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What causes masseter muscle hypertrophy, square jaw?

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What causes masseter muscle hypertrophy, square jaw?

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Enlargement, hypertrophy of the masseter muscles can result from; excessive gum chewing, chewing hard or tough foods or stress causing grinding of the teeth ( bruxism). Occassionally, enlargement of the bone at the angle of the jaw will be a factor.