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Youngwoman is experiencing mild jaw pain and sometimes clicking. jaw feels a bit out of place, tighter on one side, but can still eat. how to fix it?
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TMJ problems?: It sounds like possibly a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) issue. The TMJ is the jaw hinge, just in front of the ear. Problems like you describe can be caused by grinding the teeth, usually at night when the person is unaware. You can read more about it here: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/temporomandibular-disorders-tmd#1
Answered 1/11/2017
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