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My jaw clicks all the time and it hurts. i take painkillers and it doesn't help so what should i do ?
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TMJ/TMD: Temporomandibular disorder (tmd). It could involve muscle problem, joint problem or both. Therapy: 1. Patient education and self-care 2. Physical medicine 3. Injection techniques muscle/joint 4. Pharmacotherapy 5. Behavioral modification early diagnosis and definitive management are the keys to avoid serious future complications. My recommendation: see orofacial pain practitioner.
Answered 12/7/2013
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