Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome (cont.)
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- TMJ Syndrome Overview
- TMJ Syndrome Causes
- TMJ Syndrome Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- TMJ Syndrome Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
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Prevention
- If you tend to have occasional bouts with jaw pain,
avoid chewing gum or biting on objects, such as pens or fingernails. Avoid
eating hard or chewy food. When you yawn, support your lower jaw with your
hand.
- See your dentist if you grind your teeth at night or find yourself clenching your jaw. The dentist can make a splint for you.
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TMJ, or temporal mandibular joint, is the synovial joint that connects the jaw to the skull.
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