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What causes TMJ problems?
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) occur as a result of problems with the jaw, jaw joint and surrounding facial muscles that control chewing and moving the jaw. These disorders are often incorrectly called TMJ, which stands for temporomandibular joint and may require TMJ therapy. TMD or THJ issues may be caused from the following:
- Grinding or clenching the teeth, which puts a lot of pressure on the joint
- Dislocation of the soft cushion or disc between the ball and socket
- Presence of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in the joint
- Stress, which can cause a person to tighten facial and jaw muscles or clench the teeth
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At Adams and Cheek Dentistry, we have listened to our patients and understand the need for an affordable alternative to dental insurance. To help all of our valued patients have a choice with access to the same excellent level of dental care, we are now offering our own DENTAL CARE SAVINGS PROGRAM. This is not dental insurance and your program benefits are only available for use with us here at Adams and Cheek Dentistry.
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