How to Sleep With TMD!

I recommend sleeping on your side for the vast majority of my patients. If you are one of the rare few where sleeping on your side causes your jaw to lock, then please do NOT sleep on your side!
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[@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!

[@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 :)

[@user-dj2bk4gg3x]

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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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 :)

[@allann7333]

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

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes, absolutely

[@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

[@keren1126]

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

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear that!

[@Waltaere]

Priyaa 😃

[@theTMJdoc]

Hi!!

[@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 ?

[@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!