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Can clenching cause jaw surgery relapse?

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Dr. Cody Mead answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Need more info: You would need to let us know what type of surgery you had.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 3/31/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Jaw surgery?: What type of jaw surgery? If TMJ, yes. orthognathic? Possible You need a thorough discussion with your oral surgeon to address this issue.

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/31/2015

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