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A member asked:
When i yawn, my jaw hurts why?
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
TMJ?: Could be a symptom of tmj. May want to see an oral surgeon if it keeps up.
Answered 9/1/2017
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Tight jaw muscles: Very likely your jaw joint and/ or jaw muscles a tight/ tired/ fatigued from grinding or clenching your teeth when sleeping. I have found this to be true in my patients. Get evaluated and treated by a dentist.
Answered 10/15/2018
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TMJ: Your muscles may be in spasm from grinding or clenching your teeth. Or the cartilage that should be located between your upper jaw ( temporal bone) and the condyle of the lower jaw is out of position, blocking normal motion, causing the condyle to push on the nerves at the back of the tm joint.
Answered 1/29/2018
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TMJ: Likely a problem with your TMJ (jaw joint). See a TMJ specialist. Any dentist can be a TMJ expert with the proper training and experience. Most commonly, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and orofacial pain specialists. Ask your MD, your dentist and your dental society for referrals.
Answered 6/21/2017
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