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Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
SYMPTOMS may include pain and spasm that cause limited jaw motion, pain in
front of an ear, face pain and grating or clicking sounds when chewing.
CAUSES may include arthritis in the joint, emotional distrubance, grinding
of teeth, malocclusion or poorly fitted dentures.
TREATMENT. Medication, heat applications or soft diet.
.Bite correction or adjustment may be required.