While a facial injury – like a blow to the jaw – could definitely cause temporomandibular joint disorder, it’s more commonly caused from malocclusion (misaligned bite). Having crooked or misaligned teeth can lead to bruxism – putting additional pressure and strain on your facial muscles. Although, one of the most common reasons behind muscle strain (whether it’s from bruxism or TMD) is emotional factors, like stress, anger, or frustration.
If your dentist determines that you have temporomandibular joint disorder, they’ll discuss different reasons your jaw may be experiencing these issues. If you’ve been under a lot of stress lately, they may recommend relief therapy to help you find other ways to cope.
However, if you have a misaligned bite – you may need orthodontic treatment to help your teeth fit properly together. That way, they’re not stressing the muscles in your face when you’re performing daily functions such as yawning, chewing, biting, and even speaking.
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