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Whats the difference between abscess and tmj?
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Infection: An abscess in an infection, TMJ dysfunction is not due to an infection.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Apples and Oranges: An abscess is a local infection with pus. 'tmj' if the name of your jaw joints. The term is incorrectly and commonly used when referring to tmjoint symptoms, problems or pain. More info at: http://www.Ada.Org/5089.Aspx.
Answered 12/20/2015
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Easy!: An abscess is an infection, possibly a pocket of pus associated with a tooth. Tmj is a complex disorder of the jaw joint and/or the muscle around the jaw joint. See your dentist for an evaluation!
Answered 3/18/2017
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Pus: An Abscess is a collection of pus. Can be anywhere in the body. TMJ is a diorder of the jaw joint and associatd structures.
Answered 9/28/2017
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