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Pain in jaw tmj one side, hurts and is hard to fully bite down. triggered by grinding teeth and eating hard things. better with rest. should i see dr?
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Classic TMJ symptoms: See your dentist or orofacial pain specialist for TMJ evaluation and management.
Answered 1/24/2016
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