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Americans Are Not Going To The Dentist Enough

Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 00:12:55
Publish Date: 2025-12-05 08:00:00
Description: An estimated 5-10% of the U.S. population experiences a disorder with their TMJ, the joint that connects their jaw to their skull. The good news? Relief is possible. The secret? Go see your dentist. Today on the show, Emily talks with Justin Richer, an oral surgeon, about the diagnosis and treatment of TMJ disorders.

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