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Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joints (TMJs), which connect the lower jaw to the skull. Symptoms include jaw clicks, and they can cause pain and discomfort. Early diagnosis and treatment by a qualified clinician are recommended if symptoms worsen. Treatment is decided by a clinician based on the confirmed diagnosis, and no dosing information is provided.
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Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of more than 30 conditions that affect your temporomandibular joints (TMJs). You have two TMJs; one on each side of your jaw. They connect your lower jaw to your skull.
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Findings that point to it: jaw click.
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See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.
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Tests used to confirm: soft diet, analgesia, jaw exercises.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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NICE CKS temporomandibular disorders
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