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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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



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