TMJ Causes

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TMJ Disorder has no real explanation. This is why all circulating theories are based on experimental results. All the specialists recommend treatments based on whatever cause they can identify by diagnosing the patient.

  • Trauma and Disease
    • Most of the general theories include Trauma and disease as possible TMJ causes
      • Trauma
      • Disease
  • Genetic Causes; Gender Distribution;  Aging
    • Although not wide spread in general theories, these are factors considered
      • Genetic TMJ Causes
      • Gender Distribution
      • Aging
  • Oral Habits; Hard Foods / Chewing Gum
    • Oral and eating habits may trigger TMJ Symptoms
      • Oral Habits
      • Hard Foods / Chewing Gum
  • Dental Work; Malocclusion; Bruxism / Stress
    • Dental procedures increasing the stress on the facial muscles appear to cause TMJ symptoms. Also, untreated Bruxism or Malocclusion severely influence TMJ symptoms
      • Dental Work
      • Malocclusion
      • Bruxism / Stress
  • Work Habits / Posture
    • Many of your routine activities involve stress at the jaw muscle level
      • Work Habits and Posture
  • Intubation
    • Intubation occurring during surgery triggers TMJ Symptoms
      • Intubation

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