Anyone else ever have orthodontics cause TMJ later in life?

I had braces and retainer for 8 years from age 14 to 22. I wore headgear and later rubber bands. I think they made my upper jaw too small. It is at my far range of motion to close my teeth together and my jaw pops when I open it far. The only time I close my teeth completely together is when I am chewing. We can't afford TMJ treatment, since the insurance doesn't cover it.

Anyone else ever have orthodontics cause TMJ later in life?
I feel your pain. I got TMJ after braces too. But mine doesn't seem to be as bad as yours. Just popping and pain and locking of my Jaw. I sort of learned to deal with it cuz the treatments are too expensive.
Reply:It happens, depending on how you were treated. If teeth or jaw were pushed back, yes.





Teach yourself that when you yawn, you touch the roof of your mouth with your tongue - keeps the strain off your ligaments.