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Aches when opening jaw, only on right side. what can i do about it. feel most teeth don't contact as well as back molars do?
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Consult your Dentist: Consult your dentist and have your tm joints and your occlusion checked for any discrepancy.
Answered 6/19/2013
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See a dentist: It sounds like some muscle functions are not proper. It seems these muscles are causing yopur jaw to move in strange ways. You have to see someone who can figure which muscles and what nerves are involved.
Answered 6/26/2013
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