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What Causes Pressure On Right Side While Opening Jaw Wide?

Hello, For the past week whenever I open my jaw wide, there is some pressure on the right side. On a pain scale it is roughly a 1-2, it is more of an uncomfort feeling. If I move my jaw side to side it may pop on the left side. It does not hurt when I eat or cold/hot foods. I have not had any cavities in over 3 years, and have aligned teeth. Wisdom teeth are taken out also. I haven t been hit in the jaw or anything like that. Could anyone please give me some insight what is wrong? Thank you.
Fri, 28 Feb 2020
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Hello,

You may have a strained TEMPAROMANDIBULAR Joint. This is a joint present over the end of your jaw bone. Just wait for a few days more and see how it goes, if it’s a strain it usually reduces within a week. If not, I would suggest you to visit a dentist and let him have a look.

Wish you a speedy recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Santosh S. Jeevannavar, Orthopedic Surgeon
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What Causes Pressure On Right Side While Opening Jaw Wide?

Hello, You may have a strained TEMPAROMANDIBULAR Joint. This is a joint present over the end of your jaw bone. Just wait for a few days more and see how it goes, if it’s a strain it usually reduces within a week. If not, I would suggest you to visit a dentist and let him have a look. Wish you a speedy recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Santosh S. Jeevannavar, Orthopedic Surgeon