Is TMD (temporo-mandibular joint disorder) related to MS? Posted: 10-20-06 12:48pm
I was diagnosed with MS 5 years ago; I've
had it approx. 10 years. I also have a
misaligned jaw (not due to injury) and a
cross bite that was never corrected. I'm
experiencing TMD, according to my dentist.
I am looking for treatment for the jaw
misalignment - surgerical or
non-surgical. I was surprised to find
that TMD and MS share some simlar symptoms
and I'm wondering if there is a connection
between the two, or if I'm dealing with
completely separate issues?
There isn’t any connection between
multiple sclerosis and temporo-mandibular
joint disorder. MS is a neurological
autoimmune disorder whose various
neurological symptoms are due to brain
lesions. TMD is not caused by a brain
lesion. Symptoms of TMD originate from the
TMJ and surrounding structures (face
muscles, teeth, ligaments, nerves, blood
vessels, ear etc.). TMD is usually due to
physical and mental stress.
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