I wanted to let you know that the first sign my son and I had that we
had TMJ was our top teeth hitting on top of our bottom teeth. This
means that the bottom jaw is trying to come forward from a trapped
position. If you have had orthodontics than I would say you have the
same problem my son and I have, that the orthodontist moved your lower
jaw back and the brought you top teeth in to hold this force position
which caused your TMJ. If you haven't had orthodontics it still
supports that you lower jaw is trapped posteriorly and is trying to come
forward to relieve your TMJ and correct your lower jaw position.
Either way it's not got because it will cause wear and damage to your
teeth and gums and it needs to be addressed as soon as possible. My
sons teeth started doing this and within 2 months he had 2 deep groves
worn in his front teeth. The hard contact can also cause root
resorption, it needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Also it's a
major sign that your jaw joints are damaged and they will continue to
suffer damage unless you get the proper treatment which would begin with
a proper fitting splint to protect your teeth and jaw joints. If the
doctor you seeing won't address this problem, find one who will because
it will only get worse.
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