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 D: Temporomandibular DisordersWhat is TMD? An impaired or altered functioning of the jaw joints and the muscles used to control chewing, yawning, speaking and swallowing. Why Should it be Treated? To relieve you from the pain and tenderness in the jaw joints or chewing muscles as well reducing the "popping" or "clicking" noise that occurs when you open you mouth, chew or yawn. How is it treated? By learning how to relax, avoid clenching, straining, grinding of your jaw or opening your mouth too wide. We will teach you how to exercise and massage your muscles gently, apply a warm compress, eat a softer diet, or how to use occasional occlusal splints to gain relief. Though available, surgery is rarely performed.
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