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[|Human|] The right side of my jaw hurts.  I can open my mouth and close it without too much pain but on the right side when I try to close it Im not able to have the back of my teeth touch.  Left side is fine.  What could cause this and its been like this for about a week?
[|AI|]  Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complaint pain in jaw along with difficulty in occluding the teeth can be due related to jaw joint also known as Temporomandibular joint. There can be dislocation of the mandible leading to disturbed occlusion [relation between upper and lower teeth] leading to difficulty in touching the teeth. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated, and a thorough clinical evaluation can be diagnostic and treatment can be planned accordingly. The physician can advise you causal splints, mouth guards and also muscle relaxants, painkillers and physiotherapy for improvement. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor.