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A member asked:
Can bone on bone tmj cause cause cheeks to look sunken in?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
YES: Bone on bone usually indicates an arthritic condition and lack of a decent meniscus between the "two bones" that could make the cheeks look sunken in.
Answered 6/22/2017
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Maybe: If you are having painful symptoms from a TMJ problem and not eating well, yes. Weight loss will cause the cheeks to look sunken in.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Unlikely: Unlikely unless due to chronic pain, you've lost weight. If no weight loss, not likely.
Answered 6/6/2018
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