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Bruxism - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Bruxism is the habit of clenching and grinding the teeth. It most often occurs at night during sleep, but may also occur during the day. It is an unconscious behavior or habit perhaps performed to rer....

Toothache - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

A toothache is any pain or soreness within or around a tooth, indicated by inflammation and infection.A toothache may...

Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) is the name given to a group of symptoms that cause pain in the head, face, an...

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, TMJ

The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) connect your lower jaw to your skull. There are two matching joints -- one on each...

Biofeedback - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Biofeedback, or applied psychophysiological feedback, is a patient-guided treatment that teaches an individual to con...

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