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I yawned this morning while laying on my side and now my right lower jaw hurts. cant bite down cant really open my mouth. do i need a doctor or a dentist?
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You may have trismus of the masseter muscle. A dentist or oral surgeon are the go to professionals.
Answered 7/31/2023
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Sounds like you may have displaced the disk in your right jaw joint. Has to be put back into place. See either Dentist or Physician ASAP.
Answered 8/7/2023
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