Can a Palatal Expander or Braces Cause TMJ?

September 9, 2011
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There is a review titled "I now have TMJ for life" and several people have commented that they have TMJ problems, and also had palatal expanders and braces when they were younger. Is there a link between palatal expanders, braces, and TMJ?

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