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Often my jaw will locks itself and afterwards it clicks. how can i stop the locking and clicking?
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Have it evaluated: See a dentist who has experience and training treating patients with tmd (temporomandibular joint dysfunction). There are many conservative methods to help deal with this issue.
Answered 12/9/2013
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