{"id":5061,"date":"2024-10-21T16:23:19","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T09:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/?post_type=dental_knowledge&#038;p=5061"},"modified":"2026-04-04T16:39:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T09:39:00","slug":"causes-of-temporomandibular-joint-disorder","status":"publish","type":"dental_knowledge","link":"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/causes-of-temporomandibular-joint-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/causes-of-temporomandibular-joint-disorder\/#What_is_the_temporomandibular_joint\" >What is the temporomandibular joint?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/causes-of-temporomandibular-joint-disorder\/#Common_signs_of_temporomandibular_joint_disorder\" >Common signs of temporomandibular joint disorder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/causes-of-temporomandibular-joint-disorder\/#Causes_of_temporomandibular_joint_disorder\" >Causes of temporomandibular joint disorder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/causes-of-temporomandibular-joint-disorder\/#Should_temporomandibular_joint_disorder_be_treated_early\" >Should temporomandibular joint disorder be treated early?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/causes-of-temporomandibular-joint-disorder\/#TMJ_disorder_examination_at_Phuong_Thanh_Dental_Clinic\" >TMJ disorder examination at Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"570\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"248\">Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ disorder)<\/strong> is a condition in which the joint connecting the lower jaw to the skull functions unstably or does not coordinate smoothly as it normally should. When this joint is affected, patients may experience <strong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"569\">jaw pain, difficulty opening the mouth, clicking sounds while chewing, or a feeling that the jaw is misaligned, fatigued, or even temporarily locked at certain times<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"777\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">This is a fairly common condition, but it is often overlooked in the early stages because symptoms may appear subtly, intermittently, or be mistaken for toothache, jaw muscle fatigue, or normal chewing habits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"777\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5056 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/khopthaiduongham.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/khopthaiduongham.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/khopthaiduongham-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/khopthaiduongham-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/khopthaiduongham-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/khopthaiduongham-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/khopthaiduongham-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"hgj0f2\" data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"821\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_temporomandibular_joint\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"821\">What is the temporomandibular joint?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"893\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The temporomandibular joint is the joint that allows us to perform activities such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"989\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1n5spxn\" data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"909\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"909\">Opening the mouth<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"128x6bu\" data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"923\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"923\">Chewing<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15tisqa\" data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"940\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"940\">Speaking<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xphyvq\" data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"951\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"951\">Swallowing<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zh7sep\" data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"989\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"989\">Moving the lower jaw side to side<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1160\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When this system loses balance between the <strong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1060\">joint \u2013 muscles \u2013 teeth \u2013 bite<\/strong>, patients may develop a variety of uncomfortable symptoms that can significantly affect daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1160\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5059 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hinh-cau-truc-xuong-ham-khop-thai-duong.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hinh-cau-truc-xuong-ham-khop-thai-duong.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hinh-cau-truc-xuong-ham-khop-thai-duong.jpg-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hinh-cau-truc-xuong-ham-khop-thai-duong.jpg-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hinh-cau-truc-xuong-ham-khop-thai-duong.jpg-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hinh-cau-truc-xuong-ham-khop-thai-duong.jpg-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hinh-cau-truc-xuong-ham-khop-thai-duong.jpg-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"krf3h8\" data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1227\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_signs_of_temporomandibular_joint_disorder\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1227\">Common signs of temporomandibular joint disorder<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1311\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Before understanding the causes, many people often notice symptoms such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1571\">\n<li data-section-id=\"10pqm99\" data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1367\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1367\">Clicking or grating sounds when opening the mouth or chewing<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gl7rlq\" data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1400\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1400\">Jaw joint fatigue or pain<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11wu91h\" data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1453\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1453\">A feeling that the jaw is misaligned or the bite no longer fits as before<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bu9mm8\" data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1475\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1475\">Difficulty opening the mouth wide<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"39qseq\" data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1524\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1524\">Jaw stiffness or occasional \u201cjaw locking\u201d sensation<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ahunys\" data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1571\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Pain radiating to the <strong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1571\">ear, temple, cheek, or neck<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1704\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If these signs persist or recur frequently, patients should be examined to identify the cause and determine the appropriate treatment approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"1r0omks\" data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1761\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_temporomandibular_joint_disorder\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1761\">Causes of temporomandibular joint disorder<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1914\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Temporomandibular joint disorder often does not arise from a single cause, but may instead be associated with <strong data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1893\">multiple contributing factors<\/strong> over a prolonged period of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"zmw53a\" data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1952\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1952\">1. Misaligned teeth and bite issues<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2076\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">One of the most common causes is <strong data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2060\">an unstable bite or improperly aligned teeth<\/strong>, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2227\">\n<li data-section-id=\"pfsk80\" data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2099\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2099\">Crooked teeth<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1pt6ufx\" data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2115\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2115\">Gaps between teeth<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8umfia\" data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2136\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2136\">Crowded teeth<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8wisab\" data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2176\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2176\">Missing teeth or long-term tooth loss<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"mwyb65\" data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2227\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2227\">Misaligned bite, deep bite, crossbite, or open bite<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2380\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When the teeth and bite are not in proper harmony, chewing forces may be distributed unevenly, creating abnormal pressure on the temporomandibular joint and chewing muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"1hk8sxs\" data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2434\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2434\">2. Teeth grinding or clenching habits<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2568\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2450\">Teeth grinding<\/strong> is a fairly common risk factor, but many people are unaware of it, especially when it occurs during sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2689\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When teeth grinding persists over time, the teeth \u2013 muscles \u2013 joint system is subjected to repeated pressure for long periods, which may lead to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2817\">\n<li data-section-id=\"sx6d89\" data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2709\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2709\">Wear of the chewing surfaces<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"80tya3\" data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2726\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2726\">Jaw muscle pain<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1p90lzf\" data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2749\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2749\">Facial muscle tension<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8elasi\" data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2769\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2769\">Bite misalignment<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"moc4vm\" data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2817\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">An increased risk of <strong data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2817\">temporomandibular joint disorder<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2933\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In addition to grinding, the habit of <strong data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2880\">clenching the teeth during stress<\/strong> may also contribute to overloading the jaw joint.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"ehr3z2\" data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2978\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2978\">3. History of jaw and facial trauma<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3164\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">People who have experienced <strong data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3048\">accidents, impacts, or trauma to the jaw and face<\/strong> are also at higher risk of developing temporomandibular joint problems, especially if the trauma directly affects:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3276\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1kzjp4b\" data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3186\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3186\">The lower jawbone<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"prjs7t\" data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3207\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3207\">The condyle position<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1r77xjp\" data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3234\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3234\">The joints on both sides of the jaw<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ki6m8g\" data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3276\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3276\">The muscles and ligaments around the joint<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3278\" data-end=\"3420\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In some cases, an old injury may not cause obvious symptoms immediately, but it can still leave long-term effects on joint function.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"1zwpny\" data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3464\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3464\">4. Imbalanced chewing habits<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3602\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Some everyday habits that may seem harmless can also affect the temporomandibular joint if they continue over time, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"3767\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1974r0m\" data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"3646\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3646\">Chewing on only one side for a long time<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fcoobl\" data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3698\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"3649\" data-end=\"3698\">Frequently eating foods that are too hard or too chewy<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vdu468\" data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3738\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3738\">Opening the mouth too wide when eating or yawning<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13bpk4\" data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3767\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3767\">Biting hard objects with the teeth<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3895\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When the jaw repeatedly functions unevenly on one side or is subjected to excessive force, the risk of overloading the joint and chewing muscles increases over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"1br1wvi\" data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3934\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"3934\">5. Prolonged stress and tension<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3935\" data-end=\"4097\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Psychological factors may also be associated with temporomandibular joint disorder. People who frequently experience <strong data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4071\">stress, anxiety, or prolonged pressure<\/strong> tend to be more likely to develop:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4222\">\n<li data-section-id=\"j3angg\" data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4119\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"4101\" data-end=\"4119\">Jaw muscle tightness<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zo6wyl\" data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4148\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4148\">Unconscious teeth clenching<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13z5a0d\" data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4174\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"4151\" data-end=\"4174\">Teeth grinding during sleep<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hzdvx8\" data-start=\"4175\" data-end=\"4222\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">A feeling of jaw fatigue or temple headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4224\" data-end=\"4358\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In many cases, stress is not the sole cause, but it can make symptoms more noticeable or prolonged.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"53hggr\" data-start=\"4360\" data-end=\"4413\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"4364\" data-end=\"4413\">6. Certain neuromuscular-related issues<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4613\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In some individuals, temporomandibular joint disorder may be related to <strong data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4538\">abnormal coordination of the neuromuscular system in the chewing area<\/strong>, which can alter muscle reflexes, jaw movement, or the ability to control biting force.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4615\" data-end=\"4656\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">These factors may increase the risk of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4658\" data-end=\"4794\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1jx5rm1\" data-start=\"4658\" data-end=\"4675\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"4660\" data-end=\"4675\">Teeth grinding<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"erxxf\" data-start=\"4676\" data-end=\"4697\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"4678\" data-end=\"4697\">Prolonged muscle tension<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ytrtbz\" data-start=\"4698\" data-end=\"4725\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"4700\" data-end=\"4725\">Jaw movement disorders<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pz1ug9\" data-start=\"4726\" data-end=\"4794\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Which may further contribute to unstable temporomandibular joint function<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"konu3d\" data-start=\"4796\" data-end=\"4858\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_temporomandibular_joint_disorder_be_treated_early\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"4799\" data-end=\"4858\">Should temporomandibular joint disorder be treated early?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4860\" data-end=\"5040\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If symptoms only appear briefly, many people tend to underestimate or ignore them. However, when the condition persists or recurs frequently, early examination is highly important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5042\" data-end=\"5078\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Timely treatment may help:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5080\" data-end=\"5259\">\n<li data-section-id=\"imzo04\" data-start=\"5080\" data-end=\"5110\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"5082\" data-end=\"5110\">Identify the underlying cause<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"v4d8d9\" data-start=\"5111\" data-end=\"5148\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"5113\" data-end=\"5148\">Reduce pressure on the joint and chewing muscles<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9ye5t1\" data-start=\"5149\" data-end=\"5190\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"5151\" data-end=\"5190\">Prevent the condition from progressing<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19fal0t\" data-start=\"5191\" data-end=\"5259\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Support improvement in <strong data-start=\"5210\" data-end=\"5259\">chewing, jaw movement, and overall quality of life<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5261\" data-end=\"5415\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Each case may require a different management approach depending on the cause, ranging from habit adjustments and bite control to more in-depth intervention if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"195k2if\" data-start=\"5417\" data-end=\"5488\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TMJ_disorder_examination_at_Phuong_Thanh_Dental_Clinic\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"5420\" data-end=\"5488\">TMJ disorder examination at Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5490\" data-end=\"5833\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">At <strong data-start=\"5494\" data-end=\"5519\">Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic<\/strong>, patients suspected of having <strong data-start=\"5545\" data-end=\"5577\">temporomandibular joint disorder<\/strong> will be carefully evaluated by the dentist based on <strong data-start=\"5621\" data-end=\"5692\">clinical symptoms, bite condition, and jaw movement function<\/strong>. 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