V Vitamin B12 is a well-known vitamin for heart and cognitive health but it can also help in pain states including TMJ disorders. Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs in about 15% of the population and oral supplementation is often an easy solution. The association between TMJ disorders and vitamin B12 deficiency is unclear so it is…
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Jaw locking usually implies that the jaw joint is stuck either open or closed. Closed jaw locking (when someone is unable to open the jaw sufficiently) is the common variety. It is usually preceded by jaw clicking. Fortunately, majority of patients who suffer from clicking do not have jaw locking. Jaw clicking occurs…
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Susan is a 59-year-old female who started having jaw pain and headaches at about 12-15 months. She suffered from COVID early last year and since then has been having dizziness, ear fullness, jaw pain and headaches. Initially, she thought her symptoms would go away but her symptoms have gradually worsened. Her fever and…