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TMD; Temporomandibular joint disorders; Temporomandibular muscle disorders
Many of the home-care steps to treat TMJ problems can prevent such problems in the first place:
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TMJ Disorders. National Institute of Dental or Craniofacial Research. Bethesda, MD. 2009 Feb 11. NIH Publications No. 06-3487. Available at:
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