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4 one week now i have pain/tightness in left side of jaw at/around point of opening/closing. hard to open mouth. most pain in morning/evening ?
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You may have a: partial dislocation of your TMJ joint or significant arthritis in said joint.First thing,see your dentist.
Answered 1/28/2015
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