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What can be done for weak jaw muscles?
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Physical therapy: There are several different types of physical therapy that can be done to increase the strength of your jaw muscles. Consult your dentist.
Answered 3/29/2015
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Not much: If weakness is related to a neurologic reduction in masticatory (eating) function, then yes, it may be useful. What is true is that musculo-skeletal types are genetic: a brachycephalic person has a more rounded, short face and very strong jaw muscles. A dolichocephalic person has a more vertical and long face and has rather weak jaw musculature. Mesocephalic is in the middle.
Answered 1/21/2017
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Cause?: Weak jaw muscles are uncommon. There are neurological disorder which cause weak jaw muscles (myasthenia gravis). If you have a neurological disorder, have it treated. Jaw may improve. If you haven't seen a doc, see your MD. I have made the diagnosis of MG with jaw weakness as the initial symptom. Good luck.
Answered 3/29/2015
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