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A jaw that suddenly gets stuck, shifts out of place, or becomes too painful to close can be a frightening experience. Many people immediately wonder whether they have dislocated their jaw and if surgery will be the only way to fix it. Others experience repeated jaw locking, difficulty chewing, or pain near the ear and begin searching online for answers. Although jaw dislocation and jaw locking can feel similar, they are not always the same condition. Some people have a true d
