper bone hurts. i am not sure if this is a possible cause of an impacted wisdom tooth.

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Mouth: It could be. Could also be a jaw issue like TMJ or muscle spasm. Check it out with your dentist

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your dentist: for evaluation, x-rays and treatment. It is a possibility of an impacted wisdom tooth, TMJ or other facial pain. Diagnosis is the key to successful treatment.

Answered 8/2/2014

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Jaw pain: Yes a tooth abscess. other possibilities are temporo-mandibular joint inflammation or dysfunction. If the pain is getting worse or you notice redness or swelling over the cheek or jaw, seek medical attention. You can get an online consultation with a Healthtap physician too

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Possible result: It can be a possible result of a wisdom teeth erupting towards your jaw. See a local dentist for a full evaluation.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Needs evaluation: We can't diagnose your issues over the internet, sight unseen and without appropriate x-rays. Could it be related to a wisdom tooth? yes, but it could also be from a number of other causes. In fact, you might have more than one issue at the same time. See a dentist to find out for sure. What's important is not what it might be from, but what it actually is from. Then get the proper treatment.

Answered 6/28/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

TMJ: Sounds like a TMJ (jaw joint) problem. Best bet is to see an oral surgeon who can assess your wisdom teeth and jaw joint.

Answered 7/1/2015

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Lots: Lots of possibilities. TMJ, muscle spasm, ligament damage, coronoid process impingement, ectopic wisdom tooth, and many more. Please see your Dentist for treatment or referral.

Answered 11/28/2017

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