A healthy person should be able to move his or her jaw and tongue without experiencing pain or discomfort. Mouth cancer is one possible reason an individual might experience difficulty or stiffness with these movements. Swollen lymph nodes can also contribute to mouth and jaw pain and can indicate an infection or more serious illness.

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