Causes of Jaw conditions

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List of causes of Jaw conditions

Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Jaw conditions) that could possibly cause Jaw conditions includes:

Jaw injury
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Neurological condition
Psychological condition (type of Mental health conditions)
Myofascial pain is often caused by tension, spasm, or fatigue of the muscles that allow a person to chew, called the masticatory muscles. Grinding of the teeth and jaw clenching are related to myofascial pain and can lead to headaches

Jaw conditions: Related Medical Conditions

To research the causes of Jaw conditions, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Jaw conditions:

Jaw arthritis
Lock jaw

Jaw conditions: Causes and Types

Causes of Types of Jaw conditions: Review the cause informationfor the various types of Jaw conditions:

TMJ Syndrome
Myofascial pain
Internal TMJ deranqement
Degenerative joint disease
Clicking jaw - may be harmless; often from a displaced disc.
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Causes of Broader Categories of Jaw conditions: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:

What causes Jaw conditions?

Article excerpts about the causes of Jaw conditions:
Severe injury to the jaw or TMJ can cause TMD. For example, a heavy blow can fracture the bones associated with the joint, or damage the disc. This may result in a disruption of smooth jaw motion causing pain or locking of the jaw during movement. Other causes of TMD are less clear. A poor bit (malocclusion) orthodontic treatment, jaw clenching, teeth grinding, as well as physical and mental stress have all been linked to TMD. Unfortunately, their roles as definite causes have not yet been determined. (Source: excerpt from TMD-TMJ (Jaw Disorders): NWHIC)