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My jaw suddenly really hurts; it hurts to eat, chew, and open my mouth. what could this mean?
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TMD?: This may way well me tmd (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) commonly referred to as tmj. See a dentist who can evaluate you and suggest some conservative treatment options.
Answered 12/10/2013
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