Are there any ways to prevent TMJ syndrome from developing?
Although there are ways to prevent TMJ syndrome from developing at a very young age, there is virtually no way to prevent it from developing later on in life. To prevent TMJ syndrome, you need to avoid trauma on the jaw, repetitive unconscious movement of the jaw, tooth grinding, excessive gum chewing, jaw thrusting, and limiting the size of the foods you eat. Degenerative joint diseases, such as osteoarthritis can cause TMJ syndrome.