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Why does my jaw always hurt?

when i eat my jaw hurts where it hooks on, on the bottom, on top and my teeth hurt

could it be because of my open bite and my tongue it always on the roof of my mouth.
I would definitely have your dentist check it out. I agree that it sounds like TMJ (tempromandibular joint disorder). If it is TMJ and you don't take care of it, you can end up with a muscle spasm in your jaw. Muscle spams are incredibly painful - I speak from experience.

It can also damage your teeth from grinding/clenching.
It sounds like you might have TMJ. I can't remember what that stands for but it is a common diagnosis for jaw pain related to the joint and the allignment of your jaw and/or teeth. You should go to your dentist to have it checked out.
The problem could also be as simple as a grinding habit. If this is the case, all you need is a mouth guard or treatment to break the habit.
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