Question 1

can tmj cause increased iop?

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No: Tmj is not associated with increased iop.

Question 2

could tmj cause vision problem?

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NO: Tmj causes pain and discomfort.When eating or talking you hear a click or grinding noise but your vision shouldn't be impaired.

Question 3

what causes why i have pain in my tmj?

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Joint problems: While the TMJ is somewhat unique, it is still similar enough to other joints of the body.  Injury, inflammation, strain, excessive forces, twists, etc. Can cause internal swelling, inflammation, strains on ligaments, internal damage to disc, etc will elicit pain.  See your dentist for an evaluation and treatment.

Question 4

what is tmj and what causes it to get worse?

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Multiple factors: Temporomandibular dysfunction is an imbalance between the jaw joints, the muscles that control the jaw, and the way the upper and lower teeth mesh. Something amiss in any of these three systems can cause "tmj" pain. It is often brought on by stress or overuse of your jaw, such as in chewing gum, or opening too wide.  Treatment would be based on the specific diagnosis of the problem

Question 5

could tmj cause someone to chew food loudly?

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Perhaps: Only in that some patients with displaced TMJ discs have very loud popping and snapping of the jaw with chewing. If that is the case, see an oral surgeon who may recommend an operation.

Question 6

what causes tmj, and how do people deal with it?

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Many things!: Tmj problems can be caused by many things, but it's usually some form of trauma. It can be a bad bite, nighttime clenching or grinding of the teeth, a blow to the jaw or a car accident. People deal with it in a variety of ways, beginning with a soft diet, moist heat and nsaid's. Eventually, splint therapy, orthodontic treatment or even surgery may be indicated to treat TMJ problems.

Question 7

is it possible for tmj to cause facial deformities?

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It might: There is a balance between how your teeth fit together, how the joints function and how the muscles move the jaw.  The right side and left side should be symmetrical, but if things are not functioning properly it is very possible and probable that asymmetries will exist and may appear as facial deformities.

Question 8

what are the symptoms, causes and medications for tmj.?

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Much info: There is a lot of information regarding tmj.  See the following link from the mayo clinic for useful information on tmj.  Best wishes.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tmj/basics/definition/con-20043566.

Question 9

what are the signs of tmj? what are the signs of tmj and what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Many: Some of the signs..Jaw pain, temporal headaches, jaw fatigue, inability to open, ear pain, achy/sensitive teeth, excessive wear of teeth, history of cracked teeth, neck pain, pain in cheek, ..For more extensive list check the link....

http://www.laserdentistbaltimore.com/tmj-disorder/.

Question 10

can tmj cause dizzines and equilibrum probleme?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: this is an inner ear problem, kindly see your doctor for possible referral to an ENT specialist, best wishes

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