Part 1: Managing TMJ Pain Effective Tips & Exercises - Priya Mistry, DDS (the TMJ doc)

[@suzan7161]

Hi Priya, I am a new Subscriber to your channel. I suffer from TMJ for years, and recently have right ear inner pressure. All the sinus sprays I found out don't work. I just tried all your amazing exercises in this video and I could feel the pressure and inflammation open my ear. I will be watching this video daily cause I felt major relief. Thank You so much. ❤

[@theTMJdoc]

I’m so glad to hear that! 🤍😊. I have tons of information on Instagram and TikTok as well!!

[@davenutterdds534]

This is the most excellent video I have seen on TMJ dysfunction. I will be sharing this with my own patients.

[@theTMJdoc]

Thanks for your kind words!! 😊🙏🏼. Don’t forget to subscribe!!

[@Marilyn-h4m6f]

I have a horrible case of TMD. This is so helpful. The most helpful of any videos. I developed TMD when I had two teeth removed from my lower jaw. The pulling and pushing to remove the teeth disrupted my jaw and I’ve been in distress ever since. I notice when feeling for that very small muscle… it hurts on the left side. My injured side. I will continue to practice these techniques and see if I get some permanent relief.

[@arayan83079]

Thank you for taking the time to create this. It’s a great presentation!

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re welcome!

[@silverbushphysicaltherapy]

Great vid as always. We've sent several of your vids to patients as part of their home programs, and wanted to say thanks for what you do. We appreciate you!

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you for your kind words! :)

[@USlisa50]

I watched this yesterday & followed the massages. Woke up today feeling much better than I did yesterday & I came back to your video to see how to do it again. Thank you my jaw feels so much better now!

[@daljitsohal4044]

Just discovered you, I have literally eaten into all my mouth guards 😢. My bite is all over the place, and over the last few years, I have been having botox in my Masseter muscle to ease the pain. I have just followed some of these exercises and shocked how wide I just opened my mouth 😮

[@theTMJdoc]

good I'm glad this helped!

[@gailgowen8930]

I'm a LMT and CST. I love your channel. I use a lot of your techniques when I'm working on clients that have TMJD. I recommend your channel to my clients and other LMTs & CSTs.

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing 😊🙏🏼

[@agelessglamournotyourmamas688]

Thank you for your generosity with this information. Veery helpful.❤

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re so welcome! Don’t forget to subscribe! 🤍🙏🏼

[@hisbrideandwhitecoat]

I am an osteopathic physician and have to agree with the rest. This is an excellent video and resource. Thank you for sharing this wisdom. I recently had my lower wisdom tooth extracted and it was very painful leading to two days of lockjaw. I was feeling very panicked and discouraged. I’m now still waking up with my jaw locked and I must stretch it out but hoping your exercises and dos can help me get back to my baseline prior to my surgery. Blessings. Thank you.

[@theTMJdoc]

Can you come see me? I can likely help prevent this from happening each morning :)

[@hisbrideandwhitecoat]

@@theTMJdoc Hi . I wish that I could but I live in the East Coast. No longer in the PNW :( Do you suggest that I see a dentist to "Reset" my TMJ? Or should I wear a mouthguard? Not sure what I should do... and I have still been experiencing the jaw being locked and having to "click" or "pop" it open in the morning.

[@theTMJdoc]

I'd recommend seeing a skilled and experienced TMJ dentist.

[@Marilyn-h4m6f]

@@theTMJdoc There are so few.

[@TubeTorte]

Thank you for this info. I just developed this problem a few days ago and it is most severe when I first awaken. Makes eating breakfast difficult, so I went to you tube...my Go To. Lately I have awakened in the middle of the night & found myself sleeping on my back with my mouth open & very dry which is very unusual as I am a side sleeper. Not sure how to prevent myself from doing that, but I will try to remember to do the self massage & stretches & hope for the best. I don't doubt hunching over my laptop is causing no end of problems as well :(

[@theTMJdoc]

Can you breath through your nose? And yes, hunching over your laptop is not helpful.

[@bharrysule7874]

Very well explained. Felt good today. Hope it resolves tmj

[@theTMJdoc]

best of luck to yoU!

[@Heather-fz6xe]

Thank you so much :) My jaw dislocated and i used these to help with some of the pain after i popped it back into place!

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re very welcome! Happy to have helped!

[@theRealJackBauer]

Dear Priya, thank you so much for the video! I know you don't give medical advice on youtube, but I still wanted to hear your opinion as my case seems to be a bit of a borderline case as I have already spoken to a considerable number of specialists who couldn't really help me: Back Story: I have been suffering from tinnitus (unilateral) for about 3 months. I fell asleep with my airpods pro on low volume (20%) - Woke up because of a nightmare after falling alseep for 2h and suddenly had tinnitus. I have already had all sorts of tests and treatments done by my ENT specialist (and consulted many doctors), but there is no obvious medical cause for the underlying tinnitus. In total the tinnitus already dissapeared in total 3 times already in the morning but came back after 2-4 min unfortunately. About 8 weeks ago, in addition to my normal tinnitus, I also got a pullsatile tinnitus that happened to be on the left side of my face. Long story short, 2 weeks ago I was finally diagnosed with some sort of tmj/tmd issue on the left side (via MRI/MRT). Other symptoms: slight jaw popping, headaches, extremely strong massetar muscle. Sometimes dizziness after eating etc. I have had tremendous stress in the last 12 months (not work related but physiological - 3 medical problems in total including a septum plastic surgery). My current plan forward: I have already spoken to a very recognized specialist in this field and he told me that he treated a similar case to mine and was successful with physiotherapy (basically the exercises you showed) + meditation/yoga + a CMD bite guard. But it took about 6-12 months to get significant relief. I have already tried yoga+meditation a couple of times and i worked really well. Now to my question: Have you ever had a case similar to mine where a patient had tinnitus and TMJD ? If so, could you share your experience on treating such a complex issue?

[@theTMJdoc]

Hi there. There’s no way i can answer this without follow up questions and discussion. If you’d like, you can email my office to set up a zoom meeting with me. [e-mail]

[@orangeclaw]

Thank you, so helpful. I will be in India this winter..... is there an Ayurvedic approach or treatment for TMJ that you know about?

[@theTMJdoc]

@@orangeclaw not that I know of! Sorry!

[@MrBlunt32]

been in pain for a week thanks

[@eddie195777]

Great resource video. Thank you, Dr. Mistry. Should one apply heat or cold packs to the area when dealing with TMJ?

[@theTMJdoc]

You can alternate or use the one that feels better!

[@joetao380]

Thanks for the VERY informative video, Dr. Mistry. I have seen other sites that give all kind of TMJ exercises and stretches, These include resistance exercises as well as opening and closing the mouth with the tongue on the palate. Do you recommend any of these? I can't seem to find any vids of you talking about these. Thanks

[@theTMJdoc]

I typically don’t recommend these actually :)

[@GoreeShareef]

Hi pyria very informative video.. is it situble for RA or Rheumatoid arthritis patient? and is TMJ in RA patient consider as part of arthritis or TMJ dysfunction?

[@Rob-bq6ek]

I got relief from a PT who is certified in dry needling. They also can stretch your jaw, and, give you exercises.

[@theTMJdoc]

👍🏼

[@laurawebster8726]

Can you make one on the medial pterygoid? Thanks so much for your videos!! These are life changing 🙏 ❤

[@theTMJdoc]

The medial pterygoid is too deep and difficult to reach! You could really hurt yourself trying to reach that muscle so I won’t be making one on that. Sorry!

[@nicolasalbertsophro]

Merci pour ces très bon conseils 🙂🙂🙂.

[@theTMJdoc]

Je vous en prie!

[@shambhuneupane3810]

Thanks, it is really helpful.

[@theTMJdoc]

Glad it was helpful! Don’t forget to Subscribe!

[@BrandonPotter-r9b]

I have joint hyper mobility in my neck and jaw , When im clenching to chew my right ear buzzes and my left side of my jaw pops . When im chewing . I also have dysphagia and gastroparesis too . I use a chin strap for my nasal mask. I have tongue exercises from my physical therapist. I have a night guard that I need to fit better after boiling water and dipping it in . I have cranial sacral Therapy done at physical therapy and have a rice bag .

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes unfortunately hypermobility can make things worse.

[@BrandonPotter-r9b]

@@theTMJdoc I have had a night guard in made 2 years ago or 3 years ago and I lost it and had to order one from teeth night guard company and they messed up 2 to 3 times on the molds . I have sleep apnea too.

[@user-fu1hs9le9t]

Hi Priya, can you please recommend a Doc with TMJ speciality on the east coast? I used to have custom ear pieces called the TMJ Next Generation Device made by Cerezen however the manufacturer closed down and I lost one of the ear pieces. Those helped a lot!Do you recommend Botox injections or do you prefer orthotics better? Thanks so much. Since I don’t have both ear pieces now I’m struggling to find relief.

[@aloelansart580]

Is there evver a chance for your slipped and folded discs to return to the jaw without surgical intervention? I've begun seeing an osteopath to release the pain in my face, neck and shoulders because I'm so seized... She works that pterygoid muscle like a pro and while it does hurt, it feels better long term. Getting tested for sleep apnea and maybe getting a dental piece to help grinding. Some days I wonder if I'll live every day in constant pain. Sometimes I really feel hopeless and like no one understands how much this effects me every day

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes there's definitely a chance to resolve this without surgery but you must get the correct treatment.

[@kittykitty4245]

Beauty with brains🌋

[@theTMJdoc]

Aww thank you!

[@dimitrisblane6368]

Thank you doctor. So much clear and concise information. Last night when i was having dinner i suddenly heard and felt this loud click/crack on my right jaw joint. After that it felt a little bit like if i carried on chewing my jaw on the right was a bit loose (sorry a bit hard to explain). Is this something you recognise as TMJ? I do wear a mouth guard at night (cheap Amazon ones) which i feel make me clench more when I go to bed. Could that have weakened/tightened the muscles around the jaw joint? Thank you

[@theTMJdoc]

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

[@amandabrown7749]

Hi doc! Since you're so close, do you happen to know any tmj specialists in Oregon, specifically the Eugene area, but if not, pdx?

[@theTMJdoc]

No I don’t, sorry!

[@marcelapinto3866]

Do you recommend using Theraface Pro?

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes! But carefully

[@sheresasherman9226]

Do you know approximate time frame a person heals from a flare up?

[@theTMJdoc]

No, it can vary a LOT!

[@khaledalnazer]

Hi Priya, Could you please explain the difference between TMJ degenerative vs disc displacement in symptoms and pain. Thanks

[@theTMJdoc]

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[@khaledalnazer]

Thank you very much. Your videos are very helpful.

[@theTMJdoc]

@@khaledalnazer you’re so welcome! Don’t forget to Subscribe! 😊🙏🏼

[@newts1964]

How often should you do this and I can't side sleep due to neck issues

[@theTMJdoc]

You can do this daily!

[@priyanplazy]

I’m so grateful to you It helped me a lot relieving sore jaw pain and headache. Thank you for your helping videos

[@theTMJdoc]

I’m so glad this helped! :)

[@thomasranjit7781]

Doctor, for people suffering from TMJ and having blocked nose regularly is deviated septum the root cause and if so is it best to seek help from a dentist or a chairo practitioner. Thanks in advance for your reply.🙏🙏🙏

[@theTMJdoc]

I cannot answer this question easily without follow up questions and discussion. If you'd like, you can email my office to set up a zoom meeting with me. [e-mail]

[@natalifi]

Hi,Thomas! Did you find any solution for blocked nose?

[@cezdizon1229]

do you advice to your patient to wear splint for TMJ

[@theTMJdoc]

I make TMJ orthotics :)

[@Alphaoneforged]

Any advice for nerve pain for the neck, upper back, and right arm and leg. I did acupuncture and made it worse.

[@theTMJdoc]

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

[@FM-dm8xj]

Hi doc whats ur oppinion of muscle relaxatnat injections such as Xeomin-have tried evrything else btw?

[@theTMJdoc]

I very rarely use Botox or Xeomin at my office.

[@khanzohra6125]

Hi doc ,I have been following your advise on all types of massages, I can't get that pain behind my eye ,it pains so bad that I can't even touch the left eye area, please advise me .thank you .

[@DinaVanmali]

your amazing... love watching you, very informative. i am a secondary and a level teacher and have tmj which manifests as ear pain and very tight neck muscles. Thought originally it was a blocked Eustachian tube until i was told it tmj by my ENT doctor. i find the lateral massage helps relieve the ear pain.. if i do this religiously will it go away . i have so much tension in my job i am thinking about quitting!

[@theTMJdoc]

@@DinaVanmali I’m sorry but there’s no way I can tell you if it will go away over the internet and without examining you. Thank you for your kind words and best of luck to you!

[@AdrianQ_]

I see a lot of videos talking about the massator muscles. But what if my pain is coming from the joint area? I can eat and chew without pain but I have contant annoying pain in the joint area. I get popping and clicking as well which doesn’t bother me

[@theTMJdoc]

Pain is most often muscular in nature but can be from compression of the retrodiscal tissue.

[@AdrianQ_]

@@theTMJdoc If it was the retrodiscal tissue would I be feeling pain when chewing? Because I only feel the pain when my mouth is in it’s normal resting position. And really only bothers me when I start hyper focusing on it. Which is making me believe it might be my anxiety causing the pain.

[@PrabhjotKaur-hh6el]

I need braces because my teeth are not in alignment. And i push my lower jaw backwards while my mouth is close and which leads to jaw clinching. From last week pain in ear and jaw getting worse. I just found out that i have TMJ. So will braces helps me to get rid of it?

[@theTMJdoc]

I don't recommend braces as first line treatment for tmj/tmd.

[@newagegaming2183]

I found you today due to what I am pretty sure is TMJ. I asked this question describing the symptoms to CHATGPT 5 and thats what it also came up with,without seeing me of course.I intend to watch all your videos,but I wish to ask this first..Is there no cure for this after all we can do with medicine?

[@theTMJdoc]

It can certainly be treated non surgically to a certain extent. I’ve brought a lot of relief to my patients with my treatment

[@christiea.6778]

My PT gave me jaw stabilization exercises to do- gently pressing on the jaw and resisting to stabilize it. Is that type of strengthening ok?

[@theTMJdoc]

It depends on what your TMD condition is. I generally don’t recommend exercises :)

[@christiea.6778]

@@theTMJdoc How do I know what kind I have? Do you have a video on this? She told me my jaw moves to the side when I open it, so it indicates muscle issues.

[@theTMJdoc]

I don’t have diagnostic videos - sorry!

[@StephanieAllen-t9r]

Could you recommend a dentist in North Carolina that could work with being locked closed and treatment with orthotics

[@theTMJdoc]

I’m sorry, I don’t know anyone there!

[@leandrafraguela9607]

So I had my 2 upper wisdom teeth extracted yesterday, now my clicking more prominent when chewing. I feel my Masseter areas so stiff, any recommendations? Thank you for your videos

[@theTMJdoc]

Since you had some teeth extracted yesterday, it’s likely best if you just take it easy and if your pain worsens, check in with the dentist who extracted your teeth :)

[@xaviercarvajal7066]

hi i was wondering if something like overextending your jaw with a yawn could cause tmj.

[@theTMJdoc]

If you have Hypermobility in your jaw joints, then yes.

[@tonycipps8443]

If you had CPAP machine would sleeping on back be ok ?

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes! And it’s also super helpful you also have a skillfully made custom tmj orthotic

[@aditipandey4724]

my right tmj was broken back in 2017 in a road accident , and now doctor says there is resorption of condyle you need to undergo a surgery , i need your suggestion that should i go for surgery or try to manage it without surgery?

[@theTMJdoc]

There’s no way I can answer this over the internet and without examining you. Sorry and best of luck to you!

[@allann7333]

Over 3 years, my dehydration slowly got worse without realizing it. It caused bacteria to build up around my teeth, so it probably caused the jaw tightness, too. I've made it a daily routine to drink water 8 glasses of water now. I'm hoping my jaw muscles will relax eventually. Do the jaw muscles receive less blood than other places in the body? My right cheek muscle keeps cramping and spasming.

[@Marilyn-h4m6f]

I’m wondering if that little disc is out of place on the left side?. It hurts when I press on that very small muscle. It doesn’t hurt on the right side. When my jaw was injured I could feel something being pulled out of place on the left side.

[@AznDudeIsOn]

25:49 didnt know about not sleeping with hand on jaw

[@theTMJdoc]

yes, it's not good for the jaw!

[@LaurenBartholomew]

Is it normal to feel like you get some mucus release when doing these exercises I believe I also suffer with ETD

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes I've heard of this happening.

[@sudheeworld869]

Any medicine?

[@theTMJdoc]

Unfortunately no.

[@JimmyIS]

I do chew hard gum.😅 Appreciate the tips especially for the masseter and temporalis muscles. A good reason people should meditate is for peace of mind and to release DMT throughout the body, which can make you feel really relaxed. 😌

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes meditation is great!

[@sathinath589]

I have tmj pain from last 1 year,, i have swelling on my cheeks,, i Have headache but it just in the left side on my head and the swelling also left side of cheeks,,, can you pls help me?🙂

[@theTMJdoc]

I cannot help you over the internet. Sorry!

[@sakshi4642]

Hello doctor i dont have any problem like jaw locking and jaw clicking but jaw muscle pain so much and it cause neck pain and back pain too i have consulted so many doctors but not any changes what should I do please give me suggestions

[@arthurreich9032]

I am grinding my teeth. Do these exercises help? Thanks

[@theTMJdoc]

There’s no exercises that I know of that will make you stop grinding your teeth

[@bobjam9907]

Great very comprehensive and totally FREE app for meditation is MEDITO!!! And BTW You are an Angel Priya !!! Beautiful Intelligent Angel who kindly share knowledge with people who need it and help them enormously by doing so in very understandable and proffesional way. Thank You very much from bottom of my heart ❤

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@Ravi7947]

When I press on my chick downwards where eustachian tube's located I hear ringing basically white noise in my ear which gets louder the white noise which is already present in left ear. it gets louder also when I turn neck to 90 degrees. what this can be, ETD? Thanks

[@maritescabacungan1325]

Hello po dra. I feel dizzy everyday i went to all kinds of doctors but the dizziness didnt go away what will i do dr? Thanks much

[@theTMJdoc]

I’m sorry but I cannot make recommendations over the internet and without examining you.

[@bulbulhidangmayum6798]

Hello doctor,i am suffering painless TMJ.I Cannot open mouth wide and cannot chew hard food.

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear that!

[@LanzeOlvida]

Hi dra.priya I fell nervous when my tmj attack m pless help me

[@theTMJdoc]

I’m sorry but I can’t help you over the internet and without examining you.

[@EYONGODUBAIKWA]

My throat is seriously clicking when I eat and swallow due to tmjd.

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear that!

[@susanclemente8541]

The roof of my mouth is too tight- how do I release that area

[@theTMJdoc]

Intraoral massage and TMJ orthotics help with this.

[@bimlawati6834]

I have tmj jaw unlocked but having clicking sound whenever i open my mouth or while eating. Can someone help me pls

[@theTMJdoc]

I’m sorry but I cannot help you over the internet and without examining you.

[@diyaashellah6249]

ما علاقة شد الرقبة ب TMJ

[@theTMJdoc]

Neck lift?

[@saisravani2625]

If I sleep on sides I get discomfort after getting up in the morning mild and dull headache with eye pain .I didn't place the hand also what might be the reason doctor??

[@abhilove2081]

u have ear pain?

[@saisravani2625]

​@@abhilove2081no

[@theTMJdoc]

It's hard to say. I really couldn't answer your question over the internet and without examining you.

[@irenebancud9884]

Hi doc, i suspected to have tmj , i visited my dentist and she said that i have a horizontally impacted tooth and suggested to extract my 2nd mollar bec. It is also partially infected and most of all she said it is easier to extract the wisdom tooth if the adjacent tooth will be remove.. so she extracted the second mollar and im on my 2 weeks recovery, she also said that if the pain in my jaw,head, neck,shoulder, gum and teeth dissappear we will proceed into treating of the wisdom tooth but if not she will extract the wisdom tooth,.. Is its safe Doc to extract the wisdom tooth even their is still few pain on my head neck jaw and gums??? Is is safe now to extract the wisdom tooth?? What are your suggestions doc.😢😢pls response🙏

[@theTMJdoc]

I’m sorry but I don’t feel comfortable making recommendations on your specific treatment over the internet and without examining you.

[@natalifi]

I hope you didn't allow to extract your health tooth! Just keep calm and find conservative treatment for your issue. I hope you have had a consultation from the author of this channel (Is it so?)

[@CD-fy5qj]

i just got my tmj splint and my teeth hurt is this normal?? alsoits very thick

[@theTMJdoc]

I really can't tell you if that's normal over the internet and without seeing the fit of the splint in your mouth. Sorry. I'd recommend reaching out to the provider who made the splint for you.

[@natalifi]

Is there any update on your treatment with a tmj splint? ( in my hurting teeth not sounds normal)😢

[@HANAVHORA-yk5xx]

Hii Mam I am from Saudia I am suffer from tmj for years and I’ve left ear pain too much . And already I have sinus problem. I can’t open my mouth properly. So plz give me some idea or suggestions thanks ☺️ ❤

[@theTMJdoc]

I don’t have a solution for this over the internet. If you’d like, you can come see me.

[@abhilove2081]

hyyy i think my tmj symptoms are like almost gone (i mean i'm not feeling the pain like i used to )with some medicines suggested by tmj specialist and also magnesium supplement at night and but still there is bit discomfort feeling on left ear side but not much pain but when i press below the ear muscle especially left side then only im feeling little pain , how long do you think it gonna resolve actually

[@pearlkally8325]

What kinda of medicine if you don’t mine share? Thank you.

[@abhilove2081]

@@pearlkally8325 carisoma compound tablet 2 times a day first week and 2nd week only one time

[@theTMJdoc]

I really can't answer this over the internet and without examining you! Sorry..

[@Ghida.R]

I have degenerative disc in my right jaw😢 anyone else here? Any recommendation?

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear that!

[@tammieschiller397]

I do. I don’t recommend injections they didn’t help me and can speed up the degeneration if you get too many. I’m sure these stretches and dos and dont’s in this video will help.

[@om1789]

You are too beautiful 😍❤️

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you!!

[@CD-fy5qj]

hi m

[@theTMJdoc]

hi!