TMJ
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Also last month, Ball revealed that she'd had treatment for a jaw condition called TMJ disorder, which she said gives her "awful headaches" when she wakes up.
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2024
“I have helped many patients with TMJ pain and excessive grinding who have had no relief from traditional treatments, such as mouth guards.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 7, 2024
“The people who work at TMJ are strong. Many are women, and like Guillermo, they understand the human side,” Camberos continued.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2023
I have also been diagnosed with severe sleep apnea and anxiety, and I clench my jaw resulting in TMJ.
From New York Times ● Sep. 17, 2016
“Yes, with his teeth gritted, no doubt. God, Mayhem grits his teeth a lot in these books. He’s definitely going to get TMJ, if he survives all this combat.”
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
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