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  2. We Asked 4 Dentists About OTC Night Guards, and They ... - AOL

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    They can lead to TMJ pain. The temporomandibular joints, up by your ear, are responsible for the movement of the jaw. A poorly fitting mouth guard can place uneven pressure on the TMJ, leading to ...

  3. Mandibular advancement splint - Wikipedia

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    The output tube has two separate airways that allow air to flow through to the back of the throat, avoiding obstructions from the nose, the back of the mouth and tongue. The splint treats snoring and sleep apnea by moving the lower jaw forward slightly, which tightens the soft tissue and muscles of the upper airway to prevent obstruction of the ...

  4. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    B. X-ray, MRI or bone scintigraphy demonstrate TMJ disorder; C. Evidence that pain can be attributed to the TMJ disorder, based on at least one of the following: pain is precipitated by jaw movements or chewing of hard or tough food; reduced range of or irregular jaw opening; noise from one or both TMJs during jaw movements

  5. Temporomandibular joint - Wikipedia

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    The synovial membrane covers the inner surface of the articular capsule in the TMJ, except for the surface of the articular disc and condylar cartilage. [3] The lower joint compartment formed by the mandible and the articular disc is involved in rotational movement—this is the initial movement of the jaw when the mouth opens.

  6. Oromandibular dystonia - Wikipedia

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    Oromandibular dystonia (OMD) is an uncommon focal neurological condition affecting the jaws, face, and mouth. [1] Oromandibular dystonia is characterized by involuntary spasms of the tongue, jaw, and mouth muscles that result in bruxism , or grinding of the teeth , and jaw closure.

  7. Bruxism - Wikipedia

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    Tenderness, pain or fatigue of the muscles of mastication, [11] which may get worse during chewing or other jaw movement. [10] Trismus (restricted mouth opening). [11] Pain or tenderness of the temporomandibular joints, [11] which may manifest as preauricular pain (in front of the ear), or pain referred to the ear . [14]