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Woke up w some intense jaw pain right side that radiates into right side of head. ?
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See orofacial pain: The most common musculoskeletal disorder causing orofacial pain is a temporomandibular disorder, especially in the morning. Jaw pain, ear pain, ear fullness, headache, neck pains are common symptoms. See orofacial pain practitioner for diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 4/29/2017
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TMJ/TMD: It's quite possible you were clenching or grinding your teeth while asleep. That could cause the symptoms you describe. It's also possible it was something else. See your own dentist for an evaluation.
Answered 4/29/2017
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