Orofacial pain includes a number of clinical problems involving the chewing (masticatory) muscles or temporomandibular joint. Problems can include temporomandibular joint discomfort; muscle spasms in the head, neck and jaw; migraines, cluster or frequent headaches; or pain with the teeth, face or jaw.
Academy of General Dentistry. (2012, January). What is Orofacial Pain? Know Your Teeth - Infobites . Retrieved April 5, 2022, from http://knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=P&iid=323&aid=1306
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