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Jaw hurting
One side of my jaw keeps locking and it is difficult to eat food from that side, what shall I do
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Locking of jaw recurrent is a problem with ur TMJ. I need to visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon nad get an x ray done of ur TMJ to assess the reason of lock of jaw. If u r in Bangalore u can consult me.
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If your jaw keeps hurting and getting locked, there is a possibility that you have been grinding your teeth at night that is associated excessive usage of musculature. Also you seem to have a problem with your tmd joint.
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Look for signs such as jaw or headache when u get up from sleep and tooth attrition
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