TMJ - TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint Message Board

Ouch-ear-pain · 10-13-2003, 02:09 PM

Just out of curiousity (sp?),
Do any of you know how TMJ is caused? I know the whole thing about well if you grind your teeth and clenching, but I mean do they REALLY know how TMJ is caused? When you clench and/or gring does it make your disks slip or something?? I wonder about this...

Ouch-ear-pain · 10-13-2003, 06:54 PM

Nobody responds to me anymore!!! Well....

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kami-girl · 10-13-2003, 07:56 PM

I was told by my neuro dentist that my tmj problems are a result of whiplash (car accident) and a couple of abusive relationships many years ago. He also said there is no indication that I grind my teeth. I think that stress has alot to do with it for me because I tend to carry all my stress in the neck muscles.

Grace

desperately needs braces · 10-13-2003, 10:25 PM

Thanks for replying,
I don't know what my TMJ is from but I will find out soon! Thank you again, for replying!

Ear

LoriC · 10-14-2003, 01:53 PM

TMJ can be caused by injury to the joint by accident and/or trauma, as well as dental problems such as a bad bite or clenching your teeth. Mine was made worse by having my wisdom teeth removed, which has contributed to more serious problems relating to balance disorders, dizziness, and swelling of tissue in my face around the joint.

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