How to Sleep With TMD!

[@mattd2026]

Great to hear side sleeping is best because no matter what strategy I use I wake up on my side. Curious to see what pillow recommendations you have

[@theTMJdoc]

Coming soon!

[@elizabethstewart355]

I can't not sleep on my side because I have bulging disc but my TMJ is better sleep on my side but my back is worse what I can do please help

[@BrandonPotter-r9b]

Last night I was drooling after having 6.5 events an hour. I have a chin strap that needs adjustment. My central Ai was 5.9 . It didn't record obstructive apnea this morning. It varies every day with foods I eat that cause my jaw to sublux . Tomorrow is my 13th chiropractor appointment. I will be reassessing my rib and scapula situation. I still haven't fitted my night guard properly . This week I should do something about it.

[@theTMJdoc]

Best of luck to you!

[@michellewood7183]

When it comes to scan for TMJ is MRI scan the best over say a CT.

[@theTMJdoc]

Please watch this video for the answer to your question: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGPcmqunaqaaiq8si=AdGIAkTxueavIvKv

[@mckenziehansen572]

Should I sleep on the side that doesn’t hurt, or the side that does? Or does it matter?

[@theTMJdoc]

It generally doesn't matter but if it causes more pain to sleep on the side that hurts, then switch :)

[@BBBrandon0]

Do TMJ orthotics cause a change in your jaw appearance, or will your facial features stay the same?

[@theTMJdoc]

No they don’t change your features :)

[@BBBrandon0]

@@theTMJdoc Thank you for the response!

[@danielskrauklis1994]

im trying to figure out what orthodontist i should chose. are orthodontic clinics that also provide myofuctional therapy better? because when applying braces they will not create end result that will interfere with correct tongue posture.

[@theTMJdoc]

I think that’s a good place to start!

[@chrislynn9666]

My million dollar question re sleep and TMJ is how not to clench in my sleep. A not insignificant reason that I don’t seek treatment is that I figure I will undo any gains as soon as I fall asleep and clench with Superman strength again, but I have NO idea how to stop. I do not have sleep apnea do sleep on my side.

[@theTMJdoc]

There’s no appliance that will stop your from clenching but there are TMJ orthotics that mitigate the effects of clenching -> drastically reducing pain and protecting the joints.

[@chrislynn9666]

@@theTMJdoc Ok thank you

[@theTMJdoc]

@@chrislynn9666 I really wouldn’t recommend chasing the goal of not clenching. Protecting the joints and keeping the muscles happy is a much more attainable goal.😊🙏🏼

[@chrislynn9666]

@@theTMJdoc thank you. I was actually under the impression that treatment was futile if you can’t stop or fix the cause, so that’s good to know.

[@theTMJdoc]

@@chrislynn9666 most of my patients never fully stop clenching and they all feel at least 90% better when they finish treatment :)

[@LuisLopez-wd6hd]

What if you have temporal tendinitis? 😢 I feel like any pressure on my temples gets it worse. I avoid sleeping sideways cuz of that.

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear that!

[@KaijuRails54_Official]

Fr my pains are making me depressed

[@emmahartvig9860]

Hi! I have bad TMD and after Botox in the jaw my entire area got so unstable. I wake up in the night with open jaw lock because I unconsciously open my mouth super wide when I’m asleep. What can I do?

[@theTMJdoc]

unfortunately the only solution I have for this is not opening that wide. Sorry - I don't have a better solution. You are likely slightly hypermobile in the jaw joints.

[@allann7333]

Great video. Can sleeping on your back cause jaw pain? Sometimes, I wake up jaw soreness.

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes, absolutely

[@elizabethstewart355]

😭😭😭 thank you

[@jananis6896]

I recently had braces for over bite and deep bite. They kept a blue bite guard on my inner teeth. I had my jaw locked 2 times on my right side and not able to open my mouth fully 😢. Pls tell me is that due to braces or tmj. Also does mewing help?

[@theTMJdoc]

I’m sorry, but I can’t really tell you much without examining you and over the Internet.

[@meggiraldo4404]

Los conocimientis que usted transmite son invaluables. Me han aportado mucho. ❤❤ Muchas gracias. Quisiera saber por qué mis sintomas empeoran cuando duermo de lado? En que casos se puede dar esto? Llevo 2 semanas durmiendo de espalda sin almohada o con una muy baja y es de la única manera que noto mejoría .🤔🤔

[@theTMJdoc]

For a rare few, TMD worsens if you sleep on your side. This is usually in people who have a lot of instability in the jaw joint and are prone to clicking, popping, and locking episodes.

[@meggiraldo4404]

Muchas gracias. ❤❤

[@theTMJdoc]

@@meggiraldo4404 you’re welcome!

[@keren1126]

I prefer to sleep on my side, but it causes me ear pain.

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear that!

[@sharone7419]

Is it fine to lie down on your back if you do not have sleep apnea ?

[@theTMJdoc]

Well, it’s still not preferable because the jaw drifts backwards which puts pressure on the joints.

[@sharone7419]

@@theTMJdoc Sure I see will not try that. Can you make a video on the best pillow for TMJ ?

[@Waltaere]

Priyaa 😃

[@theTMJdoc]

Hi!!