CAUSES OF TMD
What Causes TMD?
What Causes TMD?
- spasm, tightness and inflammation of jaw and associated muscles due to stress or overuse leading to clenching or bruxing (teeth grinding)
- spasm of jaw muscles and/or disc displacement following lengthy dental procedures
- a dental restoration or filling that is too high resulting in an altered bite position
- trauma to the jaw or face
- whiplash injury
- poor posture or other injury resulting in upper neck joint stiffness
- muscle spasm and tightness in neck and upper back due to stress or other factors
- poor/unsupported sleeping position
- parafunction, eg., nail biting, gum chewing
- diet, e.g., habitual or frequent chewy or crunchy foods
- obstructive sleep apnea which may lead to night time bruxing (teeth grinding)
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