Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
Q. Why do jaw joint disorders develop?
A.
Often a problem with how the teeth meet overlaps with daily habits. It can also begin after an injury or the after-effects of a traffic accident.
📝 Detailed Answer
- Upper and lower teeth that do not meet, or lower teeth set back
- Chewing on one side only, or resting the chin on a hand
- Clenching the jaw when tense
- Looking at a phone or television with the body leaning to one side
- Pushing the neck forward while at a computer
- After-effects of a traffic accident, or injury
- Long-standing stress
Usually several of these act together rather than one alone. Habits are often hard to notice in oneself, so during the consultation we measure where the load is falling and talk it through with you.
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Injun Eo
Director