Causes of TMJ



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Tooth Grinding:

Of the many causes, Tooth Grinding is the main, biggest, and most common Cause of TMJ. But hold on a moment...What causes Tooth Grinding?

Go to the Tooth Grinding page for more information.

Nutrition:

Occasionally, it's a nutritional factor such as partaking (eating or drinking) too much caffeine and/or Nutrasweet. Any one of the Headache trigger foods identified by the National Headache Foundation can cause TMJ.

Visit the Nutrition page for more information.

Bad Bites:

Bad bites is one of the common causes of TMJ jaw pain. I probably make recommendations to correct my patients' bite about 20-25 percent of the time.

Go to the Bad Bite page for more information.

Stress:

Stress is the number one cause of TMJ Symptoms. That stress causes tension in the head/jaw muscles and clenching.

Go to the How Does Stress Affect Health page for more information.

Trauma:

If a person has had any whiplash event or accident, that can contribute to TMJ symptoms.

Visit the Trauma page for more information.

TMJ Braces or Recent Dental Work:

Uho, I dared to say it, but it is possible. Yes, I have treated patients with TMJ symptoms that were caused by sitting in the Dental chair.

Go to TMJ Braces and Recent Dental Work page to learn more.

Exercise:

Mostly it is due to a "Lack of exercise" that can bring on TMJ problems.

Find out more information on out Exercise page.

Medical problems:

The most common medical problem that can cause TMJ pain is neck and back problems. Also, the shoulder problem can contribute as well. Go to the Trauma link for more info.

Visit the Trauma page for more information.


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