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I can't open my mouth wide to floss my teeth or bite an apple due to the jaw limitation and pain. ?
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Exam & Info Needed: Your issues cannot be properly diagnosed or treated over the internet, so you must make an appointment with a local dentist to be examined. You may be suffering from TMJ disorder and/or muscle trismus. No need to suffer, call for an appointment.
Answered 4/17/2019
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