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My jaw is really stiff and hurts a lot. what could be wrong?
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See your doctor: If your symptoms are that severe, you need to have your doctor examine you in person immedisately.
Answered 12/9/2013
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? Joint?: If you cannot open wide enough to place three vertical fingers between your upper and lower teeth it may mean that your joint is displaced or dislocated, and/or the muscles may be sore. See if wes shankland is still in practice in columbus, or he will know who may help you.
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