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When i open my mouth to yarn or eat the jaw pains at the corner near ear lobes. i have tried painkiller and antibiotics like amoxicillin but the pain still remains. i brush twice and my teeth is healthy. i used to smoke but i have quit smoking .

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TMJ sidorder: consult with a dentist asap. Try warm compresses and limit wide opening or wide yawning.

Answered 5/10/2020

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