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I feel a small bump next to & in front of my left ear lobe.when i poke it,it kinda hurts.could it have to do with my jaw. orthodontist did mess up jaw?

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Disc: Sounds like you may have a disc out of position. No, Orthodontic Rx doesn't cause this to happen. Problem may be due to your original malocclusion. Ask your General Dentist and your Orthodontic Specialist to review your joints for dysfunction.

Answered 11/4/2015

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