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Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome - Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the condition?
Prevention of temporomandibular joint disorders is not always possible. However, these measures may be helpful in avoiding or minimizing TMJ:
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
Prolonged temporomandibular joint disorders may result in deformity of the joint. Poor alignment of the jaw or teeth can also result. The main long-term effect is frustration from the symptoms. For many people with TMJ, there are no long-term effects.
What are the risks to others?
Temporomandibular joint disorders are not contagious. They pose no risk to others.