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What could cause a stiff jaw with difficulty moving the mouth and forming words properly, resulting in a clutter?
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TMJ disorders: Jaw stiffness, difficulty moving the jaw as well as trouble with speech can be different symptoms of temporomandibular disorders. Consult an orofacial pain specialist (you can find one on http://aaop.Org/content.Aspx?Page_id=2720&club_id=508439.
Answered 9/28/2016
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