Is there a dentist here or someone who has knowledge in this help me out? Are Bruxism and TMJ the same or is it Bruxism a symptom of TMJ or TMJ a symptom of Bruxism?
Bruxism (Teeth-Grinding) %26amp; TMJ (Temporomandibular joint dysfunction)?
You can suffer from Bruxism and TMJ dysfunction or TMD together and separately. Not everyone who grinds their teeth has TMJ symptoms. Some people are totally unaware that they are bruxing until the dentist tells them that they are. As we grind our teeth down, the bite becomes overclosed, and this can lead to TMJ involvement.
Likewise, there are many other causes of TMD than bruxing, although grinding the teeth can be one of the factors. Most common cause of TMD is problems with the bite, such as crossbite which causes a traumatic occlusion. Car accidents can damage the joints, even yawning too widely and popping the condyles out of position.
So, in answering your question, TMD and bruxism can be found together or separately. Not everyone with Bruxism will have TMD, but it is more likely. Not everyone with TMD will have bruxism, but they can.
Reply:tmj is when you jaw is sore and cracks alot. i haveit and when i eat my foodmy jaw cracks. also when i wake up my jaw cracks pretty bad. its not painful now b/c im youge, its a little uncomfortable but tolerable. im supposed to wear a thing at night but i dont, bruxism i dont know what that is.
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