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Ever have misaligned jaw?

calmshell

I've had TMJ for many years, never experienced popping sounds in jaw. It's been popping for almost three weeks now, (no pain just sound)b...

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The initial evaluation by the health care professional will begin with a medical history. Whether the evaluation is occurring immediately...

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Please describe your experience with bursitis.

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Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. A bursa (the plural form is bursae) is a tiny fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface t...

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TMD and Crossbites

dana007

I have had a crossbite since as far as I remember. I started treatment with braces when I was 13, and had them removed when I was 16. I w...

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temporal tendonitis vs. parotid blockage

wendysue2415

Hi, I have been experiencing pain along my facial nerve( over right ear, temple, jaw, teeth) for about four wks. now. Dentist exam is ...

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TMJ solutions for joint effusion

rheamoss

After 3 years of constant 24 hour pain in my facial muscles and jaw have finally been diagnosed with TMJ issues. I had an MRI which sh...

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