I spent nearly 5 months hospitalized & rehab combined in late 2021 with Covid/ Pneumonia. It wiped out my body strength. My wife purchases an elevating hospital type bed for me at home. While it could have been initiated by months in a hospital bed, I started having tmjd problems when I got home and started sleeping on my side. Interestingly, what fixed my problem was elevating the head of my bed and sleeping on my back. I think when I side slept, I inadvertently put pressure on the side of my jaw, or that my jaw was simply weak from lack of use. Thankfully, I'm not suffering from tmjd now, but I did enjoy your video. Thank you!

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and I’m glad you’re not have TMD issues now!

Another very useful video! I would sure search treatment from you if I lived closer...but I live in Quebec (the far Eastern part of it). So I work with a chiropratician and I watch your videos for more informations on at home exercices. You are a wonderful teacher ! Your explanations are so clear and ease to understand ! I am sure you are helping many people to get by with TMJD, with your videos and even much more with your clinic. Keep on the great work !

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for you kind words!

I've had TMJD for about a decade or so and your videos are so knowledgeable and well presented. Just wanted to thank you for the free help you're providing like this. It's lifechanging for a lot of people suffering through this. ❤

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and be sure to Subscribe 🙏🏼

@michimaria4586

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been suffering for a couple of years, getting increasingly worse (financial difficulties getting seen by a doctor) May i ask how you got that taken care of?

@ScarletVoodoo

Жыл бұрын

@@michimaria4586 In my case I had impacted wisdom teeth that threw my bite off significantly. My condition improved a lot when I finally had them removed and my bite returned to normal. I still have the occasional tension here and there but it's greatly improved. Massaging the muscles all around the jaw and those connecting to it always helped a lot for me. I hope you find relief soon!

@Melodious_Gaane

5 ай бұрын

Sir ,there is less space (thin lining) in my right tmj joint one side.pls suggest type of treatment Very confused not got the right doctor yet now... All are selling only their guards of diffrent type. Pls help

I found out about your channel today, and already helped me! I did some of the “exercises” you tough, was fenomenal. Thank you

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Don't forget to Subscribe!

Thank you for this!! Everyone has been telling me I need to sleep on my back but everytime I do my jaw feels so much more heavy! And I end up clenching so much more when I sleep on my back!

Thank you thank you thank you. I have learned so much since I have been watching your videos ❤

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!!! Don’t forget to Subscribe 🙏🏼

thanks doc. its very helpful, i started to encouter the tmj, and im trying to do the self care by watching your videos,, thank you so much.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Brilliant video! Beautifully explained

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Thank you so much Priya. I have TMJ and clench my jaw during the day and at night. I have All on Four Dental Implants and forget to wear my night guard. I wake up with terrible migraines. The migraine medicine is causing the migraines to come more frequently. I sleep on my stomach with my hand bent so that the top of my fingers are touching my jaw. I need to change this. I have started doing a bedtime stretching video which helps my whole body but also my neck. I have had many neck injuries. I'm grateful for this video and I'm definitely subscribing!!! ❤

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

you're welcome! I'm glad your bedtime stretching helps!

Another great video, thank you very much for sharing. I have had TMD for many years and I have always managed to get a decent night's sleep by sleeping on my side.

@theTMJdoc

3 ай бұрын

I’m glad you’ve found a way to get good sleep!

Very informative video thank you doctor you're amazing!! it helped as always,Have an amazing day ahead 💜🧿

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

thank you!! 😊

This video is so helpful. Thanks a lot.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!!

This is a really honest answer with the pillow and it's 100% true, I've tried a bunch of pillows some of which are specifically marketed to TMJ and it really is about which one supports your neck the best. For me, I'm currently using a tempurpedic pillow - if you find a store near you they'll let you try them out there in the store to see which is best for you and they also have a good return policy if you find your not happy. Might want to get 2 different ones then return the one you like less. Thanks for the video Priya!

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! 😊

This was super fascinating and here I thought I was doing well by having trained myself to sleep on my back for less pressure on my jaw as I sleep. I will try sleeping on my side tonight and hopefully wake with a more relaxed jaw. Thank you for teaching me about my jaw with each of your posts!

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I hope sleeping on your side helps!

@amandatkids854

Жыл бұрын

@@theTMJdoc thank you I do as well

@dorothygale5032

8 ай бұрын

Wow who knew.

You are so great at explaining everything! I guess I’ll have to sleep on my side, which I was avoiding doing to prevent wrinkles :)

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Don’t forget to Subscribe!

@acer4237

3 ай бұрын

Rather wrinkles then pain

Thanks my friend, i subscribe to your channel bcoz your advice helped me. I was suffering from TMJ but after watching your channel it helps me alot. Sleeping position advice helps me alot 😅

@theTMJdoc

11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you found this helpful!

I am a dental assistant and currently suffering TMJ. It is extremely painful. Thanks for your videos! Just got my night guard yesterday. I am learning more wuth you in couple minutes than I had in 20 years about TMJ

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Did you get a nightguard or a tmj orthotic? They’re very different and a nightguard is not appropriate for treating TMD pain and dysfunction.

@flyingflippzfloppz7452

11 ай бұрын

@thetmjdoc interesting a nightguard is not recommended. The Maxo I saw suggested I wear a previous one I had for a month, to see if it helps. But he thinks I have bruxism. He just looked at a panoramic print out from my general dentist. Can that even show TMJ?

@flyingflippzfloppz7452

11 ай бұрын

I meant to say, I think you are right about sleep as a contributor. My pain started as I woke one morning. Could be the pillow, body position, or lack of solid slumbering sleep (tossing and turning) ? Maybe all the above lol.

Thanks for this, very helpful

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Really helpful video. Thanks

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I know this sounds silly but it feels like the only way to fix this issue is to sleep standing up. No matter how you sleep, you're sleeping laying down and you're going to put pressure on your jaw. 7 hours a day you're putting some sort of pressure on your jaw whether you're on your stomach, back, or side. How can you fix it if you're constantly aggravating the issue every single night?

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

well often times it's the relationship of the maxillary bones (the bones that house the upper teeth) to the mandible (the bone that houses the lower teeth) that is at the root of TMJ issues. If this relationship is corrected while wearing as skillfully made TMJ orthotic, then sleep position isn't as big of a factor.

@umshoug

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😅

@sak.alabdulla3281

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 indeed

@IamAloha

Жыл бұрын

I was a Dental assistant for 20 years. The mouth guard seemed to work for the majority of the patients. I recently became affected with it being a sever pain , then lock open on one side. Probably my fault for not addressing the TMJ when I knew I had the click for years. I now know how annoying it can be .

@IamAloha

Жыл бұрын

I like a medium pillow that has the loose filling on the inside , so as I'm on it I can push it around to move the inner filling thicker in spots for more support. I believe I bought it at Miejer , but don't remember the brand . It wasn't expensive at that time , maybe $15 at the most. Now post Pandemic it's probably $30 .

This is interesting, I'll try this tonight and see how it goes. Thanks doc 🙏

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

you're welcome!

Thank you very insightful.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Great, doc! Keep up the work! You're helping a lot of people. I thought sleeping on your back was better because the clenching wouldn't be as strong as when you're on your side. A speech therapist told me that.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

I respectfully disagree with your speech therapist :)

@sammalneito

Жыл бұрын

me too! i started sleeping on back couple years ago :(

@prakashchand977

Жыл бұрын

I was to send our tmj mri report kindly help me

,tnx for the very informative video it's so interesting and true...👍👏👏👏

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Don’t forget to Subscribe!!

Love watching your Videos.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏼😊

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! 🙌

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

you're welcome!

Currently suffering from TMJ on the right side as well as neck pain on that side. I spent hours crying in agonizing pain before finding this video. When I first started having symptoms my jaw would lock and I would panic and force my jaw back open, I'm now on muscle relaxers but when I sleep on my side I wake up with jaw, neck, and head pain and now I know why. I have 6 pillows and typically sleep with 2 under me and I place my arm under my pillow but then I place my hand right on my jaw 🥴🥴 all of the unnecessary pain.

@stephaniewalsh9685

Жыл бұрын

So sorry you're going through this, I'm the same on the right side constant pain in my ear, neck, shoulder, arm and all around that side of my head, sometimes I get electric shock type pain in my lips and cheekbones and sometimes the pain goes into the other side of my jaw and head, have tinnitus in my right ear as well as my jaw clicking so sorry to hear how much pain you're in really hope you get some relief asap I dont know anyone else personally who has this too so really appreciate you sharing your experience, I've been crying today too with the pain (neck is the worst second only to earache) had to take ibuprofen, paracetamol and had a hot water bottle to my face most of the day but that didnt do much, the best thing I have done for it is stretches from physiotherapy channels for my neck, then my shoulder and then ones for the TMJ muscles themselves, I have a stabilisation splint I just recently got after being referred to dental hospital and have been told that my main issue is grinding my teeth as I have had a lot of stressful events going on and that I have a misaligned bite, been advised to eat soft foods, not grind or clench my teeth, not talk too much, yawn too wide or eat foods that are too chewy like burgers and sweets, not sure where you're up to in your recovery but here if you wanna talk :) Wishing you all the best, we've got this, determined to keep working at it!

@Loyaltyy_iss_key

Жыл бұрын

@@stephaniewalsh9685 YES OMG I have the same symptoms 😭😭😭 I also stuffer from sinus issues so sometimes I'll experience pain over my whole face. I have learned that Pain Meds work BUT the real helper is muscle relaxers. After I take my pain meds I noticed that the muscles in my jaw were spasming which was causing quite a bit of pain so I take muscle relaxers to eliminate that issue and then I go on a soft foot diet for a few weeks.

@stephaniewalsh9685

Жыл бұрын

@@Loyaltyy_iss_key OMG I forgot to mention (there's that many symptoms! XD) that I'm also experiencing sinus issues and have done since before I got TMJD, I recently saw an ENT who put a camera up my nose and had hearing tests etc and he said I have rhinitis and has put me on a nasal steroid spray (Avamys) which has massively helped already and he also prescribed me to use a facial steamer machine you can get online so need to buy one, my eyes are severely dry as well so constantly using dry eye drops and eye compresses, thanks so much for sharing about the muscle relaxers and soft diet, I will speak to my doctor about it if I can't get this pain back under control myself will look into it though, just woken up after doing all the neck, shoulder and facial stretches last night, worn my stabilisation splint while I slept, put loads of pillows under my head, right arm and right side of my back and a thin cushion I always use under my neck but over my shoulder and fell asleep listening to Michael Sealey's hypnosis video for jaw grinding - feel like I've had a really restorative sleep and reduced the pain I was in yesterday by about 80-90% Really hope you got some relief as well I don't think most people understand how painful this condition can be on bad days but I don't speak to many people at the moment to rest my jaw and then after working all day on the pc I need to rest my wrists as well before I develop a problem there too 🤣🙊

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Sorry you’re going through this!!

@BeeBee10

Жыл бұрын

That sounds really extreme. Did you try botox (on doctor's prescription, administered in a hospital)? It doesn't heal, but could give you a respite.

As a DC that treats quite a bit of TMJD, I don't necessarily agree with sleeping on your back being a problem. I suppose it can cause breathing problems and clenching if you're using too large of a pillow that causes excessive cervical flexion closing off the airway. However, if you have the support from your pillow under the cervical spine and less under the head, this will actually open the trachea, like the CPR positioning that you mentioned, and keep your spine more neutral. I actually tell patients to transition to sleeping on their back to help their TMJD, neck pain, headaches etc, that you say can be caused by sleeping on your back. As usual though, it's all in how you do it. If you don't have the proper pillow setup it can be a problem. If you do, it's the most neutral way to sleep, putting the least amount of stress on the spine, shoulders, hips and basically all joints in the body. I totally agree about sleeping on your stomach and sleeping on your side with a hand or arm under your head. I also appreciate your pillow advice as it's the same that I give my patients about their pillows or beds. No one setup will fit everyone. I still believe and suggest that supine, with the proper amount of pillow support, is the best position to sleep long term.

@theTMJdoc

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for you sharing!

@keeshy

6 ай бұрын

I agree. From my personal experience, getting a pillow that supports my neck but not high for my head gives me the least amount of pain.

Thanks so much for this video. Unfortunately I’m on that seemingly long journey to find a solution to my tmj/tmd. PT, iontophoresis, dry needling. No success yet. I really believe that my tmj issues began from sleeping improperly.

@theTMJdoc

8 ай бұрын

Best of luck to you!

Thank you so much 💕💕💕

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Your videos have been very helpful to me. I used to sleep with my hands on my face as always and I didn't know that it's mainly one of the reason why my jaw looks painful everytime I wake up and sometimes click. It's crazy that it somehow lead to the point that I experienced headaches and had a hard time focusing on my work. Thank you so much for your very informative videos, I really learned a lot!! But I also have a question doctor, how about for some people like me who do not use pillows? Would that be okay?

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

I really don’t feel comfortable answering your question because the pillow you use is dependent on your neck. If you have neck pain or strain, the pillow you use could impact that.

Thank you. 😊

@theTMJdoc

8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

C-2 misalignment can also be a problem with TMJD so working with a chiropractor as well as an occlusion specialist is a good idea. I have c-2 misalignment. I unfortunately can only sleep on my back because of a shoulder injury. But I've trained myself to keep my tongue on the roof of the mouth when sleeping so I feel ok about sleeping on my back.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

yes it can!

@jessieallen1894

Жыл бұрын

That's my issue. Anytime it goes out my tmj acts up extremely bad. My head feels like a balloon about to explode right now

Very helpful

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! :) Don't forget to Subscribe!

Thank you :)

@theTMJdoc

4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!!

Thank you for this, my doctor told me to sleep on my back for it… 1. I literally can’t sleep. 2. Once I do my mouth is alot dryer and my TMD pain is a little worse despite progress we’ve made… I’m excited to gently lay on my good side tonight!

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I hope you feel better!

Grazie dall'Italia mi sono appena iscritta perché c'è la traduzione 💖

@theTMJdoc

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! ☺️

Great video! I'm finding it very difficult to sleep on my back, so I end up shifting to my side on the night. I've had a really hard time finding a good pillow, if anyone has any ideas? I'm also going for a sleep study this week to check out my airway, possible sleep apnea, and why I wake up so many times during the night. Do your patients tend to need a CPAP machine and how do they use it with their orthotic? I haven't slept much in years, looking forward to finding the causes.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry but I don't have a great pillow recommendation yet. As for my patients, yes they can use a TMJ orthotic and a CPAP at the same time.

Hi Priya - Your TMJ Lock videos are super helpful. We cannot thank you enough for reasons ...My friends son has Open Jaw Lock and the surgeon recommended Jaw replacement that horrified us. We saw your videos, and another local surgeon here in NJ tried to manipulate the jaw back, but he could not suspecting either there is scar tissue or growth. Is it possible to have a Zoom Consult with you ? How do we reach you soon? Thanks in Advance.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Hi! You can email patientcare@tmjdentaldoc.com to set up a zoom meeting with me :)

Respect you

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have always been suspecting my sleeping position in contributing to my jaw pain. Thank you for this video! I have no problem with sleeping sideways it's just that I sleep in that position where you put your hands in your under your jaw. Hopefully I can practice not to do that even when sleeping haha

@masterpopeyoda3290

Жыл бұрын

I dont wish to discredit Priya, however if yoi search "what positions to sleep with tmjd" 9/10 of those searches will recommend against side sleeping, and advise sleeping on your back. I feel torn personally because priya has helped me learn so much, however its hard to look past virtually every other "expert"'s opinion.

@ryanmowdy4014

Жыл бұрын

I have the same exact issue

Hi Dr, just wondering if you had any views on Eagle Syndrome as a cause of TMD? Thankyou for all you great videos.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

No I have not seen that :)

Thank you for the video!! I sleep on my side but habitually bring the chin to chest/bend my neck forwards and have forward head posture generally. Apart from postural work in the day is there anything I can do to encourage better sleeping posture? I seem also to lay on the trigger point/sore joint as a subconscious habit which is clearly not helping!! Thank you! ♥️

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! I'm sorry but I don't have any more suggestions besides what's in this video :)

Imho it's not that bad to sleep a short time on your stomach if you put pillows under the chest and under the forehead (you need to find the right size/shape of pillows to make it work). That position actually helped my TMJ but it's not great for sleeping so after a few hours I usually wake up and lay on my side. But it totally relaxes my jaw.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad that works for you!! 😊🙏🏼

Thank you so much for the channel! I was recently diagnosed with this and so far I have a lot of symptoms: face pain (under eye, ear, nose, throat), balance problems, tiredness, numb hands but also feet. also its hard to walk to the same time i have face pain (30s-3min). have you ever heard that this might affect feet too or never? My doctor said it can affect which I found weird…

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Yes it can affect everything you listed off. Have you seen a tmj dentist? It’s important to find one who is skilled and experienced in treating this.

@michellewood7183

Жыл бұрын

@@theTMJdoc I have all same debilitating symptoms of dizziness, vertigo, brain fog, vision hearing issues, pain neck and jaw and unable to walk or stand 18mths now with no help in Australia NSW.....no dentist in Sydney or Newcastle who understand TMJ and how to treat so as a single mum health declining fast and I honestly dont think I be around much longer......its cruel.😥 Wish I could find help it's not a life

@bddybdz

Жыл бұрын

What type of throat pain do you feel? Like a sore throat? I had an endoscopy and they saw that my hypopharynx was irritated I feel so much pain deep inside my throat but not like a sore throat its deeper.. Can this be because of tmjd? Or throat muscles? Or is it an acid problem. No doctor can tell me why my hypopharynx is irritated and where this pain comes from 😔

@diamonddancecompany8254

Жыл бұрын

@@michellewood7183 me too!!! It has taken me 13 months to figure out that this is coming from TMJ. Never would have thought! How are you holding up?

@michellewood7183

Жыл бұрын

@@diamonddancecompany8254 unfortunately I still have no help and my condition is not good at all....slowly declining very fast...dont know what else I can do I can no longer walk or stand as balance and dizzy very off.😥

Good morning Priya, Very well presented and informative. Well done, Ma'am. Am age 72. Woke up this past Thanksgiving morning with jaw popping in left joint only when closing my mouth, no popping when opening, with zero pain or discomfort. Am a side sleeper and must sleep on my left side only, as old injuries prevent me sleeping on my right. Personally aggravating, and embarrassing to eat around folks as the popping is very audible within 8 feet or so. I've had a hard life and have lost all my molars so am not able to 'maintain' my jaw muscle strength through chewing firm to hard foods. Could the lack of my molars be a factor ? Thank you.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

It could be, yes.

Thank you for giving me the truth regarding how to sleep. So many places I have stumbled onto online say that sleeping on the back is best for TMJ. Starting tonight I will begin sleeping on my right side and we'll see where that leads. Does the side that one chooses to sleep on matter?

@theTMJdoc

2 ай бұрын

No it doesn’t matter :)

I don’t sleep 💤 on my side or stomach at all so at least that’s one thing I don’t do at least. Unfortunately I still suffer horribly from TMD/TMJ and have for over 35 years and it’s gotten worse the past 7 years to the point that it interferes with my daily living. 🤕I suffer dizziness and light headedness as well. I also have severe anxiety and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 6 years ago. I’ve also been trying different pillows for years now and still haven’t found the pillow for me that really helps. But I keep trying. Wish I lived in your area because finding a specialist in my area is next to impossible. But I will try some of your recommendations. Thank you 🙏

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Where do you live?

@michellewood7183

Жыл бұрын

@@theTMJdoc I feel for you because I'm going through same stuff and no help where I live near Sydney or Newcastle in Australia.

Thank you dr Priya, your videos are very thorough and informative. I wish I was close to you, can you recommend a good TMJ doc in Australia?

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Dr Yin Teoh at Sydney Wholistic Dental Centre comes recommended but I don’t know this practitioner personally or their treatment methods

@moonlitsky5744

Жыл бұрын

@@theTMJdoc Thanks for your prompt response. Sorry I forgot to ask if you know in Melbourne 😊

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

@@moonlitsky5744 there’s a place called “TMJ and Facial Pain Clinic” in Melbourne. Again I’m not sure what their treatment methods are.

@moonlitsky5744

Жыл бұрын

@@theTMJdoc Thanks, that’s really appreciated. Mine was actually caused by trauma, not by the hit that gave me a jaw fracture just over 2 months ago, but I honestly believe it was caused by the hospital inserting the Erich arch bars where my jaw was wired shut for almost 7 weeks (it can’t be from the initial impact as I had no pain till about week 5 into the closed jaw). Knowing what I know now, after watching your videos, it’s hard to believe OMF surgeons still use the jaw wiring technique with total disregard to condyle position in the fossa and the delicate nature on TMJ !

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

@@moonlitsky5744 sorry to hear that!

I've just recently aquired tmj. About 3 months now. I sleep sitting up for 2 years now. This thing is so painful. It's intense, then seems likes it is clearing up ,then hits me hard again. I don't have sleep apnea or really even snore. I don't have any injuries. It just simply started one day . I find chewing gum seems to actually give me a little relief . Though ,it's not recommended. I am trying various rubbing techniques, not helping yet.

@theTMJdoc

11 ай бұрын

sorry to hear this!

@EricRoth._

9 ай бұрын

Same for me. No sleep apnea or injuries. Chewing gum DOES help ease my pain, even though they don’t recommend it. Which is frustrating.

Thank you for this. I have tmj and my worst symptoms are tinnitus and pain/ pressure on ear drums along with clicking/ popping sounds. But the sounds are not constant. I might hear crepitus in the morning and then it goes. Is there any imaging test that i can get done to confirm if my disc is dislocated ?

@theTMJdoc

11 ай бұрын

Please watch this video: CBCT or MRI? - Priya Mistry, DDS (the TMJ doc) #cbct #mri #tmj kzread.info/dash/bejne/nGaty9qqZaTNhLA.html

It's like you heard me, Priya. I have TMD and been okay for a few months. Done a lot of jaw PT and neck excersises. I figured out I have sleep apnea 2 weeks ago and sleep with a cpap now. I'm only 38 and was pretty shocked I have severe sleep apnea. I'm female and also have hormonal issues so I always thought this is the cause of my TMD and now, sleep apnea. But since wearing the cpap my TMD is flaring up like crazy on the left side. My eye even hurts so bad. The pressure is insane. It's dry but watery. Very strange. I try sleeping on my side but that seems to make tmd so much worse. The weird thing is that my sleep apnea is improving rapidly with the cpap. It's only been 2 weeks of usage and I have hardly any apneas now. But I feel so much worse overall. I don't understand that. I'm a bit lost. My neck is always tight. I'm always busy massaging it, dry needling it etc. And it only helps for a short while. Those simple tasks you're mentioning that your patient did, makes tmd so much worse for me as well. When I tell my PT or my dentist this they don't understand. I was diagnosed with fybromyalgia this year. But I could never really see that. I'm in pain, but it's always the same muscles. Neck, shoulders, jaw, eye, head. I have lower back problems as well. But that's been there way before tmd started. I think I do use my hand against my jaw during sleep. But I'm not aware of it. All this makes so much sense. I hope to be able to relieve this eye pressure and migraine. It's been there for 2 full days now and I can't function because of it. I live in Europe and somehow feel tmd doesn't get the same attention as it does over there. I don't k ow anyone with tmd. Thanks so much for your video. It's really like you heard me. I've been down and crying today. Just because I'm in so much pain. It stinks. I thought I managed my TMD for the last months. I was even hopeful that the cpap would also cure my TMD. It does not. 😓

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Sorry you’re going through this. When the muscles are trapped in a dysfunctional state, it can be incredibly painful and usually treatment is needed to address those muscles specifically. This involves the use of a TMJ orthotic. Dr Jaz Gulati is in the UK. He may be able to help you.

@camus444

Жыл бұрын

Magnesium (especially magnesium malate if you have fatigue) and optimal D3 levels are really important if you have fibromyalgia. Targeting some key nutrition points with help from a trusted health professional might be what you need to break the stress/pain cycle. I hope you find some relief!

Please do video about trigeminal nuralgia separate video please

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

I already have :). Here it is: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jHulm9yKYpuxaMY.html

Im your new subscriber dr priya, this is vry helpful tips though can you plz let us knw regarding TMJ Exercises as Im suffering from this TMJ problem its requested msg highly Obliged thax a ton

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Are you asking a question?

@chachachodhery8383

Жыл бұрын

@@theTMJdoc oh th a ton for reply yes i want to need TMJ Exercise really appreciatted

Great video .for few months i was missing the deep sleep.yes i feel i grind my teeth and sometime i suddenly clunch my teeth .Even sometime my tongue got hurt.i was feeling a littlte pain when i chew on the right side.i was considering a teeth issue but now i came to know this is TMJ. Should i go i get test whether i have sleep apnea ? Ite not just the TMJ joint before that i was feeling pain in my knee with out knowing the reason.Now i feel the sleep problem is the reason for all this. please advice me something

@theTMJdoc

8 ай бұрын

I'm sorry but I cannot advise you over the internet and without examining you.

Do you know if they make hypoallergenic night guards? I started clenching my teeth and it started causing serious pain in my jaw so I got a night guard but something in the night guard gave me throat and breathing problems. I tried to get an msds sheet for the night guard but my dentist and the company could not or would not provide one, so I am not sure what is causing it. My dentist said he does not know and has not provided any other possible solution, so I have to choose between pain in my teeth and jaw or breathing problems.....

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry I don’t know of any hypoallergenic materials for nightguards.

Hello Dr Priya, considering booking an appointment, where are you located, is it Portland or Vancouver ?

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Vancouver, Washington :)

Hi doc, I just finished a orthodontic treatment an my teeth are straight and good but I have TMD without pain only clicking since I was kid (15 years ago or more) and every dentist I went told me nothing wrong and I have to stay like this. I will try to find a TMD specialist in my country. Do you think that after I wear the splint I need to wear braces again? Thank you.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry but I really don't know if you'll need braces again or not. I cannot tell you that over the internet and without examining you.

I literally can get 0 sleep when I try to sleep on my side , I spend an hour just trying to sleep. Only time I get sleep is on the back or stomach although it’s been a long time I’ve avoided the back Got my custom nightguard today though I suspect it won’t do squat . I mentioned the c1 & c2 misaligned stuff today to the tmj specialist and she was “impressed” I brought it up ... why don’t they bring it up? Why am I the one who has to keep bringing up suggestions lol ... I’ve made it very clear I want to find the cause of my tmj so I can do something about it and not depend on guards and other accessories. Swear most ppl who treat you couldn’t give 2 shits about actually helping people resolve issues. Thanks for your videos at least give more info than the people we go see

@theTMJdoc

11 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear you're going through this. :/

Love from Bangladesh

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have ear pain and jaw pain because of TMJ on both sides and I have neck pain which is C 1 as you mentioned. My chiropractor is helping me for C1 issues but question about the sleep . As I sleep straight it’s difficult for me to breathe right now because of my allergies and it’s blocking my airway as you mentioned .I can’t sleep on both sides my jaw is paining .What pillow I should use than doctor and what position you might recommend in my scenario?

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Well I never recommend sleeping flat on your back or your stomach and you can’t sleep on your sides. Hmmm.. Can you sleep slightly elevated and on your back?

@evelyngonzalez901

Жыл бұрын

@@theTMJdoc why don't you recommend sleeping flat on your back? I usually do that..I heard not to sleep on your sides with TMJ but now I'm not sure what to believe

I was sleeping on my back for a year and thought it's the best position to avoid grinding.

@theTMJdoc

11 ай бұрын

It's probably the worst position to avoid grinding, especially if you have any sleep disordered breathing.

I have a TMJ Problem due to RA (rheumatoid arthritis) the ringing in my ears occurs when I sleep on either side or at times when I'm just sitting. I didn't see my rheumatologist due to financial issues.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that!

Im addicted to cracking my jaw after grinding my teeth from stress and ignorance. I need to put my mind over matter and let my jaw heal itself. Its been an issue for about 4 to 5 months now and im becoming quite anxious and afraid that the matter can grow into a huge issue ahhh

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Yes, try to make a mindful effort stop daytime clenching/bruxing activity! :)

Im a side sleeper but problem is when i sleep on right side, my head sort of sinks or goes down. So i do need hand support. It has caused problems with my jaw as im currently having tmj issues as a clicking noise is produced on my right side when i yawn.. Your video has reinforced my belief that placing hand underneath the face isnt a good practice. Im trying but at times its involuntary and i do end up with some sort of bracing by my right hand..

@theTMJdoc

11 ай бұрын

Can you get a firmer pillow?

@abeguy7981

11 ай бұрын

@theTMJdoc I have c5 to c7 disc bulging which causesforaminal stenosis. Due to that, I need a customised pillow which shouldn't be too soft nor too firm. Thank you Dr Priya for the ♥ remark..

I also noticed before I got my mouth guard that when sleeping on a inclined bed it helped me with tmj pain. I feel like my lower jaw stays open a because it is pulled down by grawity. I had stop it thou when i got my mouth guard that it thends to lock more easilly. So with mouht guard I sleep on normall bed but if I would not have mouth guard sleeping on an incline helped me.

@miropaananen1037

Жыл бұрын

Also I cant sleep on my side if im wearing my mouth guard because my jaw locks more easilly. I feel like my jaw doesn't stay center when sleepin on my side. So sleeping on my back works for me the best.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Priya can you make video on subconscious mind and meditation.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

I really don't think I'm the person that should be making that video because I don't know very much about it.

Hi Doc. I have TMJD and just recently diagnosed with sleep apnea. I wear a cpap and find that the only position I can sleep is on my back. Do you recommend the number of pillows that i should use ? I wake up feeling dizzy and and have pain not only in my jaw but also my shoulder blades. Thank you.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

I would recommend trying to sleep elevated if possible. That could be 2-3 pillows. Best of luck!

@Kuuipo8888

Жыл бұрын

@@theTMJdoc thank you so much! Appreciate it 😊

Can popping jaw cause TMJ? I have this habit of pressing right below my ear with a thumb with force while moving the jaw in the direction of force applied until it makes a big pop sound, for some reason doing so feels good but afterwards I hear a scratching sound when I chew, then I hate myself for messing with the jaw in the first place.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Yes it certainly can!

I cant sleep on my side (masseter athrophy, internal derangement). The entire force of my head puts pressure on the joint. I have about 12 pillows. Sometimes the pillow that works doesnt the next day. Sleeping on my back is the only way that I can more or less sleep.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

If that’s the case, then I’d recommend sleeping with your head elevated!

Hope one day i get treatment under you but for that i must work my ass off

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

I hope I can help you as well! :)

I sleep usually on my side, to avoid issues, and I use a hand plant on my chin to protect my neck from excessively twisting. If I must sleep on my back, I prop myself with pillows so I don't lie completely back and it is like sitting. I think I don't have sleep apnea. But what happens is when dehydration kicks in when I wake up after sleep, and I try to move my nose to and fro and to and fro with my hands, or if I stretch post-sleep, I hear what I thought was a pop from my C1-C3 neck joint, but I realize the pop was not at the neck. It was right in my TMJ! No pain in my TMJ, but this jaw "pop" is TMJ crepitus. Can I stop this "TMJ pop" by drinking water before I sleep? This joint pop also happens when I had mild idiopathic angioedema, causing my mouth-opening size to be reduced--like somebody having scleroderma disease of the face. But I don't have scleroderma. Sneezing during the angioedema can also cause this TMJ pop too.

@theTMJdoc

7 ай бұрын

I don't think that drinking water will stop your jaw from popping.

OMG I have wondered and asked the dentist why I hyper extend my jaw out at night pushing it so hard forward that it's painful and wakes me up. You just said because I am struggling to get air no one has told me that. 😢 . I struggle with that only sometimes but when I do of course it causes the muscle the jaw muscles especially on one side into my head and my ear and my face to be so extremely nagging type pain to deal with

@theTMJdoc

8 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear this!

Dear Dr Mistry, did it occur to you that a patient whose neck locks that easily from helping to manipulate a pillow case may have BJHMD or Ehlers-Danlos type 3? Those of us who do can sustain serious joint injuries from what are considered normal daily activities. Your patient should have been referred to a rheumatologist for an Ehlers or other hypermobility disorder assessment. There can also be mutations on the SPARC gene and other genetic factors. Other than that - nice video series on a problem that often needs further diagnosis.

@theTMJdoc

9 ай бұрын

Yes of course I’m aware of hypermobilith disorders and I have a video on that and make referrals as needed.

I have been a side sleeper for a long time now - however I am finding that when I sleep on the side where my articular disc is reduced when I close my jaw occasionally it always pops and catches the disc in my TMJ, if I turn over and sleep on the other side so that the disc is the side not in contact with the pillow then this never happens and it never catches! Not sure why that is - I guess its because my jaw is not hanging out to the side and is more aligned?

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Yes this is exactly why!

Hi Dr. Mistry, are you able to treat someone with TMJD if they are pregnant?

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Yes! :)

ugh well this sucks now I feel like i may have sleep apnea. Im gonna look into the SONU sleep system as well as pillows. I love sleeping on my side but my shoulders hurts in the morning then if I sleep on my back my jaw hurts more and I feel like I wake up at least 3x a night.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Yes unfortunately the majority of people with tmjd also have some sort of sleep disordered breathing.

Thanks for another helpful video as always doc! If the TMJ is worse on one side (for me my left jaw does the dominant grinding and clenching), should we sleep on the side of the dominant TMJ jaw or sleep on the other side? No worries if there is no general solution to this but I was curious which case (sleeping on left/right side if one jaw had more strain than the other) causes less jaw stress?

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Great question. Often times the side that has the most dysfunction in the joint is the side opposite to the pain -- but NOT always. that’s why I don’t make a recommendation about this

@adityakeskar

Жыл бұрын

Ah gotcha, thanks for the response.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

@@adityakeskar you’re welcome!

Can you send me a link where to get or what you would like to recommend a pillow to use when you have tmj? Thank you

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

I still haven't found one!

@lucyb283

Жыл бұрын

@@theTMJdoc Thank you

Every other source I've seen from searches recomended sleeping on back if suffering from tmjd. I don't get it, wouldnt sleeping on the sides be worse as you're putting more pressure on the sides of your jaw? And what if you have a night orthodontic?

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

I really don’t know how to explain it more clearly than I did in the video. No don’t recommend sleeping on your back because many times the tmjd is directly caused by sleep apnea and sleeping on the back is the worst for that.

Hey have you had chance experiment good pillow

@theTMJdoc

3 ай бұрын

I have! I love @pillowise!

i have been experiencing some tmjd symptoms but i might be getting braces soon. should i hold off on getting braces? (i think i got this jaw noise issue from clenching in my sleep but my mom says to just buy a mouth guard from the store)

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

A mouth guard is not the same as a tmj orthotic. I don't recommend braces if you have TMJD.

@sienabrielle

Жыл бұрын

@@theTMJdoc okay 😊

Hello Doc. I'm from PHILIPPINES I have TMJ(D) I'm suffering toothache is it possible to get brace? Thank you if you will answer my concern doc.😊

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry but I cannot answer such a specific question about your treatment over the internet and without examining you in person.

Hey priya, can you tell me what causes the mandible to grow unevenly My left mandible is a bit backward which makes my face look asymmetrical, is that because of my wrong sleeping posture or something?

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

There are many reasons for this - asymmetrical condylar growth, condylar hyper- or hypo-plasia, sometimes the way the teeth come together affects the growth, etc.

Can you please tell me why I went to PT for my TMJ pain and they told me to sleep on my back?!? 😭😭 eventually left them because the practice was a mess, and am now seeing an orthodontist who is making special mouth guards before potential surgery to fix my misaligned jaw, which I believe is at the root of my TMJ.

@theTMJdoc

6 ай бұрын

Many body workers will tell you to sleep on your back for alignment reasons but I don’t think this is good for TMD. Sorry you’re going through this!

I’ve always thought my sleeping position didn’t help my TMJ So thank you for the video I have always slept on my side. But when I do, I find I am more apt to have clicking problems when I do. When I try to sleep on my back, I don’t seem to have as much clicking if any. So I always thought I needed to try sleeping on my back. The problem is, I can’t do that. I naturally go to my side by habit. I don’t have OSA. And I don’t put my hands under my jaw. SoI still think I need to try sleeping on my back What do you think?

@theTMJdoc

11 ай бұрын

I really don't feel comfortable making a specific suggestion for you over the internet and without examining you. Sorry and best of luck to you!

@danbrowe

10 ай бұрын

@@theTMJdoc thank you for the reply. I have shoulder problems also. And sleeping on my side puts pressure on my shoulders.

Hello, Dr. I'm from the Philippines. Is it possible to have numb legs and hands as TMJ symptoms. Hope you answer.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is!

@AbedKiev

Жыл бұрын

@@theTMJdoc Thank you, so much for answering.

I don't grind my teeth when I sleep, but i do have TMJ issues. My husband did say I sleep with my mouth open. Do you have any tips for keeping your mouth closed?

@theTMJdoc

11 ай бұрын

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Idk if my migraines are from tmj or just teeth misalignment. My teeth have been shifting and the pain and pressure from the shifting has been causing massive and recurrent migraines. I also sleep on my stomach with my hands under my pillow so I'm unsure if I have tmj or not. I am just looking for relief from these frequent migraines. They last all day and sometimes days. It's so intolerable.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that! Have you seen a TMJ dentist?

Hello Dr. Mistry I am a 18 year old boy. My jaw is popping but without any pain. Should I use braces ?? Or any other treatments?

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry but I cannot make a recommendation for your treatment over the internet and without examining you.

Do you think an issue with the nose can contribute to TMJ? I can't breathe well through my nose and end up sleeping with my mouth open and I'm convinced this is what caused my TMJ

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Mouth breathing can be a contributing factor

Wish I could book an appointment with you lots of dentist's here are so un educated on Tmj and facial pain

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

You can email my office to set up a zoom consultation with me if you’d like - patientcare@tmjdentaldoc.com

@HalfHarry

Жыл бұрын

I never got back to them because I was so bisy! I have an appointment with a maxifacial surgeon on the NHS in 2 weeks anything you would redomened I ask him? He said he's going to fit me for a Mouthguard made by him finally after 2 years of back and forth with Botox treatments doing nothing he's agreed to make a hard splint for 160 pounds which I believe is a good price? About 200usd my x-rays and MRIs again show normal bar some subluxation on the left or something but nothing to warrant surgery i was told I have had occasional locking on the left side but I believe this was exerbated with a soft guard I was using at night made by my dentist which only seemed to make things worse so I'm against hard guards and Botox now as both made me worse. But thanks again is there anything I should ask him ? He claims to be a specialist in tmj and facial pain disorders he's the one who did my Botox but didn't answer any questions due to time slots this time I have 30 mins with him so anything you say I appreciate a lot thank you! I have also tried a neck pain pillow but it didn't seem to help me really!

Despite seemingly having TMJ for many years, it only really became like "holy shit" after my wisdom teeth became impacted, then I got lockjaw... I am trying to figure out whether removing the wisdom teeth would just make everything 10x worse... and whether the impaction just aggravated the TMJ or instead created it, I suspect that it simply aggravated the TMJ.

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

what are your current symptoms?

@Retrofire-47

Жыл бұрын

@@theTMJdoc uhhh, fun list! Jaw/neck pain [left bias], first (?) molar on left side ultra-sensitive - radiating pain outward to jaw, overall tooth sensitivity, really bad malocclusion, jaw opens incorrectly to left side then aligns at end, all kind of popping when opening, lots of potentially associated stuff like a persistent headache/tinnitus, ongoing nerve pinch in neck, numbness in extremities, severe insomnia, poor myofascial development, improper tongue positioning, difficulty swallowing, etc.

@mamatapandey6073

Жыл бұрын

@@Retrofire-47mine became worse after removal but dr insisted it could cause nerve infection later so i gad to get ot removed

@Retrofire-47

Жыл бұрын

@@mamatapandey6073 Do you think it is worth* getting the extraction(s) performed if the infection is "mild" according to the surgeon(s) and also if my TMD is severe? I honestly decided to hold off because I would actually rather have the latent infection in my mouth - so long as my body has it under control - rather than do something that could destabilize the situation like an invasive surgery. I actually just wanted to hear your honest take on my situation... if you don't feel like responding, no prob

@drinkinouttacups2665

9 ай бұрын

​@@Retrofire-47how'd it go?

I have a full mask for sleep apnea cpap. I find my hands are frequently under my cheek while sleeping to keep the tubing in place. TMD (anterior displacement of disc since July 8, 2022). Suggestions?

@theTMJdoc

6 ай бұрын

I’m sorry but I cannot make suggestions over the internet and without follow up questions and discussion. If you’d like you can email my office to set up a zoom meeting with me - patientcare@tmjdentaldoc.com

@cindiobryan5832

6 ай бұрын

@theTMJdoc I definitely understand that it is impossible to make suggestions. I am thinking that I might like to see you in person for suggestions and treatment. I would really like to be able to eat in a normal fashion, procede in the lifestyle I enjoy. At the age of 72 (no other aches, pains or medical issues other than hypothyroid), I would like to live an active life with no jawpain.

Is sleeping on your side still recommended if a person struggles with forward head posture?

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

yes!

Is ok to put your arm/hand under the pillow since we don’t directly put the hand to our face?

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I do that!

@michellewood7183

Жыл бұрын

@@theTMJdoc what pillow you use Dr Priya

Both my discs are dislocated without reduction. My insurance will not pay for it unless it is submitted medically. I'm in alot of pain. What can I do?

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

sorry to hear that! Well, it's a medical condition because it's a problem with the muscles and the jaw joints (not the teeth) so it should be submitted to medical insurance. this is how I treat this condition with a 90% success rate at my office: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eoaiytulnNPQccY.html

possibly a silly question, but is roof-tongue posture maintenance important while in bed ? It never feels comfortable for some reason. I also find when i wake that i have been breathing through an open mouth irrespective. Not sure how I can consciously avoid this while unconscious :P

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s important all the time:). Consulting a practitioner who provides myofunctional therapy will likely be helpful. Megan VanNoy is great and does everything over Zoom!

@tmcc2799

Жыл бұрын

@@theTMJdoc Thank you Doc

My ears start ringing so loudly if I sleep on my side, jaw hurts more and twitches/spasms more :/ I’ve been getting the choking & airway stuff, too but that’s almost preferable

@theTMJdoc

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that!

doc, just a few months ago, i have pain all over my left side i thought it was my tooth but it was not per dentist, so he think i have TMJ, i wear night guard every night but i have pain when i opened my mouth wide or yawn. Do I need TMJ night guard?

@theTMJdoc

9 ай бұрын

I'm sorry but I cannot advise you over the internet and without examining you.

@pinkorchid333

9 ай бұрын

@@theTMJdoc Thank you!