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Hi my jaw locks when i eat and stays locked for hours. when i try to open my mouth i get a sharp pain. should i see a maxilla facial specialist ?

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

TMJ Dysfunction...: Sounds like one has TMJ (Temporo-mandibular Joints) Dysfunction. A good Dentist can help but if one can access a Maxilla Facial Specialist, that will indeed be good.

Answered 4/28/2020

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Jaw dysfunction: Please start with an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, or see a Dentist with credentials in pro-facial painn management. Your General Dentist may be able to direct you to someone in your area.

Answered 5/4/2020

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