10 Causes of Jaw Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #10: Possible Associations
TMJD has also been associated with chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia. It has been observed that 75 percent of patients with TMJD may be diagnosed with fibromyalgia, while 18 percent of fibromyalgia patients meet the diagnostic criteria for TMJD.
There is also possible association between TMJD and obstructive sleep apnea. Since TMJD restricts the opening of the oral airway, it may be a contributing factor that results in the blockage of the oropharynx by the tongue as it relaxes during sleep.
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