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I woke up one morning and my jaw started locking up. ever since this has been going on for several months and my jaw keeps popping...what is going on?
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Bruxism?: You might be grinding your teeth at night. Have your dentist take a look. You may benefit from a night guard.
Answered 3/25/2015
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TMJ: Jaw joint (tmj) problem. See a TMJ expert. Any dentist can be a TMJ expert with the proper training and experience. Most commonly, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and orofacial pain specialists. Ask your MD, your dentist and your dental society for referrals.
Answered 3/25/2015
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