Causes of temporomandibular joint disorder

Temporomandibular joint disease or temporomandibular joint syndrome can have a variety of different causes. For example, there may be a blow to the jaw, a bite anomaly or malocclusion, in which the teeth of the upper and lower jaw do not fit together correctly. Extreme pressure on the jaw due to constant teeth grinding or teeth clenching as well as incorrect eating and eating behaviour can also lead to TMJ disorder.