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Why does one get tmj in the jaw? what happened?
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Unclear question: TMJ = Temporo-mandibular joint. It is not a disease, we all have two of these. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex. Get HPV vaccine.
Answered 1/14/2017
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DMJ vs TMD: Everyone has 2 TMJoiits. A few people have TMDysfunction. Causes include joint anatomy, trauma, ligament strain, parafunctional habits, malocclusion, muscular imbalance, skeletal imbalance, among many. See your Dentist.
Answered 1/17/2017
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I already have TMJ and i'm only 17. My jaw keeps getting locked and no one can do anything about it, help?
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I have tmj from eating on one side of my jaw. I chew on my left side, causing it to lock. How can I fix it?
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I periodically get a very sharp pain up the side of my face usually brought on when I am eating (its not my jaw) what could this be? Tmj?
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