What Are The Causes Of TMJ Disorders?

What Are The Causes Of TMJ ( Temporomandibular Joint) Disorders?

Teeth grinding (bruxism) and clenching are the most important causes of jaw joint disorders. In addition, trauma (traffic accident, sports accident), unnecessary tooth extraction, excessive mouth opening movements (while yawning, eating), loss of height due to abrasion on the teeth with age, tumoral formations in the head and neck region and joint dislocations are among the causes of jaw joint disorders.

Many recent studies show that sleep disorders also cause teeth clenching and grinding, and therefore jaw joint disorders.

Individuals with intense and stressful work tempo should not forget that they may face jaw joint disorders due to sleep disturbance.