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There a relationship between the jaw joint inflamation and the parotid gland?
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No, but: No but pain in one area can cause referred pain in the region. The parotid gland is right in front of the joint.
Answered 3/18/2015
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Rheumatoid arthritis: RA disease activity is associated with hyposalivation and TMJ dysfunction. The jaw joint inflammation and parotid gland dysfunction in RA-patients has been demonstrated in a few studies.
Answered 7/16/2015
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