Ron Howard was born in Duncan, Oklahoma. His parents were both actors. Ron first appeared on stage at 18 months and made his screen debut at age four. He had a memorable role in the film The Music Man, and became familiar to millions of Americans as Opie on The Andy Griffith Show.
Common signs and symptoms associated with TMJ disorders include jaw pain or tenderness, aching pain in and around the ear, chewing problems, facial pain, TMJ locking, difficulty with mouth opening or closing, headache and an uneven bite.
A swelling in front of an ear is most likely caused by an enlarged parotid gland, which is the largest salivary gland. Parotid gland swelling may have several causes, including parotid gland stones (which block the tube leading saliva from the gland to the mouth), infection, diabetes, and tumors. Only 20-25% of tumors are cancerous, the rest are benign.