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Dentists can create small, plastic devices that are worn in the mouth like retains that can reposition the jaw over time to release tight jaw muscles. Often, this, plus physical therapy in the face and neck area, can help relieve longstanding facial pain and headaches.
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Dentists can create small, plastic devices that are worn in the mouth like retains that can reposition the jaw over time to release tight jaw muscles. Often, this, plus physical therapy in the face and neck area, can help relieve longstanding facial pain and headaches.
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21. Facial pain and headaches
HOST READS: Roughly 15 million Americans suffer from a cluster of symptoms including jaw pain, ear pain, headaches, especially near the temples, and neckaches. If you aren?t helped by your doctor, perhaps you should see your dentist. Here is Nationally Syndicated Health Columnist and Health Talk Live! Radio host Judy Foreman
JUDY READS:
This unfortunate collections of symptoms used to be called TMJ, for temporomandibular joint problems. It is now called TMD, for temporomandibular dysfunction. But many people don?t realize that their dentist may actually be able to help more than their doctor.
For instance, a dentist can create a small, plastic device that is worn in the mouth like a retainer. This helps reposition the jaw so that tense jaw muscles can relax, thus easing jaw and headache pain.
Physical therapists can help, too. PTs can use...
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