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A member asked:

I have jaw pain after yawning big and put jaw down fast when it felt weird is it serious if it stuck?

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Dr. Scott Harwood answered

Possible TMJ: Sounds like a TMJ problem. You should have it checked out to prevent it from getting worse.

Answered 7/31/2018

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