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Jaw tightness, but not diagnosed as tmj at doctor's office. what can i do?
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Second opinion: What was the diagnosis then? Was this a dentist, tmj/tmd specialist, md or do? I would get a second opinion just in case.
Answered 3/18/2014
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Limited opening?: I assume by "jaw tightness" you mean restricted oral opening. Can be a number of things. See an oral surgeon who may take special xrays to help diagnosis. Treatment would depend on causation.
Answered 3/18/2014
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See OFP specialist: The Orofacial Pain specialists provide diagnosis and treatment of pain in the head, face and TMJ. They are the experts in TMJ and chronic pain field. If left untreated, TMJ disorders can lead to serious health issues.
Answered 7/25/2015
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