U made a nice point there Sherly.However, the first post revealed that the pt had been seen by the dentist and i think, was referred to PT to manage.u see, gliding the tougue on the frontal surface of cannine would put the maticatory muscles in sustained contraction eccentrically and this could result in approximation of the TMJ and tension on already inflamed surrounding paraarticular tissues and pain as eventual result.A more detailed assessment might lead u to the diagnosis and the therapy required..merry xmas guys.yelufem.