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Is it possible that temporomandibular joint disorder is caused by stress and anxiety?

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See below: Stress and anxiety are risk factors associated with TMJ and there is additional data supporting structural TMJ problems caused by anxiety.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 3/26/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Partly: Stress response is often clench/grind teeth. This can lead to or exacerbate a TMJ problem. Stress can also make any pain problem you have more painful.

Answered 3/26/2015

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