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9 TMJ treatment options to release jaw tightness

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Use a warm compress to relax your jaw muscles.Chewing hard foods ...
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Lockjaw: Why It Happens and How to Stop It

How to stop lockjaw depends on its cause. Lockjaw, also known as trismus, is not always caused by tetanus. It can also result from trauma, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, oral infections, or ...