TMJ disorder

Sleep Bruxism Can Be a Risk Factor for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

by Medical University of Vienna

Nocturnal teeth grinding and clenching of the upper and lower jaw are known as sleep bruxism and can have a number of consequences for health. In dental science, the question of whether sleep bruxism is associated with the development or progression of temporomandibular joint disorders is controversial. In a study conducted at the University Clinic … Read more

Bruxism and TMJ Disorder- Main Differences & Symptoms

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The following is an excellent overview and explanation to patients of the distinction between bruxism and TMJ disorder…..from Dental Health Magazine staff – June 3, 2011   Bruxism is the medical condition which is the result of the fact that an individual grinds his/her teeth during the night. Since clenching of the teeth is an involuntary … Read more