Stephen J Markham DDS, DABFD      
2141 Hammerand Court Suite B = Las Cruces = NM 88011 = 575 521-8720
 

How are TMJ disorders caused?

The exact cause of the disorder is unknown. Some factors are related to an improper bite, injury, arthritis, severe stress, or a combination of factors. Clenching or grinding teeth, a condition called bruxism, may develop from stress or as part of a sleep disorder.

This can tire muscles and create painful spasms, causing even more pain. Repeated muscle problems may affect the joints, resulting in tissue damage, muscle tenderness, and more spasm, perpetuating a cycle of pain.

 


TMJ - Temporomandibular Disorders
 In Las Cruces New Mexico and the surrounding
Alamogordo - Deming - Anthony - Silver City NM areas.


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