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9 TMJ Treatment Options to Release Jaw Tightness
TMJ treatment usually involves multiple approaches to release jaw and muscle tension. Learn how self-care, medication, and ...
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Lockjaw: Why It Happens and How to Stop It
In addition, it can involve muscle spasms, including lockjaw. Cancer and some cancer treatments (e.g., surgery, radiation) can cause injuries to parts of the jaw that control movement. There are a ...
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How to Tell If You're Clenching Your Jaw—And How to Stop
If your clenching is particularly severe, you might be prescribed a muscle relaxant that reduces muscle spasms in your face and jaw. “Just as you would expect, it relaxes the muscles of the jaw ...
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TMJ pain
The strong muscles which provide bite force can go into spasm causing severe pain on one or both sides of the jaw. This spasm can be treated with acupressure, heat or massage and can be easily ...