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Temple buldges out while opening jaw.

2025-06-13 22:08:15
Hello, recently I have noticed that when I open my mouth my temple seems to buldge out but there is no pain or discomfort it just doesn't look normal.
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You can consult with Oral medicine & Prostho specialist. Regards Dental Galaxy Pune

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Hi, On mouth opening, if slight bulging observed near the temples and No associated pain or discomfort. Likely due to normal muscle movement or mild temporalis hypertrophy. Advised observation. TMJ evaluation and opg may be considered if symptoms like pain, restricted mouth opening, or joint sounds develop in future.

Answered2025-07-05 07:24:23

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That is usually a normal sign as the muscles in our temples get activated when we open and close the mouth

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Hello If you have no issues than nothing to worry, but it’s better I should get a consultation with the doctor

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Hi, Visit a dentist ad get a clinical examination done.

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