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Sore throat and jaw wont open?

Behind my last molar it is sore. My teeth do not hurt. Whatever it is has my throat hurting when I swallow ans feels like junk in my throat. My jaw hurts to open it and it wont ope all the way. I have a headache too. What is going on?
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I would recommend getting assessed for TMJ.  
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136956 tn?1688675680
Do you still have your wisdom teeth?

Have you ever had any jaw problems before, pain, clicking, clenching, grinding etc?

When was your last tetanus shot?
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