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I can only open my mouth half way open or it hurts bad pain under ear
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Very : Very little information to go on. Could be a number of different things, including trismus, your wisdom teeth, TMJ pain, or an infection. Please make an appointment with your dentist to be evaluated and treated.
Answered 10/3/2016
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You : You should see your dentist or an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to evaluate whether you are having a problem with your jaw jopint (tmj), muscles that control your lower jaw or some disease process that is inferring with the function of your jaw.
Answered 10/3/2016
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