Could having tmj cause my teeth to grind during the day time?

LIkely the other way: It is more than likely that your grinding is exacerbating your tmj. Would be worth your while to look into solutions for your TMJ by speaking with a dentist or ent. Good luck!

Possibly but...: Grinding of the teeth occurs at night, and clenching occurs during the day. Clenching can be a symptom of tmj/tmd, biut not everyone who clenches necessarily had tmj. I would check to see if you have other symptoms that can be a sign of tmd. My website lists some of the more common symptoms or you can research. www.jbassmantmj.com.

Possible: Tmj syndrome manifests itself in many ways. An unstable occlusion can often cause patients to grind their teeth during the day or night . But other factors are often involved such as stress etc. I suggest you see a well-trained dentist who treats TMJ to diagnose your specific problem.

Complex issue: Grinding or clenching of teeth (bruxism) and temporomandibular dysfuntion (tmd )are related. See your dentist who can evaluate what is going in your particular case, how it can be prevented, treated or managed. There is no simple answer to this complex issue, and only a dentist with training and experience in this area can properly evaluate and discuss your specific issues.

Yes: While grinding has been implicated causally with TMD, develpment of a TMD can cause the patient to clench/grind also.