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A member asked:
Is it possible to damage the jaw accidentally by smacking the sides of mouth or ends of teeth with toothbrush too hard while brushing?
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Not usually: Your jaw is quite hard.. it would take a substantial amount of trauma to damage it. Try not brushing so hard... gently but thoroughly.
Answered 1/28/2016
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Not likely: Sometimes a minor injury to the jaw can result in TMJ disorder, or a bite problem, but not by brushing or flossing your teeth. See your dentist for TMJ eval.
Answered 1/28/2016
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