COMMON DISEASES OF JAW

Common Diseases That Affect the Jaw?

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  • Bruxism.
  • Temporomandibular Joint.
  • Orofacial Pain.
  • Salicylic Acid.
  • Fibromyalgia.
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorder.
  • Myofascial Pain

Symptoms of Jaw Disease

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  • Pain of the temporomandibular joints.
  • Pain or tenderness of your jaw.
  • Aching in and around your ear.
  • Difficulty chewing.
  • Facial pain.
  • Clunking or clicking sounds when opening or closing the mouth, The jaw locking open and will not close without assistance.

Can the jaw be realigned without surgery?

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There are non-surgical options to fix a misaligned jaw. because of an improper bite. Mild cases may be treated by metal braces or clear aligners to move teeth into the correct position and correct the bite. A dentist may change the size of teeth to improve a bite. 

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