10 Symptoms of TMJ
Symptom #10: Malocclusion
Generally speaking, our top and bottom jaws align quite nicely so the teeth also align with each other. This makes it possible for us to bite and grind, but it doesn’t always work out this way. Some people may have conditions from birth where their teeth do not align properly, although this can often be treated. The condition is worse for people who find it onsets suddenly.
In people that have lived their lives with teeth that align properly, malocclusion can be a disturbing symptom. It can be psychologically difficult to deal with not being able to feel the teeth aligning with each other and the condition can lead to anxiety. The patient will often try to continually find the alignment, and this can further aggravate the joint and muscles.
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