Can SLP treat TMJ-D referral

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Q:  If a patient comes with TMJ-D and you find something abnormal on a myo evaluation but the only symptom is TMJ-D can you treat even though TMJ-D isn’t in the scope of SLP? A:  This would depend upon how they came to you in the first place. Why would someone send you a TMD
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Mouth prop for jaw sliding?

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Q:   In the past, I have used bite blocks to address jaw sliding in speech.  Where does that fit in with your program? Are they unnecessary or would I still use them? A:   That brings up a few questions before I can answer you. Are you referring to our 2- and 3-way Mouth Props or
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