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I have a horse whose TMJ "clunks" when he chews.  He's had superb dental 
care his entire life; should I do anything more to help that joint?
Laney

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> > > > Second, don't forget to have someone who understands the anatomy check the lingual hyoid bone and temporo-mandibular joints as well.  The area of the TMJ is poorly understood in the vet world and is one of the most neurologically active areas in the body.
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> Kim Henneman, DVM, CVA, CVC
> Park City  UT  USA >>>>>>
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> Dear Kim,
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> What do you mean by neurologically active? I would like to understand the equine TMJ better.
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> Sincerely,
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> Sarah Metcalf DVM
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