When is surgery required for temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ)?

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Please don't consider surgery for TMJ issues!

TMJ disorders are a misnomer. The condition is a result of high-stress levels and our normal reflex response to this stress. TMJ issues are, therefore, a result of hyperfunction. The joints and muscles are just symptoms.

We recommend stress management and conservative prevention therapy to manage the symptoms.

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