Can TMJ Disorder Cause Difficulty Opening the Mouth
Have you ever tried to open your mouth to eat or yawn and felt it just wouldn’t open fully? That stiffness or pain can catch
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TMJ disorders can be caused due to many pathologies. From something as a simple as an impacted or malpositioned tooth to a post traumatic injury. Hence, treatments can also vary from holistic appliance therapy to comprehensive surgical replacement.
Again, diagnosis is the key. Fortunately, almost 90% of all internal derangement TMDs have a muscle origin. Surgery can be almost totally avoided. I categorically state that unless, there’s a fracture or fusion of the bones in the TMJ (ankylosis), avoid surgery.
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