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Hi, i have been experiencing pain in my jaw on the left side of my face, and about 1 hour ago i grinded my teeth and lead the pain to become worse, do?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Jaw pain: May be dysfunctional jaw joint or muscle function distress. Bruxism, tooth grinding may be cause of, or result of, skeletal and/or muscular dysfunction. See your Dentist for TMJ evaluation.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Hi, i have been experiencing pain in my jaw on the left side of my face, and about 1 hour ago i grinded my teeth and lead the pain to become worse, do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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