10 Causes of Jaw Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #6: Trauma
Trauma has been thought to be a possible cause of TMJD. This includes both micro and macrotrauma. For example, prolonged mouth extension (opening) leads to microtrauma and muscular hyperactivity. This can occur during dental treatment, oral intubation, singing, and the use of wind instruments, among other things.
Damage to the joint can also be seen in sports injuries, road traffic accidents, and dental treatment. Even whiplash injuries that result in the development of TMJD have been termed “post-traumatic TMJD”.
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