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A 33-year-old female asked:

Jaw hurt this am. think i slept w/ hand against face. eye and lips twitching, felt like they were asleep. resolved in 10 min. no return. causes?

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Dr. Paul Grin
Pain Management 38 years experience
TMJ syndrome: Temporo-mandibular syndrome is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. Headache, popping/clicking noise in the jaw joint and jaw pain are the common symptoms. Proper diagnosis is the key to successful treatment. See Orofacial Pain practitioner for a consultation and treatment options.
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Last updated Feb 24, 2015

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