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Can you have cramps or spasms in your side jaw muscles? i was yawning and felt a sharp cramp for second while mouth open, no pain oranything following
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Muscle cramp: Any muscle can be susceptible to a "cramp", if recurrent a physical exam and some blood tests might be indicated
Answered 9/16/2016
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Muscle: cramps can happen anywhere we have muscles, including your jaw. Your doc or dentist can help if it continues. Peace and good health.
Answered 9/15/2016
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Don't worry: Sounds like a harmless muscle cramp. Unless it starts happening all the time, don't worry about it.
Answered 9/16/2016
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