Thank you very much for this wonderful video and very useful information. We hope you will explain to us the treatment of TMJ hypermobility

@theTMJdoc

11 ай бұрын

I treat patients with hypermobility the same way as I've described in the video below :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/m3phz8unYdSYZLA.html

Great video, I finally understand my TMJ when you break it down into different areas. I have had all of these painful symptoms. I am now on Naproxen which has made an incredible improvement. My disk is all "mashed up", I have had Crepitus as well. My doctor also has me on some jaw strengthening and opening exercises. On top of it, I had Disc fusion of my C1 and C2 a year ago. (Yes, I'm kind of an arthritic mess, LOL.) If I have to rely on Naproxen for the rest of my life, I wonder what I am going to do, I don't know the long term affects of it is. Thanks for your videos, Priya!!!

@theTMJdoc

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words!

@apandey4724

Ай бұрын

hey how do you manage are you still taking naproxen?

@judyboyle9232

Ай бұрын

@@apandey4724 It is a life saver.

For people who have clear clicking and popping where the disk come out of alignment, why is it that some people don't experience any pain from the retrodiscal tissue. I had TMD with clicking and popping but never experienced pain coming from the retrodiscal tissue itself, but did have slight pain and soreness coming from all the muscles of mastication. Is there a certain level of disfunction that has to be reached in the system for the pain in the retrodiscal tissue to arise?

@theTMJdoc

11 ай бұрын

Yes, I've seen this too - where people with clicking/popping DON'T have pain from the retrodiscal tissue. I don't have a clear answer as to why, unfortunately.

Can exercises be performed on the medial pterygoid muscle or is it unreachable? I've seen you make videos on releasing the lateral pterygoid but not on the medial pterygoid. Thanks!

@theTMJdoc

11 ай бұрын

the medial pterygoid is more difficult to reach and you could hurt yourself if you do it wrong..

How to get rid of open bite due to usage of splint through out day except while eating any suggestions or tips expecting from your side mam❤

@theTMJdoc

11 ай бұрын

I cannot advise you "how to get rid of open bite" over the internet and without examining you. Sorry!

Can you focus on the shoulder muscles, tmj affected pain there and share release exercises? If you have already... I did not find that.

@theTMJdoc

9 ай бұрын

I haven't done that. I'll work on that!

Like Doctor advise,based on suspicion TMJ disorder,i am following soft food diet and it helps with pain..So far government dentist gave me muscle relaxant and painkiller along with some cream to appy on jaw,near neck and ears and it helps to reduce pain but not long untill it comes again..Having hard time with this and had several panic attacks because sometimes its hard to swallow food and even saliva because of the pain on jaw and chin too..Help me out doctor need some advice and opinion from u thank u doc😢 6:26 all symptoms is there fr 1 month😭

@theTMJdoc

10 ай бұрын

If you’d like you can email my office to set up a zoom meeting with me so I can see if/how I can help: Patientcare@tmjdentaldoc.com

Opinions on a displaced disk in jaw that just cracks easily if I move my mouth a certain way. It’s been like this for 7 years and i have to wait until I’m older to get the surgery bc my parents. I’m 19 rn. If I don’t eat, the side of that area (left side of jaw) feels a small ache sensation and it feels like I need to keep cracking/popping it. Idefk I’ve dealt with this torture everyday. Is this permanent or something.

@theTMJdoc

10 ай бұрын

I'm sorry but I don't feel comfortable giving an opinion on your condition over the internet and without examining you.

Is there any mouthwash that can help toothache pain? Thank you.

@theTMJdoc

11 ай бұрын

not that I'm aware of.

Hi doctor,i am Nishan from Malaysia..I am having jaw pain for past 1 month..I went to dentist suspecting TMJ based on the symptoms headache,pain near ear and hard to eat,speak and swallow and even worst panic attacks.But they said no TMJ disorders based on Xray only😢Went to many clinics,hospital but they are confused..I couldn't open my mouth fully while eating and it is giving me neck and shoulder pain too..Who should i consult for better results doctor?Who can detect this TMJ disorder?I am currently visiting Ent specialist and took blood test so hoping no problem on my nerves or bones..Som doctors suspect TMJ disorders but no enough evidence to say i got TMJ..

@theTMJdoc

10 ай бұрын

I’d recommend seeing a TMJ dentist.

I have been watching your videos and I have learned a lot about TMJ and all the bad habits I have and I need to let go (gum chewing, clenching...). Have you got any information about TMJ and tinnitus? I thought I was growing def, but after hearing exams, my doctor told me it's my jaw and there is nothing he can do about it... Keep up the good work and thank you for what you are teaching and the way you are helping us.

@theTMJdoc

10 ай бұрын

Tinnitus is the one symptom that doesn’t respond predictably to TMJ treatment unfortunately.

@rosinha3a

10 ай бұрын

@@theTMJdoc Thank you for answering my question. I wish you all the best.

What to do with hyoid muscles pain in the neck due to night clenching caused by tmd?

@theTMJdoc

7 ай бұрын

The best treatment I know for this is a skillfully made TMD orthotic.

Hello, hopefully you can help me. I previously had popping/pain on my left TMJ. I was put on day/night guard 24/7 for 7 months and successfully completed phase 1. To start phase 2(braces) I was sent to remove all wisdom teeth. It's been 3 weeks since wisdom teeth removal and there has been a strong pain only on the same tmj I treated everytime I chew. My jaw did not like the surgery too much. Pain grows with harder foods, pains concentrated on the joint but after chewing, muscles on cheek feel sore. Since there's no popping/clicking I feel it might be the muscles of mastication. My question is, will time and a soft food diet resolve the issue or will I need a specific treatment. I truly appreciate it.

@fabianserna-hk2il

3 ай бұрын

I seeked out to my TMJ doctor but he said to wait out at least 6 weeks post wisdom teeth surgery before even doing an exam. My concern is that I could do damage to my joint/muscle while waiting since pain is significant. I guess I just want a second opinion.

@theTMJdoc

3 ай бұрын

Im sorry but there’s no way I can answer this without follow up questions and discussion. If you’d like you can set up an online consultation with me using this link 😊🙏🏼 tmjdentaldoc.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/1/treatment/8

Mam I have a doubt 🤔 - I have TMJD on right how it affects the TMJ on left .

@theTMJdoc

11 ай бұрын

compensation. If one side has dysfunction, the other side will compensate since both jaw joints are connected by the jaw bone.

I have seen a neurologist this week who has told me my left droopy eyelid is a severe form of muscular TMJD and when my jaw and temporal area hurt the most I also get a droopy eye lid on the affected side. Months on end. It freaked me out in the beginning but neuro assured me it's muscular. My face is now being asymmetrical because of this and i hate it. Makes me really sad. I do have a bad case of TMJD and wish I was able to visit your practice. But I live in Europe. Health insurance wise I prob can. But idk if it will help me. It's just really frustrating that 3 years in, it is worsening and treatments have no affect so far. Botox is my last hope. Don't like it. Very expensive (it's not insured here) but I need to try it. Fingers crossed.

@theTMJdoc

10 ай бұрын

Best of luck to you!

@yashreddy7554

2 ай бұрын

Did you find the solution I have the same problem

I have swalling in my mouth muscles and if i eat food my tmj pain but no cliking i can open my mouth 4 fingers i have rest my joint 30 days to not eat hard but it cannot do any thing properly but some people says that chewiing in hood for tmj it can high blood circulation and if there are swalling in tmj it can reduce it can i chew plzzzzz answer me plzzzzzzz🙏🏻

@theTMJdoc

2 ай бұрын

I’m sorry but I don’t understand your question?

I have done MRI TMJ one week back . After that I am feeling some disturbance in my throat. Will it effect the throat. I feel something struck in my throat. They put some 20 mm cyrange to open the mouth while doing MRI

@theTMJdoc

10 ай бұрын

I really don't know if it will affect the throat -sorry!

Does missing top back molars cause tmj?

@theTMJdoc

10 ай бұрын

An imbalanced bite can be a causative factor for TMD.

Getting facial nerve tingling sometimes. Is it due yo TMJ. I have been suffering from TMJ. SO to whom i need to consult, is it related to nephrologist or dentist. How ro overcome this problem. Is it normal to get spasam while have TMJ PAIN

@theTMJdoc

10 ай бұрын

It's hard for me to tell you what's causing the tingling sensation, spasming, and/or pain over the internet and without examining you. Sorry!

I dislocated my jaw eating an apple...my teeth got stuck. My chiropractor put it back but I was having trouble keeping it in. I found you videos and I am 8 weeks into the jaw staying in place. I realized that it was the muscles that kept pulling the jaw out. You are the only one that actually mentioned adjusting the neck. I am about 98% tmj free...no clicking etc.. due to the massaging the muscles behind the ear. I am massaging all the chewing muscles daily now.

@theTMJdoc

10 ай бұрын

Best of luck to you!!

In my head i can't seem to understand how resting the tongue on the roof of the mouth is correct tongue posture. I mean, isn't that similar to having your arm up all day? How would that be a relaxing position? Either way, i assume you do it, is it worth it to rest the tongue in the roof of the mouth?

@theTMJdoc

10 ай бұрын

If you have a tongue tie, it can feel like too much work to rest your tongue up against the roof of your mouth. I'd recommend directing your questions to a practitioner who provides myofunctional therapy :)

Additional to having severe pain when chewing and pain in my teeth the insides of my ears are constantly itching all the time, and peeling every couple day. Could this be caused by TMJ or TMD

@theTMJdoc

11 ай бұрын

yes it could.

With the use of TMJ appliance, does the TMJ regrow overtime?

@theTMJdoc

10 ай бұрын

no, if bone is lost an orthotic cannot make it "regrow".

Have you ever had to refer anyone for jaw surgery ??

@theTMJdoc

10 ай бұрын

Only once.

Ugh ya I pretty much given up and assuming I’ll end up with jaw surgery at some point. Got a custom made splint even though I don’t believe in those things cause it doesn’t resolve the problem and at first everything went well for a couple weeks and cracks and pops were less and now I’m getting the jaw pains again . Been doing physio as well for 3 weeks . Been avoiding hard foods as well except once when I had a pork chop but i cut the pieces really small to avoid lots of hard chewing I give up

@theTMJdoc

11 ай бұрын

sorry to hear this!

@socialmediag5485

11 ай бұрын

@@theTMJdoc yup and now I notice something weird with a gum around a tooth like it’s coming loose? Even though I brush and floss daily . I suspect it’s the mouth guard causing my issues .Emailed them and heard of nothing for 2-3 days , prior to getting the $$ they replied right away . Sadly ppl just care about money these days Sorry needed to vent

@theTMJdoc

10 ай бұрын

@@socialmediag5485 sorry you’re going through this!

@socialmediag5485

10 ай бұрын

@@theTMJdoc thank you, any advice? I’m thinking the guard is causing issues but I still have 2 weeks before my appointment and don’t know if I should just call now . Is there any specific test I should be asking for? Mri is the only thing I can think of

I have two questions. 1/ Do your patients have to wear the TMJ orthotic for lifetime? 2/ Also, after the orthotic treatment, do you make sure that all the teeth meet evenly and can be felt by the patient? Thank you

@theTMJdoc

10 ай бұрын

Hi! These questions cannot be answered quickly via text. If you’d like you can email my office to discuss these questions at length via zoom. Patientcare@tmjdentaldoc.com

Hmm mine pops when closing more often then when I open my mouth and i know the pain when chewing for me can get to point of pain when drinking I also know growing up doctors got onto me for not chewing my food enough still don't chew enough still waiting to book tmj appointment need to pay off loans I've got out ATM 1st plus ATM shoulder is main focus since it dislocated in my sleep a few nights ago so in a sling problem is it's still sublaxing while in sling so just giving my arm the "really now why" look every time as I put it back in place betting shoulder isn't helping my neck witch isn't helping tmj any but it's life taking things one step at a time best I can still over here calling my own joints cry babies and brats though lol reason I do is I swear they just want my attention for a moment so they do the any attention is better then no attention route lol so yes I do *pat pat pat the joint* and tell it that "it's ok my little crybaby of a joint" after I put them back in place lol but yea anyways thank you again on the TMJ videos I love seeing them and learning more on the joint since it's one of my cry babies of a joint/muscle and one of my main migraine causes from what I can tell neck and shoulder being the other 2 of the top 3 lol also yes I call them cry babies because it will trigger my mind to picture the joint in a diper and has a binky while either crying or pouting it gets me to laugh a little advantage of wild imagination to stay cheerful anyways have a wonderful day and GL with all your videos and patients sorry for long message 😂

@theTMJdoc

11 ай бұрын

thanks for your kind words about these videos!