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My left masseter muscle hurts constantly why? it's only the left side anything i can do to relax it
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Several Reasons : Could be from clenching or grinding your teeth at night or the way you chew. See a TMJ specialist for a diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 9/22/2016
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