I have had jaw pain (right side) for a few days. it hurts when i try close my jaw completely and when opening - especially sore trying to eat. i've had it before but it's gone away pretty quickly, however, this time it hasn't.

Get seen ASAP: This may be a tooth infection, which needs prompt treatment. Call your dentist or PCP or a walk in clinic and get seen today. Or try to see a doc virtually through Discovery.

Jaw pain: Two main culprits are: 1)Joint dyscrasia, caused by displaced catelagenos disc I the jaw, and 2) Infection, as in abscessed tooth or advanced gum disease. See your Dentist to begin the diagnostic process. Specialist referral may be in order.