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If you suffer from any of the symptoms below contact us for more information on how we can help.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of TMD include:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"uk-list uk-list-bullet\">\n<li class=\"el-item\">\n<div class=\"el-content uk-panel\">Pain on the chewing muscles and\/or jaw point<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"el-item\">\n<div class=\"el-content uk-panel\">Radiating pain in the face, jaw or neck<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"el-item\">\n<div class=\"el-content uk-panel\">Jaw muscle pain or stiffness<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"el-item\">\n<div class=\"el-content uk-panel\">Aching pain in and around the ears<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"el-item\">\n<div class=\"el-content uk-panel\">Limited jaw movement or locking<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"el-item\">\n<div class=\"el-content uk-panel\">Painful jaw clicking, popping or grinding when opening or closing the mouth<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"el-item\">\n<div class=\"el-content uk-panel\">Headaches or migraines<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"el-item\">\n<div class=\"el-content uk-panel\">A change in the way the upper and lower teeth fit together.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"uk-margin\">\n<p>There are different options for the treatment of grinding and Jaw pain. 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