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Pain in jaw joint, one side, slight cracking and hurts/hard to fully bite down, started 3 days ago one morning when i woke up
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Dental visit: Advise dental visit asap with xrays as this could be something serious
Answered 12/31/2015
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Classic TMJ Disorder: It sounds like a classic case of TMJ disorder. You can discuss possible causes and treatments of your problem with your dentist or a TMJ specialist.
Answered 12/28/2015
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