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TMJ Causes and Risk Factors

Post a new topicby contentuser on Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:45 am

TMJ Causes and Risk Factors

Temporomandibular joint disorders may occur as a result of an injury to or inflammation of the joint. Damage to the TMJ can result from the following:

Arthritis
Excessive teeth grinding (e.g., during sleep; called bruxism)
Jaw wound or trauma
Muscle tension
Poor posture
Repetitive stress

In many cases, the underlying cause for TMJ symptoms is unknown.

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