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I am a 40 year old adult with upper and lower palate extenders. should i be concerned about recent nocturnal spasms in the jaw ?

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Dr. Dinh Bui answered

Temporary effect: Lateral expansion lead to tipping of the posterior teeth buccally and when holding over times with a transplantable arch will produce some translational movement. As a result, occlusal interference may be introduced temporarily which may lead to jaw muscle spasm.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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