The causes of temporomandibular joint disorder are not completely understood by doctors. Many different factors can contribute to the symptoms of TMJ, and these may lead to TMJD or be a result of TMJD. Some of the most common risk factors that increase your likelihood of a TMJ diagnosis are:
Teeth grinding (also called “bruxism”)
A previous injury to the jaw
Misalignment of the jaw
Arthritis
Wearing braces
Sleep Apena
Wisdom teeth issues
Stress or anxiety
However, some dental professionals cite an increased risk for TMJ if you experience seemingly unrelated aspects you might not have previously considered, such as poor posture, emotional stress and anxiety, or even excessive chewing gum consumption. Strenuous physical tasks can also aggravate TMJ because they can cause bruxism and harsh use of the jaw muscles. Wearing a CustMbite TMJ mouthguard is an easy way to alleviate this type of pressure on your teeth.