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A member asked:
What's wrong with my jaw? it has been feeling really tight lately.
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A few possibilities.: The tightness is due to muscle spasm. It can be caused by clenching or grinding habits or by an incoordination between the jaw, the joints, the muscles and the way the teeth meet. The most important message i can give you is that you need to see a dentist for proper diagnosis and treatment before it gets worse!
Answered 1/30/2013
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