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A member asked:
Whenever i chew gummi candy, eat starburst, or eat apples, my jaw will lock and it becomes very painful. why?
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Muscle spasm, joint: You probably have something wrong with your temporomandibular joint like a dislocated disk or a problem with your muscles that attach to your jaw. You need to see a dentist familiar with joint/jaw problems or an oral & maxillofacial surgeon. In the mean time stop chewing things that make your jaw hurt especially like chewy and hard foods.
Answered 12/2/2014
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