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Does TENS nerve stimulation help treat temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ)?

John Van der Werff, DDS
John Van der Werff, DDS
Dentist

I have found it to be very helpful, especially if used in conjunction with acupuncture points utilizing what is called ETPS tens.

There are multiple ways to treat TMJ because TMJ is a group of conditions related to the jaw joint and a specific diagnosis is necessary before considering what treatment will best.

Treatment options rarely involve surgery or extensive dental care.

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