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Jaw \/ TMJ
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The term TMJ refers to a variety of conditions that affect the\u00a0<\/span>TMJ, the hinge that connects the jaw and the muscles one uses to chew<\/span><\/strong>. While usually temporary and recurring, these conditions can be painful. Your North Valdosta Dental Care dentists have treatments available that may give you relief from TMJ symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The term TMJ refers to a variety of conditions that affect the\u00a0<\/span>TMJ, the hinge that connects the jaw and the muscles one uses to chew<\/span><\/strong>. While usually temporary and recurring, these conditions can be painful. Your North Valdosta Dental Care dentists have treatments available that may give you relief from TMJ symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n

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TMJ refers to the\u00a0<\/span>temporomandibular joints<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(TMJs), which are the hinges that connect your lower jaw to your skull. The numerous disorders associated with the TMJ muscles are often referred to as \u201cTMJ\u201d or \u201cTMD\u201d (TMJ Disorders). TMD is not just one condition but a group of painful disorders that affect the TMJ and the muscles one uses to chew.<\/span><\/p>\n

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TMD is not just one condition but\u00a0<\/span>a group of painful disorders that affect the TMJs<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0and the muscles one uses to chew. It affects more women than men and is usually temporary or occasional, but a small percentage of sufferers have serious chronic problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The following are\u00a0<\/span>symptoms of TMJ Disorders<\/span><\/strong>. Not everyone experiences all of these problems. If you experience some of them, speak to your North Valdosta Dental Care dentists and have them perform a thorough examination.<\/span><\/p>\n

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