A member asked:

Jaw hinge pain, when i open and close mouth and chew. hurts bad and feels hot sometimes, theres also some clicking . do see a dentist? or pcp?

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Jaw pain: see a dentist trained in treating TMJ. This may be your general dentist, prosthodontist, or oral surgeon ASAP. In the meantime have a soft diet, no gum chewing, OTC pain medications and ice packs can help your pain in the short term.

Answered 7/28/2015

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