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For persistent pain in one jaw joint, worsened by eating and yawning, accompanied by popping sounds, should i go to a doctor or a physiotherapist?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Neither: You need to see a Dentist, preferably one with expertise in treating Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction.

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/27/2019

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A member asked:

For persistent pain in one jaw joint, worsened by eating and yawning, accompanied by popping sounds, should i go to a doctor or a physiotherapist?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

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