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For several months i have times at meals where i cannot open my mouth enough to properly eat. just on right side. no real pain. possible dx?

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Possible TMJ: Possible Temporomandiblar Joint Disorder usually causes pain on chewing hard foods or clenching teeth, but can also resent with periodic difficulty opening mouth on affected side. See ur dentist to assess if your symptoms assist.

Answered 2/13/2015

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A member asked:

For several months i have times at meals where i cannot open my mouth enough to properly eat. just on right side. no real pain. possible dx?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

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