Click here for a great TMJ Dentist in your town!

Please enter  new questions in the space below.



Please tell us how to get in touch with you.
 

Name:
Email:
Phone:


« Another TMJ Question | Main | Symptoms of TMJ »

June 06, 2007

Does grinding teeth cause TMJ?

Drphoto I grind my teeth at night. Could this lead to TMJ disorder?

Dr. Holderbaum: Actually, the TMJ problem leads to the grinding, because these components that are of normal physiologic function are out of SYNC------  muscles,joints and teeth( lower jaw that teeth set in)

TrackBack

TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.typepad.com/t/trackback/1122066/19104016

Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Does grinding teeth cause TMJ?:

Comments

Post a comment

If you have a TypeKey or TypePad account, please Sign In

 

 

 

 

 

1stDDS.com
 

ASK THE DOCTOR SERVICE DISCLAIMER

Terms of Service Agreement

Copyright 2001 - 2002.  All rights reserved.  Click here for details.