Cochran Dental Care
7283 Carnelian St.
Alta Loma, CA 91701
909.987.6268
TMJ/Neuromuscular dentistry - Causes of TMJ
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Any disturbance between the teeth, muscles and joints in the jaw can trigger neurological impulses, which in turn can cause painful TMJ dysfunction.
Additionally, stress can trigger pre-existing conditions.
Some of the causes of TMJ include:
- Improper bite
- Tooth and jaw misalignment
- Trauma / head injury
- Excessive yawning, or other periods where the mouth is open too wide for prolonged periods of time.
- Clinching or grinding of teeth
- Loss of teeth, especially the back molars
- Cervical traction involving the head, jaws and neck
- Compromised tongue position
- Upper airway constriction
- Poor posture
- Arthritis
Additionally, there are some dental-specific causes of TMJ. They are:
- Crowded teeth
- Narrow arches
- Crossbites
- Unlevel bite planes
- Gumline tooth erosion
- Generalized tooth sensitivity
- Enamel cusp fractures
- Porcelain crown fractures
- Deep overbite
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Cochran Dental Care
7283 Carnelian St.
Alta Loma, CA 91701
