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Jaw cracking and hurting with braces on. what do you recommend?
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TMJ: Your jaw joint (TMJ) is symptomatic. Significant problem sometimes with braces. Let dentist know ASAP. Hopefully, dentist is board certified orthodontist (many aren't). If not, consider second opinion with board certified orthodontist.
Answered 4/4/2015
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