Jaw Locked Closed - Part 1 - Priya Mistry, DDS (the TMJ doc)

[@micheleanderson1800]

Oh my, what I would give to have a mouth full of beautiful teeth like yours! It makes me cry when I see how much wrong dentistry has ruined my teeth which I have very little left and ruined my ability to eat and not have so much pain to deal with. It's so expensive to get help with teeth and/or find a dentist like yourself that can help.

[@13nlsc]

Same. I had a dentist suggest veneers. It was hard core advertising his practice did. My dad was sick and I wasn’t paying attention at the visit. He ended up grinding down my six front - healthy teeth - to spikes!!! What could I do? My dad passed the next day and I tried to put behind me. Instead of veneers, he did crowns.. two which fell off I. Public places. He took so much structure, I had to have two implants. Another tooth has a pin in it and I’m waiting for that to break. I cannot ever see retiring because I will need dental insurance and eventually crown replacement, my biggest fear is being elderly and not being able to replace them. It was during this process, my jaw started being painful and locking. It was Dr David in Jacksonville.

[@timothyammons9011]

This video is to the tee what I’ve got going on - jaw locked close, can stack two fingers sideways (the taker way) with mouth open as much as I can. I also got some sort of toothache / gum infection going on in my one back molar that has a filling… and it’s on the same side as the dislocated jaw… so I wasn’t sure if they were related. To boot, I let my little brother some years back snap off my permanent retainer for my bottom teeth with a pair of pliers. So I got two little metal nubs toward the back of both sides… I just checked with my tongue lol, got 4 back teeth passed the nubs

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear you’re going through this!

[@rekhamistry6491]

Wonderful explanation of the anatomy and physiology behind the Locked Jaw disorder! I found the diagrams to be very helpful.

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you so much!

[@laconic6077]

You are so sweet for being involved in the comment section. 💗 Thank you for these videos, they are deeply informative and interesting.

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words! Please be sure to Subscribe and Share if you find the videos helpful :)

[@yunco]

Thank you so much for this explanation ❤️ The person I'm seeing to resolve my TMD issues which I believe is at the stage where the disc has moved forward and won't allow a greater range of motion explained some of what you have but you went into much greater detail. So now I know the why behind the lack of motion and why the pain exists. I wish more dentists had this information as it would have probably saved me so much pain, confusion and now money. I really hope it's not too late for me.

[@theTMJdoc]

Best of luck to you! 😊. Please be sure to Subscribe!

[@tnutss]

Thanks for the reminder course. Looking forward to more videos and may your practice thrive

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you so much!

[@charleneouellette827]

I love your channel. I’m heading to my midwinter dental conference in Boston the weekend and I have a class on the latest In treating TMJ. I’m a dental hygienist whose worked over 30 years in prosthodontic offices. TMJ was taught to us in school but of course not to this extent. The dentist I work for expect us to evaluate the TMJ muscles and function of the joint. As well as the occlusion at each appointment. So you would be surprised at how many dental hygiene are out there helping solve TMJ problems!

[@theTMJdoc]

thank you for your kind words! It's great that so many hygienists are evaluating jaw joints and muscles!!

[@KiranMistry223]

Excellent video! You're right, we didn't really learn any of this in dental school. And if we did it was presented in such an obscure and abstract way that nobody wanted to even deal with it. Thanks for making this video!

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@maximilian9295]

Then why do they send us to a dentist for help with tmj :( its impossible to get help

[@icecreammachine7636]

@@maximilian9295 cuz tmj can be linked to oral health

[@Unique007]

Hey Dr. Priya, you turned out to be a blessing to me, I subscribed with the bell icon and will like all videos and watch, I needed it for my exam, thank you very much, love your channel. Keep going on with your amazing content dear.

[@theTMJdoc]

thank you so much!! :)

[@binhdao8995]

Great explanations! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re so welcome! Glad you like them!

[@Mousekit-b2s]

Hey doc, my uncle had this problem years back when yawnning, but guess what he was cured by given his jaw two heavy slapped. Waawoo it miraculously worked.

[@theTMJdoc]

Not a method if recommend but I’m glad it worked!

[@johannphysio4977]

Another fantastic video! Very informative and clearly presented! Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you!

[@alexkreiss1870]

I have all these issues except for extreme pain. I had jaw popping for 3 years that kept getting louder. When my jaw recently locked I heard a tearing noise when trying to open. The doctor I talked to said I should continue to open and use my mouth normally. I haven’t had any popping since but it’s still difficult to open my jaw fully. I’m worried it’s getting worse and am not sure what to do.

[@theTMJdoc]

Have you seen a TMJ dentist or a TMJ physical therapist? That would be a good next step.

[@13nlsc]

Thank you for explaining what happened!!!!

[@theTMJdoc]

You're welcome!

[@jacelad4811]

Thank you for sharing this helpful information. Can this issue affect your hearing in any way?

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes! It can certainly lead to hearing loss if the muscles surrounding the eustachian tube go into spasm or become dysfunctional.

[@rezwanurrahman9881]

Hey doc !! Is it cureable ? The TMJ thing !

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes it can be with proper treatment.

[@srbinsajuga3326]

Hello Doctor, thank you so much for the information. I wish I had found you sooner. My dentist is charging me $3000 for a tmj splint/mouth guard that pulls my jaw forward. FYI insurance is covering the costs of the visits and Ct scan/MRI and impressions. Is this realistic or should I go elsewhere? I am currently locked on the right side for 4 months. Thanks

[@theTMJdoc]

It's really hard for me to answer that question. I would say if your practitioner has experience treating TMJ, this appliance may help. It may also be helpful to see a TMJ physical therapist when your jaw is locked closed, in conjunction with seeing your dentist.

[@ellarobin80]

this is exactly what happened to me and I can’t get it unlocked

[@jackiememon8664]

I Can't even go to DENTIST because my mouth opens very little, Iam Eating grind food and blend Cereal with teaspoon from outside corner from my lips, even teaspoon Doesn't go inside. Iam Eating and drinking like a baby food. ( like a paste and drink. My lots of Tooths Broke bc of Lockjaw TMJ problem. Iam Struggling and SUFFERING.

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear this!

[@unexpected8166]

*sending hugs*

[@jaimly9969]

How do you feel about performing a Pterygoid release through manual therapy?

[@theTMJdoc]

I do this daily!

[@jaimly9969]

@@theTMJdoc thanks for responding. I'm currently in treatment for jaw locked closed with appliances. I'm assuming, but do you do it bilaterally or on the more painful side?

[@danebelarmino4809]

I had a closed lock jaw on January 1st of this year. It lasted for two weeks. Not a very nice war ay to greet the new year. I was able to unlock it after days of massage and trying open my jaw wide while doing internal ptyregoid release. I try to avoid sleeping on my side.

[@theTMJdoc]

I'm glad you were able to get it unlocked! The pterygoid release is great..

[@sindu9810]

Very helpful video. I have all these symptoms. Can it be cured?

[@theTMJdoc]

PLease watch this video How I Unlock the Locked Jaw: Jaw Locked Closed! - Priya Mistry, DDS (the TMJ doc) #tmd #tmj #lockjaw kzbin.info/www/bejne/foPRmayiodWdd8U

[@TheYishlams]

Really appreciate these videos! My jaw has been locked closed on the right side for about 4 months and I've been doing weekly physical therapy for the past 3 without successfully unlocking. Physical therapy is the only treatment that's been done, do you have any recommendations where I should go from here? I'm feeling pretty lost on who to put my energy to. I'm in Minneapolis area, Minnesota

[@theTMJdoc]

Did you see a TMJ physical therapist?

[@TheYishlams]

@@theTMJdoc thank you for your response! I know she treats TMD patients but I'm not sure of the extent of her expertise. The PT clinic I was referred to is in my network but it's not a specific TMD clinic. There's a TMD dental clinic in my network I just found out about which I just made an appt. for, but there aren't in person visits until March so I made a video appt. with a TMD dentist in a couple weeks. All I know they told me to send X-rays to them by then.

[@theTMJdoc]

I’m so sorry to say that I don’t know a practitioner in Minneapolis. The way we would treat you is with orthotics, myofascial release and osteopathic manual jaw manipulation. Typically it takes 4-6 months of this work for the disc to go back in alignment. Let me know if I can be of any more help! :)

[@TheYishlams]

@@theTMJdoc I didnt even know it can take 4-6 months of treatment, thank you for your replies! I appreciate the work you do!

[@theTMJdoc]

@@TheYishlams you’re very welcome! 😊🙏🏼

[@ab.hamiddar7739]

Respect your articulate description

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you!

[@evalyncharles7724]

Don't know what's wrong with my jaw but I cannot chew properly. Can you recommend a TMJ doctor in Trinidad? Where are you located?

[@theTMJdoc]

I’m sorry I don’t know anyone there. I’m in vancouver, Washington- near Portland, Oregon USA

[@Damnitsamesshere]

Hey doctor, I have locked my Jaws for about 6 years without knowing. Now my face has become asymmetrical can I fix it?

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry you're going through this. I do not have experience treating asymmetry.

[@crispinhandly6159]

I know these are symptoms but is #4 a hard rule in all or at least most cases, where it deviates to the locked side when opening? I had a loud pop after months of clicking, extreme pain but felt like pain was centered more in cheek area. Was prescribed diazepam in emergency room and this relieved most of the pain for hours. My jaw doesnt deviate to the painful side when opening, so unsure if this rules out a disc displacement and likely only masseter spasm as I had been massaging it, moving jaw side to side, and stretching wide when this happened.

[@theTMJdoc]

No, #4 is not a hard rule. Can you get an MRI to verify where the disc is?

[@RudeAssGege]

I am getting my wisdom teeth removed but my jaw is locked closed…..will my dentist be able to do the surgery still and fix my locked jaw before surgery?

[@theTMJdoc]

There is no way for me to answer this. Unlocking the locked jaw takes an incredible amount of skill and experience.

[@jayapatil6079]

Nice explanation Dr.Priya.

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you!

[@roseminmaredia5148]

Being Very helpful.... Thank you very much.

[@umshoug]

Good you open the translated because i don’t know english very good👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🌹🌹🌹

[@theTMJdoc]

👍🏼

[@Ayush-eu5zc]

Mam my one jaw sometimes lock and mosty it is the state of reduction what should i do ??

[@theTMJdoc]

I'm sorry but I cannot give you advice over the internet and without examining you in person.

[@sarmishthatiwari8951]

Dr I want advice and words of reassurance, my TMJ symptoms surfaced after getting braces, it's been months since my jaw has partially locked, my doctor removed brackets and would put them when symptoms are relieved by massages and muscle relaxants since the affected jaw muscles get tight at times, i still have deep bite and affected side's molars don't meet. My question is should I wait until it's completely relieved to get braces again or is it only braces that would make it better?

[@sarmishthatiwari8951]

Also i shared your channel with him and even he sends me your videos which might be helpful in my case.

[@theTMJdoc]

I typically don't recommend braces unless the joints are stable (no locking) and the muscles are healthy and pain free.

[@DiamDot]

Have you ever heard of gentle jaw? would you recommend it?

[@theTMJdoc]

i have heard of it and i do not use it as part of my treatment. I don't have bad things to say about it, I just haven't used it :)

[@jackiememon8664]

Hi I Just want Advice I have Lockjaw TMJ and my mouth Open Just little bit very little, My teeths are Clicking Biting, upper teeth are pushing Lower teeth in the gums, I have pain in my teeths Gums and Jaws Iam in NEWYORK. I can't deal with this Situation any more.

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear that!

[@arielkozak]

I have closed lock on my left side after my wisdom tooth started sprouting. Im going to see a specialist ASAP. Could I damage if further if I try and unlock it my self with manuvers I saw online?

[@theTMJdoc]

I would definitely recommend NOT forcing it open.

[@arielkozak]

@@theTMJdoc Oh no I won't be doing that. The Dolgos manuver is what I was thinking

[@theTMJdoc]

@@arielkozak I don’t know what that is..?

[@arielkozak]

@@theTMJdoc look it up on KZbin just type that and its the first video. I'm curious as to what you think

[@theTMJdoc]

@@arielkozak anatomically I can see how it could work!

[@buntyshantoriya7390]

Hi doc I am not able to open my mouth more than an inch and because of it I'm not able to eat or drink I told my dad about it and he said it's because I do not wake up early in the morning And I can't even go outside because of the lockdown So is there something that I can do myself about the closed jaw

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear this. There’s nothing I know of that can be done at home..

[@danebelarmino4809]

I closed lock my jaw for two weeks. Did a series of massage and internal ptyregoid release until i was finally able to unlock my jaw. It would still lock a few hours later. Then did internal ptyregoid release again. It was a conscious effort. Mine stemmed from a bad bite so i visited my dentist a few times, had my denture adjuste. I visit my dentist at least once a month.

[@marysoumiyam8316]

I had TMJ issue... Recently had 2 wisdom tooth removal in same day... Jaw got locked, couldn't open my mouth more than 1 finger... It's been 13 days... What to do next😭

[@theTMJdoc]

Seeing a tmj dentist or tmj physical therapist is a good first step. Where do you live?

[@islammohamedaminul3412]

Did your problem solved .I have same issu.please reply

[@marysoumiyam8316]

@@islammohamedaminul3412 yes

[@islammohamedaminul3412]

How many days take it to resolve and how?

[@marysoumiyam8316]

@@islammohamedaminul3412 I saw my tmj specialist... He gave some muscle relaxation pills and painkillers... U was ok within 5 days

[@asuari7305]

My TMJ specialist wants to do TENS and then fit me for a neuromuscular MORA appliance. Should he not try to unlock me first? Or will the MORA unlock me with time?

[@theTMJdoc]

I really don't feel comfortable commenting on your specific treatment over the internet and without examining you. NO orthotic alone will unlock you, in my experience. In addition to orthotics, I treat my patients with myofascial release and osteopathic manual jaw manipulation.

[@MD-rm5yy]

I'm 13 years old.some day ago,When I'm sleep and woke up,my jow is loked and it clicking too. It's painful..when i eat something it's so painful and i have a lot of problem.Now,it still my face.😫😫😫what should i do. Please reply me😭😭😭😭😭.

[@theTMJdoc]

I would recommend seeing a tmj dentist or tmj physical therapist. You can also try the muscle releases in my KZbin playlist called “tmj exercises/muscle releases “. Many people have said that these helped them.

[@raiqakamal8579]

Hi! Thank you for making this video! I was questioning if I had this disorder because when my jaw get locked (ish) it still hurts but I can move my jaw the other way in a circular pattern then it goes back to normal but their is still clicking that ONLY I can hear. Before all of this I sometimes had clicks when I ate but the people around me could hear them. When I have the most trouble putting my jaw back to place is in the morning because my mouth was closed overnight. And do I have to go to the dentist about it? If you could please respond to me it be great! Thanks!

[@theTMJdoc]

I would recommend seeing a TMJ doctor because it might get to the point where you can’t get your jaw back in its proper position. Where do you live? I can try to help out find someone in your area.

[@raiqakamal8579]

@@theTMJdoc thank you some much for replying! I live in Northern part of Virginia

[@theTMJdoc]

@@raiqakamal8579 for Virginia I’ve got Burke, Charlottesville, Fairfax, or Rockingham. Are any of those close to you? Also please be sure to Subscribe to my channel 😊

[@raiqakamal8579]

@@theTMJdoc thank you so much!!

[@theTMJdoc]

@@raiqakamal8579 you’re welcome 💕

[@thesunburntsnowball]

Good info to know since I know talking or eating causes me to not be able to open my mouth before I saw a chiropractor I would get locked closed 2-3 times a year to point I couldn't remove my teeth from themselves normally with a week prior not being able to handle even a liquid diet without crying from pain (yes. I avoid hard to chew foods often) 😅 atleast not gotten to that point since seen chiropractor but they have to put it back in place 1-3 times a week due to mild pain but that's due to me having ehlers danlos 😂 spines my worst joint but TMJ is in my top 5 lol

[@theTMJdoc]

yes, i see a lot of patients with EDS! Sorry you're going through this.

[@warrenmakoga5916]

Hey Doc, I have been having clicking and popping noise as well as neck, shoulder and arms pains which occur sporadically, are these common TMD symptoms?

[@theTMJdoc]

Typically with jaw-related problems, we see other parts of the body involved as well.

[@mariamaria_919]

Me as well im experiencing this one rn

[@Klarisszaivncsk]

Hey doc!!! Is there any way to fix this problem? The dislocation? This happened to me 1 Year ago and i havent seen a tmj spec since then (silly me). I was in huge pain back then for 2 weeeks But it went away . Since then my my bite is off , also when i open my mouth it shifts to one side Its kinda weird. Id Really appreciate your answer!

[@theTMJdoc]

We treat with orthotics, myofascial release, and jaw manipulation and even then it can take 4-6 months (or longer) to resolve with weekly or biweekly appointments. I would recommend seeing a TMJ Dentist or TMJ Physical Therapist.

[@Klarisszaivncsk]

@@theTMJdoc Thank you! Is it possible to get a splint while wearing braces?? Because currently Im wearing braces for 3 years now.

[@jenagrigorovich7452]

My jaw has been locked since getting my wisdoms. Hurts so much and it's been over a week. They gave me anti inflammatory but what else can I do 😭😭

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear this! You can try the muscle releases in my KZbin playlist linked here. I hope they help! kzbin.info/aero/PLXKpRzPIjgMgwmqvny3_xVQnBijkG7UP8

[@jenagrigorovich7452]

@@theTMJdoc would holding a very cold cloth to my cheek and slowly try and open it work??

[@theTMJdoc]

@@jenagrigorovich7452 it probably won’t help it “unlock” but it doesn’t hurt to try

[@marcosarmiento3409]

Hi. I'm from the Philippines and I'd like to have some guidance. There was just a day where in the lock started, my mouth was only able to open with 1.5 finger width. I can open it larger but I need to make it pop loudly first then I would be able to move it larger than 1.5 fingers after. However when I take a rest it just restarts specially in the morning. After 2 months I went to an ENT doctor because I felt a feeling similar to bruising in my jaw. They suggested I go to a dentist to check my teeth and they gave me muscle relaxants. It helped a bit with removing the bruising feeling but I still wasn't able to fully open my mouth, the space grew larger though after the ENT it would be 2 fingers wide. Finally, because I was busy I only went to the dentist after 2 months. They diagnosed it to be TMD and they suggested a TMD splint for the TMD itself and braces for my occlusion. They said my bite was most likely the cause and even if I used a splint without fixing my teeth/bite it would most likely reoccur. Thus, I took the splint and braces. I just want to know what you think about my condition, and where in this video is my TMJ at and what do you think about the treatment plan of my doctor. Thanks, cheers from the Philippines

[@theTMJdoc]

Hi! Sorry you’re going through this. It’s really hard to say exactly where you are now without examining you. Are you currently in pain? How wide can you open now? Are you wearing braces now?

[@marcosarmiento3409]

@@theTMJdoc This whole 5 months there hasn't been pain other that that 2nd month when I went to the ENT doctor at that time I could only open my mouth 1 finger wide and if I try to force my mouth open the noise is so loud that you can hear it 5 feet away. Now, I still experience an initial 2 finger wide lock in the morning. I can enlarge it by opening my mouth wider then making it pop. This doesn't hurt me its just bothersome because my mouth can't make small increments of change. It's like it sometimes slides from a 1 inch opening and when i try to open it slowly it slides to 1.2 inches without going pass 1.1 inches. I currently have braces together with a splint for 24/7

[@marcosarmiento3409]

@@theTMJdoc Hi! I just wanted some advice. I've been using the splint for like 3 weeks now. I dont have the usual clicking sound in my jaw but my mouth opening is still limited to 2.5 finger wide. Is this normal? Thank you, from the Philippines.

[@theTMJdoc]

@@marcosarmiento3409 it’s hard to say if this is normal without evaluating you and seeing the splint in person. Often times it is helpful to have the splint as well as myofascial release and jaw manipulation with a TMJ physical therapist. Is there a TMJ physical therapist you can see?

[@marcosarmiento3409]

@@theTMJdoc Hi. I don't actually know, there may be a PT at a later stage of the treatment. I'd really like to thank you though, I know I'm giving you a hard time since you are preventing yourself from giving me a misdiagnosis. Your videos and exercises help me a lot. The idea of just knowing doctors that actually give their tips and sharing their knowledge about this condition helps me. I noticed that some Americans think of this problem as people being oversensitive and not treating it as a real problem. It's worse here in the Philippines wherein this is treated by most as something that should be lived with their whole life. Thank you again!

[@morganwaddington4980]

Thankyou for the videos my son Kyle gets jaw pain

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re welcome and sorry to hear that!

[@peacefulenergy862]

make an exercise how to recapture condyle to its proper position if it shifter to left.. and now have a deviation

[@theTMJdoc]

I don’t have an exercise for that.

[@heathervine8397]

So helpful thank you!!

[@theTMJdoc]

You're so welcome!

[@nandinishetty5515]

I have had locking and clicking since I was 13, I used to suffer from jaw lock, whenever I massaged my jaw, and turned my head to the other side, it would open up. Now I'm 20, i don't face locking, but I still have to move my jaw to the other side to open my mouth. I think before it gets worse, I should get it treated. What doctor should I do to? A dentist doesn't seem to know anything and simply advices on not to clench. Also, can this be resolved completely? To be able to ask my mom for money, I need to let her know every detail 😅

[@theTMJdoc]

I would recommend seeing a TMJ Dentist or TMJ Physical Therapist. It can be resolved, but it takes a skilled practitioner and a compliant patient :)

[@kushum9091]

Hello l,m 13 years old My right side which gets locked when I sleep, although my tmj makes a cut sound but when jab is locked then there is no sound and when I do mouth in left side then it would be fine है 😭😭

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear this !

[@Dhana77728]

Can i cure this at my home i can't come to your clinic

[@theTMJdoc]

I don’t know of a home remedy for this unfortunately

[@Dhana77728]

@@theTMJdoc doctor after pseudo disc formation can i open my mouth 35mm and will there be any future problem? Please tell, i will be glad🙏🙏🙏

[@RajivSatyal]

Very helpful info! OK so that sounded like spam but f'real... very helpful info. :)

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you!

[@emoss2]

Is it common to deviate to the opposite side that causes the trouble?

[@theTMJdoc]

Not common but I’ve seen it

[@deyssivazquez4489]

my jaw has been locked for 4 hours but only on one side and it hurts bad.. should i go to the doctor? i applied heat to it and trier wiggling it around but nothing is helping

[@theTMJdoc]

are you still locked?

[@deyssivazquez4489]

@@theTMJdoc my jaw is still locked but not as bad. like i can barely even fit 3 fingers in my mouth and it just hurts so bad .. but when i commented that comment i couldnt barely even stick one finger in my mouth and i rlly dont know what to do because my mother doesnt believe me that its still locked

[@deyssivazquez4489]

@@theTMJdoc please answer doctor i really dont know what to do and my jaw hurts

[@theTMJdoc]

@@deyssivazquez4489 i would recommend seeing a tmj dentist or tmj physical therapist. You can also try the muscle releases in my KZbin playlist “tmj exercises/muscle releases”.

[@Raysofcrescent]

I have this clicking problem and for that i got braces on but its still making noises

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear this.

[@Raysofcrescent]

@@theTMJdoc is anything serious

[@icecreammachine7636]

how long u got the braces

[@Raysofcrescent]

@@icecreammachine7636 i think 1 year has passed

[@icecreammachine7636]

@@Raysofcrescent did u have crooked teeth or maloclussion before

[@hinaynihorvath3926]

I'm going through this & I can tell you the pain is like being stabbed & burned at the same time

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes I’ve heard that before!

[@ajayprasad7147]

I got all the symptoms except 3😭

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear this!

[@nidha.s2883]

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