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My right ear is painful and hurts more when i chew. should i be worried?

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TMJ inflammation: The jaw joint or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can become inflamed and painful for many reasons. One is due to grinding your teeth, at night or during the day. If you are experiencing fever and if your TMJ is swollen or red, please see a physician as this may be a sign of a worsening infection.

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Answered 2/16/2021

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