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  2. Parafunctional activity - Wikipedia

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    In dentistry, orthodontics, and oral and maxillofacial pathology, the body part in question is usually the mouth, tongue, or jaw. Oral para-functional habits may include bruxism (tooth-clenching, grinding, or both), tongue tension (" tongue thrusting "), fingernail biting , pencil or pen chewing, mouth breathing , and any other habitual use of ...

  3. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    Clicking often accompanies either jaw opening or closing, and usually occurs towards the end of the movement. The noise indicates that the articular disc has suddenly moved to and from a temporarily displaced position (disk displacement with reduction) to allow completion of a phase of movement of the mandible.

  4. Bruxism - Wikipedia

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    Clicking of the jaw joint may also develop. The forces exerted on the teeth are more than the periodontal ligament is biologically designed to handle, and so inflammation may result. A tooth may become sore to bite on, and further, tooth wear may reduce the insulating width of enamel and dentin that protects the pulp of the tooth and result in ...

  5. Why are teens 'mewing' and what is the trend all about? - AOL

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    "That's one opinion — and mewing has that tone — but it's more of a 'Let's see if we can get a laugh out of this' (move)." Students don't actually believe that mewing will excuse them from ...

  6. Oromandibular dystonia - Wikipedia

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    Oromandibular dystonia is characterized by involuntary spasms of the tongue, jaw, and mouth muscles that result in bruxism, or grinding of the teeth, and jaw closure. These conditions frequently lead to secondary dental wear as well as temporomandibular joint syndrome. In addition, problems with chewing, speaking, and swallowing may result from ...

  7. Jaw jerk reflex - Wikipedia

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    [1] [2] The mandible—or lower jawis tapped at a downward angle just below the lips at the chin while the mouth is held slightly open. In response, the masseter muscles will jerk the mandible upwards. Normally this reflex is absent or very slight. However, in individuals with upper motor neuron lesions the jaw jerk reflex can be quite ...

  8. How do I take a screenshot? - AOL Help

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    Most operating systems have a built in feature that allows you to take a picture of what is on your screen. If you're asked to provide a screenshot when contacting AOL about an issue, you can use these steps for the most common operating systems.

  9. Why Cheesecakes Should Jiggle Like Jell-O - AOL

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    Taking the time to warm up the eggs, cream cheese, and more will create a lump-free batter. Plus, cold ingredients can also contribute to the cheesecake cracking in the oven. Gently mix the batter.