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I am having issues with really bad tmj like pain that causes a horrible headache and makes my left eye hurt so bad.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See a dentist: Your dentist can fabricate a bruxism appliance which in many cases can result in less or no pain.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 4/24/2020

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