Can Teeth Crowding Cause Tmj?

Tooth Crowding
Also, because the crowded teeth interfere with a normal bite, they can cause bruxism, or teeth grinding, that can lead to loosened or fractured teeth, as well as temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ).

Can crowded teeth cause TMJ?

If you have several crooked teeth, they can affect how you chew which can cause your jaw pain. The crooked teeth throw your jaw off balance leading to extra stress on your temporomandibular joints (TMJ).

Can teeth crowding cause jaw pain?

Teeth Crowding and Pain

“Further, crowded teeth can result in the bite not being properly aligned, which can cause jaw pain and discomfort when chewing or even talking,” Young adds.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.