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Jaw clamping down while I’m talking

2018-06-23 01:15:52
My jaw just involuntary clamps down . I can’t stop it . I can be talking and my jaw clamps down sometimes bitting my tongue . What can cause this ?
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Your problem may be related to the joints which control the movements of the lower jaw or muscle which acts on it. The expert Oral Medicine specialist is a person who diagnose and treat medically before opting for any surgical intervention. We are such specialist and you may take a detailed opinion on Practo Consult. Tc

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You might be having a problem “locking jaw”. These are TMJ disorders involving the jaw joint. Please consult an oral surgeon and they will guide you further

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