Dr. Eddie Siman - Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dentist One of the most frequently wrongly diagnosed ailments is TMJ Disorder or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. This condition can bring about severe side effects, which include jaw pain, headaches, and back pain, difficulty biting down and chewing, ringing in the ears, ear pain, and other problems. Thankfully, more has been learned concerning the causes of TMJ Disorder. This is in turn leading to better treatment methods.

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What Causes TMJ Disorder?

TMJ Disorder can occur for a number of reasons. To begin with, it is important to understand that even though the joint is located in the face and regulates the motion of one's mouth, it does not work a lot differently than the other joints in the body. There are ligaments connected and a disk between the bones to prevent pain from friction as the bones rub against one another. There are muscles attached to the joints and a critical nerve known as the trigeminal, which runs into the area. Troubles related to any of these tissues can cause TMJ headaches or TMJ numbness.

One scenario that occurs is that sometimes the disk may erode over time from too much friction, or the disk can be

knocked out of position by a trauma or repetitive motion. In other instances, the cartilage associated with the joint can become damaged. Your own stress-related habits may also fatigue the muscles that connect to the joint, which can lead to irritation, soreness, and those TMJ secondary effects.

What Causes the Problems that Lead to TMJ Disorder?

Although research into the causes of TMJ Disorder continues, doctors point to a number of clinical or physical problems that bring about these types of problems. As previously stated, some stress-related behaviors can also lead to these problems.

People who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia are at higher risk of developing TMJ Disorder than those who do not. This connection is logical because all of these disorders affect the joints of the body. Unfortunately, the jaw joint is not immune. Some people are born with structural jaw problems. Others develop these problems due to an accident, such as is the case with a dislocated jaw. People who clench their jaw or grind your teeth frequently may be at risk for developing TMJ Disorder.

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