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There's a stiffness from my left ear to my jaw it started while chewing. when i open my mouth it pains and it pains in my ear sometimes, what is this?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Stiffness: You may have a dysfunctional jaw joint. You need to see a Dentist with knowledge of TMJ problems.

Answered 1/13/2019

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A member asked:

There's a stiffness from my left ear to my jaw it started while chewing. when i open my mouth it pains and it pains in my ear sometimes, what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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