How do people get TMJ?!
Question: How do people get TMJ.?
my mom has it. She does have migraines, alot of stress in her life (brothers), and has a couple of crowns on her teeth.
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Answers:
Every one has TMJ. TMJ is the temporal mandibular joint. When the joint has issues then the person has TMD d for disorder or dysfunction depending on where you live.
Many things can lead to TMD.
People with a rough food diet, eg chronic gum chewers, beef jerky eater etc,. diets high in food that are tough to chew.
genetics can play a role here.
People with a family history or arthritis can develope TMD
Trauma
Bad occulsion ( the way the teeth interdigitate)
Stress
Grinding ones teeth.
Faulty restoration (eg bad crowns or fillings)
your mom should be looked at by a doctor and a dentist working in conjuction.Health Question & Answer
Many things can lead to TMD.
People with a rough food diet, eg chronic gum chewers, beef jerky eater etc,. diets high in food that are tough to chew.
genetics can play a role here.
People with a family history or arthritis can develope TMD
Trauma
Bad occulsion ( the way the teeth interdigitate)
Stress
Grinding ones teeth.
Faulty restoration (eg bad crowns or fillings)
your mom should be looked at by a doctor and a dentist working in conjuction.Health Question & Answer