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[|Human|] For about a week or I cant open my mouth very wide without it hurting. Troublesome to eat. Simuntaneously, when I open my mouth,about half an inch or so in front of my ear, it bulges out, like bone or something. This doesnt occur in my right jaw. Im 68.
[|AI|]  Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.... As her your complaint it seems that you have a DISLOCATED JAW JOINT [TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISLOCATION] leading to painful movement and bulging of the articulating portion of mandibular bone in front of the ear, and it can occur due to trauma, opening the mouth too wide for multiple reasons. You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and get an ORTHOPANTOMOGRAM [OPG] done so that the exact status of the jaw joint can be evaluated and treatment can be planned. You can be referred to an ORAL SURGEON who can manually re-locate your jaw into the anatomical position but in case if it is not successful you may need a surgery for re-locating your jaw. Hope this information helps. If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five-Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. .