TMJD - Common Signs and Symptoms - Priya Mistry, DDS (the TMJ doc)

[@martza388]

I’ve had migraines for YEARS went to neurologist and ent, can’t find a reason. This was very informative and I’ve now made an appointment with my dentist to figure it out. Thank you for opening my eyes to this now I can hopefully get the help I’ve been needing. I appreciate this

[@theTMJdoc]

Best of luck to you! Many of us dentists are not trained in diagnosis and treatment of headaches. I sincerely hope yours is 😊🙏🏼

[@GarciaFelicia]

Thank you so much for this information. I've seen several doctors and have been debilitated by my eye, head, ear and jaw symptoms. Just saw a neuromuscular dentist and I have severe TMJ. Hopefully I will get some relief from these debilitating symptoms.

[@theTMJdoc]

Best of luck to you!

[@nicolem.9354]

I have like 98% of these symptoms, the most frustrating thing for me is that I can’t seem to find a doctor to help.

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear this!

[@michellewood7183]

Same as me unfortunately

[@theTMJdoc]

@@michellewood7183 sorry to hear this :/

[@vivianlequerique797]

Google TMJ specialist. Hopefully you can find one not far from you. Feel better.

[@aleksasdregva3306]

I have tmjd for 3 years now. The symptoms are really tiring, the first symptom for me is vertigo and of course jaw clicking that never goes away, then stabbing pain near the ear, fullness feeling in ears, after sometime headaches come in, then tingling in lips, face and fingers, stiff neck and shoulders. During those 3 years I had like 6 flare ups, during my 4th flare up I was convinced that I shouldn't move my jaw much so It could heal, but I was completely wrong, because of not moving and stretching my jaw, after sometime I could open my mouth only 2 cm and the opening was really painful, I visited many doctors, one of them suggested that I undergo a surgery, but he wasn't sure if the surgery will help me with the symptoms, so I didn't do it. After that I just tried acupuncture which relieved my symptoms for a few days, but didn't solve the limited opening of the mouth. So I tried exercises that I saw on KZbin with wine corck and it really helped me, I did those exercises everyday and slowly I could open my jaw completely and after sometime the symptoms went away. Now I am writing this during my 6th flare up, because I clenched my teeth really badly and all the symptoms came back again so I am sucking my wine corck again and writing this comment😂. But at the same time I have an impacted wisdom tooth on the same side as the popping in the jaw, somehow I think it could cause my tmjd problem but the doctor says that It can't. At this point I don't know what to do. I am just convinced that I have to live with this for the rest of my life and just wait till this 6th flare up get better and I will protect my jaw from any jerky movements.

[@theTMJdoc]

which KZbin exercises did you do?

[@StxrsHollow]

Thank you SO MUCH for this, ive been in so much pain in my jaw and ear and this is really gonna help.

[@theTMJdoc]

You're welcome! Please don't forget to Subscribe!

[@TheRandomINFJ]

4:16 marking this to show my doctor next week. Exactly where my pain is.

[@theTMJdoc]

Best of luck to you!

[@prabdeeppanesar35]

This is an excellent video. I found it very helpful and informative. In my experience, jaw pain and neck pain are defintely very closely related.

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you for your kind words! 😊

[@pattifaas4034]

I'm 55 and have been grinding my teeth since I was 2. I've learned so much from you. My jaw dislocated in July, and I've never had so much pressure in my face bones. I will be looking for a doctor like you but it seems most aren't like you.

[@theTMJdoc]

Can you come see me? Where do you live?

[@prathimarohan4209]

Im planning to show this video to my doc

[@theTMJdoc]

Wonderful!

[@user-lh1zh2nt5t]

Ever since I had my molars extracted in 2018 I have been suffering from TMJD. It has been getting worse and worse as time goes by. I get really bad jawlock when I yawn or open my mouth too wide. I get a lot of migraines and usually they come from the side that my jaw is hurting. I kept thinking for the longest that I must have a root canal or my dentist was just not doing a good job at looking for something in there that is causing my gums pain. I get a lot of pain in my lower gums usually and I feel like my teeth are loose but when I went to see my dentist, he reassured me that my teeth are fine and he did not notice any loose teeth. I went to see my PCM recently because I have been noticing a lot of tinnitus and vertigo symptoms but after running labs and a physical check up, everything came back normal. I was convinced I was going insane and maybe it's just genetic or maybe I am just getting old but after watching your video, I realize that there are others out there with my symptoms and this thing I have been experiencing actually has a name (TMJD). I will have to set up an appointment with a local oral surgeon to get a consultation. Thanks for the video. I subscribed and will be watching all of your other videos. Just wanted to say, thank you :)

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry you're going through this! Thank you for your kind words and I hope my videos can help you in some way.

[@SimiSilver]

Doc and fellow MDIB, Thank you for these amazing videos! You are so kind to reply to so many questions too!!

[@theTMJdoc]

My pleasure! I'm glad you like them!

[@ThePretichina]

@@theTMJdoc thank you for this video! Can wisdom teeth trigger tmj.?

[@christinehuxem3264]

Thank you help me a lot very interesting.x

[@theTMJdoc]

This makes me so happy. Thank you for letting me know!

[@laurenbaldwin-kl4fg]

What can be done to fix this?

[@theTMJdoc]

Please watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3eQnpykZtZlaq8si=ptKHXONT0TW-1QbF

[@gnanakumaridavid1801]

My sincere thanks and regards to you Doctor

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you for your kind words 🙏🏼

[@vanessamontano-tungate1562]

My dentist has been telling me for quite some time that I clench and grind my teeth while I sleep. When I was there about a month ago, they told me to start wearing a night guard to help with the clenching and grinding. About a week later, I started having ear pain, jaw pain, and a sore throat. I thought I had an ear infection or a sinus infection and went to see my doctor and was told I have TMJ disorder. They checked me for Covid and strep throat just to make sure I wasn’t sick and said my ears and throat looked clear and that the ear pain and throat pain was caused by the TMJ. Is sore throat and pain near the clavicle sometimes a symptom of TMJD?

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes those symptoms can be associated with TMJD.

[@DBUMBibleTechnology]

Thankyou . Amazing awareness. It helped me lots. How can we fix a severe TMD

[@theTMJdoc]

Please check out this video for my method of treatment: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3eQnpykZtZlaq8si=iZlgKY4p9v2OVmzL

[@chandnee]

Thanks, great informational video

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re welcome!

[@TY09NS26]

Thank you Dr Priya…😊

[@theTMJdoc]

You're welcome.

[@BumblaczanSodu]

Can severe sinus and nasal pressure actually be caused by TMJ? I suffer it only on affected side and my sinus CT is normal. No one is capable of giving me answer for that and it would be great to know which issue to combat first

[@theTMJdoc]

Pressure in the head in general can be caused by TMJ issues.

[@colinmohammed7074]

Thank you so much..this cleared up so many questions for me...Merry Christmas Dr. Mistry!!!

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re welcome! Glad to help! Merry Christmas!!🎄🎁

[@manasawalaaamir]

thanks for your channel, i can not express my gratitude towards you and your team to how much this channel has helped me. i had a question related to symptoms of tmj: does tmj cause the external ear to have swelling and/or redness ? thanks again.

[@theTMJdoc]

No - TMD does not directly cause ear swelling and/or redness.

[@SandevistanSeanzo]

I’ve been dealing with something for like 2 weeks now. It’s causing my anxiety to go thru the roof. First off, it started off with what felt like a toothache/gum pain near my back molar on my right side. I let it go for a few days and just cleaned the area really good with brushing/mouthwash and salt water/baking soda. The one day like 2 weeks ago, I was eating, and I felt like a tingling, numbness feeling up the side of my face near where my tooth/gum was irritated, and my face swelled up. I didn’t know what it was, I went to my local urgent care and they gave me Penicillin VK to take for 10 days because they thought and I thought it was an abscess tooth. I went to my dentist and I asked if he could take x-rays of my mouth. He couldn’t find anything wrong on the x-rays. He said it may be a salivary gland stone or something else with my salivary gland. He said I should reach out to a ENT doctor. I have an appointment with my primary doctor on Friday, but over the years, I’ve had mild symptoms like headaches, body aches, shoulder aches. Random aches throughout my entire body. I actually got tested for Lyme Disease and tested negative. I also have sleep apnea and got treated for that. Also get bad acid reflux and I have semi-high blood pressure. Are these all symptoms for untreated TMJD? Right now as I’m typing this, I still have the tooth/gum pain, and I have pain in that joint under the ear lobe and I have what feels like fullness in my ear especially when I eat anything solid. I’ve been living off of yogurt and Mac N Cheese for lunch at work lol can’t forget to mention, I have an overbite and my bottom teeth are crooked. When I was younger, I used to have a black lab, but the one day, I got loose and away from him while I was waking him, and I tried to grab his leash, but he knocked me over. The leash wrapped around my arm and I couldn’t get it undone and he dragged me into a tree and one side of my face. I think it was the right side got all scratched and bruised up. Like really bad. I looked like Harvey Dent/Two Face for a few months, but could something like this cause TMJD even if it was like 20+ years ago? By the way, the symptoms feel like they’re feeling better, then they start acting up again. Is this common too?

[@theTMJdoc]

I can't answer your question 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]

[@christ2551]

Doc do you have courses for dentists?

[@theTMJdoc]

Just taught my first in person course in the UK and coming out with online course by end of year ! :)

[@canigetawitness1992]

Hi, I was wondering if you had any recommendations for a TMJ doctor in North Carolina. Thanks!

[@theTMJdoc]

I don't know anyone there personally unfortunately.

[@ejazsalimkhan2900]

Keep up the good work doc,Your videos are like revision for an Orthodontist like me.

[@theTMJdoc]

Thanks, will do! Be sure to Subscribe!

[@ejazsalimkhan2900]

@@theTMJdoc ,I am among the first few to subscribe your channel,doc.Continue the excellent work doc.

[@theTMJdoc]

@@ejazsalimkhan2900 thank you so much! Check me out on TikTok and Instagram as well! @the_tmj_doc

[@martza388]

I commented about 3 months ago saying I’ve had migraines my whole life and recent jaw pain and because of your video I went to my oral surgeon. It turned out my masseter muscles were so tight that they’ve actually been causing pain for so long I ended up getting used to it but because of prolonged stress they were getting worse and noticeable. Because of you I got the treatment I needed and I’m starting to get less pain. Thank you

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re very welcome!! 😊🙏🏼

[@aimeemarieramasasa9243]

Nausea? Is it possible to be one of the symptoms?

[@theTMJdoc]

Vertigo/dizziness which can cause nausea - yes 😊🙏🏼

[@aimeemarieramasasa9243]

Thank you and god bless doc. I'm now suffering with all of the symptoms and the worst is headache everyday.

[@theTMJdoc]

@@aimeemarieramasasa9243 sorry to hear this!

[@kapiltharu2074]

Same

[@adnanadnan25]

Hello Dr. As u said I have pain in my teeth and I too fells that is from my cervical, as I had cervical injury. But then what is the treatment for this.

[@theTMJdoc]

I cannot recommend or advise you regarding treatment over the internet and without examining you. Sorry!

[@karen6683]

My face drooped on my left side of my face I thought I was having a stroke went to the hospital they ran all test. I had an MRI/CT scan done plus all the blood work and they found nothing. I went to my primary to follow up and he did not know what was wrong sent me to a Neuro he also did not know what was wrong. He ran blood work. Then I went to the dentist. I explained my all symptoms from numbness in my face, headaches, ear fullness, numbness in my fingers and she did one test directly to the muscle of the TMJ and my eye start twitching and she asked me if I was in pain and I said yes and she said it is your TMJ.

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear this!

[@thisisme2681]

I went to the dentist for specific tooth pain. I thought I had a cavity. She showed me the x-ray and said me that it was my jaw bone "changing". Now I'm trying to get into a specialist. Meanwhile, I'm having tooth pain along with many of the other symptoms from this video. Been icing my jaw on and off all day 😮‍💨

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear you're going through this and best of luck to you!

[@uzordinmadennis5635]

Thanks doc.I love the way you explain everything about TMJ disorder.Pls am currently having issues opening my mouth wide which was prevceeded by tooth pain ànd ache my left jaw aches and pains me alot. Have visited a dentist who has been helping me open it with some flat wood.When the woods are put inside mouth,one after the other,my mouth eventually opens wide,but when it's removed ,it reduces again and difficult opening wide without d woods. Pls have do u get this fixed ones and for all.I fear a locked jaw

[@theTMJdoc]

I can't answer your question 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]

[@Hfcgfv]

Which is the best scan of tmj dysfunctiin

[@theTMJdoc]

Please watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGPcmqunaqaaiq8si=nZOQvNF4vuvqOxOH

[@hinaynihorvath3926]

thank you!

[@theTMJdoc]

You're welcome!

[@SometimeAgo65]

What about a hot, burning sensation in temple area? I haven't been diagnosed, just researching. I've have headache/Eye ache behind left eye only...pain and discomfort in jaw/face and pain in neck, also a tooth pain but not sure which one exactly. This has been going on since 2020 after I had some dental work done. I've had an MRI and showed nothing. The only thing I don't really have is jaw popping or locking. It could in the future but heck, I stay in so much pain, I would probably go to the hospital if that happened. The hot burning sensation is new, thats why I asked about it. Neurologist diagnosed migraines but this isn't migraine...I've had those all my life. I'm at my wits end though

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes that can be TMD!

[@martinkerr2721]

TBH every time i wake up i am dizzy for 30 mins or more ,when i talk i hear grinding my left ear constantly popping at 3 mins you said neck is close to the jaw i have cervical stenosis only 2 out of the 7 are not grinding together , i have this ,only way i can describe it is like a cord just above the start of bottom jaw and and the ear lob if pit a finger on skin next to ear lob run finger down feel tight hard cord think might be part of jaw muscle i always get ear and sinus problems now after watching this will be back to my gp i always though that the ear popping was ear infection as nose is alays blocked have no got a good smells thanks so much for your info lv from Scotland

[@theTMJdoc]

sorry to hear this and I hope you feel better soon!

[@preciousekeneme5909]

My jaw is locked closed for months and u have almost all the symptoms you mentioned here pls what do I do

[@theTMJdoc]

I cannot give you advice over the internet and without examining you. Sorry - you can email my office to set up a zoom meeting with me if you'd like but you would have to travel to me for me to treat you. [e-mail]

[@ayaaanh.5701]

Thanks for the great video. Can impacted wisdom tooth and or crowded teeth cause TMD?

[@theTMJdoc]

Please watch my videos “wisdom teeth and tmjd” and “what causes tmj disorders “ and lmk if you have any questions! 😊

[@ayaaanh.5701]

@@theTMJdoc thank you doc 😊

[@theTMJdoc]

@@ayaaanh.5701 you’re welcome!

[@kimkoons4535]

omg i wish i could see you im in ohio it so hard to find help!

[@theTMJdoc]

@@kimkoons4535 many people do travel to see me but I know that’s not possible for everyone! 🤍. I hope you find relief soon!

[@destinysactofkidness1138]

Thank You For You Video . Im Going To Show This To My Primary Doctor. I Went To Dentist On Monday Because I Been Feeling Numbness On Right Cheek Jaw Near My Ear But Also Goes around My Ear , I Was Thinking It Was Probably My Wisdom Tooth , Dentist Said No Infection On Wisdom Teeth, She Did Cleaning etc , Referred Me To Oral Surgeon For Tuesday. Oral Surgeon Did A Full 360 Diagram X-ray and Said All 4 Wisdom Teeth Have No Impact On Nerve But Would Recommend Me To Take Them Out But First To Follow Up With Primary Doctor To See What The Issue Is . But After Seeing Your Video I Think This Is What I Have . I Have Headaches Sometimes Migranes Specially This Past Week, Numbness On Right Cheek Lower Jaw Area, It Goes Down But A Little Bit On Forehead, But Usually Feels Numb All Over Ear Area As Well , Ear Feels Like Is Stuffy / Congested. I Have Minor Clicking On Jaw but I Do Notice When I Open My Mouth All The Way And I Hold Each Side Of Jaw With My Finger As Im Closing It Hurts On Right Side Usually Were The Movement Of Jaw Is Near The Ear Area. Thanks

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re welcome and don’t forget to Subscribe! ☺️🙏🏼

[@destinysactofkidness1138]

@@theTMJdoc Of course:) Thank You

[@gnanakumaridavid1801]

Please inform me what all tests needed to assess TMJ problems thanks Doctor

[@theTMJdoc]

Ideally a thorough examination with history and muscle palpating, MRI, and CBCT scan.

[@gnanakumaridavid1801]

@@theTMJdoc thanks Doctor

[@theTMJdoc]

@@gnanakumaridavid1801 you’re welcome!!

[@padmaepley4457]

Could you please do a video on the connection to tri germinal neuralgia. and also teeth cleaning receding gums? So glad you're "safe" in Vancouver1

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you! Please watch my video “Trigeminal neuralgia or Temporomandibular disorder” and let me know if you have any questions!

[@RafaelRivera-uv6zz]

I've been dizzy, and I notice that whenever I chew, I hear popping or snapping near my ear.

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear that!

[@rezanamedanian5866]

Hi , I have suboccipital pain , TMJ PAIN and ear pain that can't tolerate lateral sleeping , since experince ear pain . My problem ?

[@theTMJdoc]

I cannot diagnose you over the internet and without examining you. Sorry.

[@johnwayne397]

i just got tmj from missiing teeth i have missing molars and the last 2 molars that were supporting got messed up from cavities and dont make contact, i need crowns and implants i didnt have tmj until a week ago, when my last 2 molars stoped making contact im bitting to far my molars arent stopping before the threshhold and the nerves are getting pinched

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear that!

[@nancy2972]

Why would people get treated for root canal if clearly that would appear in their X-ray ?

[@theTMJdoc]

you can almost never see a vertical root fracture on an xray. Sometimes a tooth is so sensitive from TMJ/referred pain from muscles that it seems like the nerve of the tooth is dying. It's not always obvious where the pain is coming from.

[@nocharmm]

can tmj cause stiffness in the suprahyoid muscles (upper neck) and cheek tingling ?

[@theTMJdoc]

yes it can!

[@nocharmm]

@@theTMJdoc thank you for answering , i’m going to see a tmj specialist , the symptoms should go away with treatment right ?

[@AndySalas-n7w]

Can TMJ tension affect more nerves throughout the body or inrease the pressure in the spine and also afect the digestive tract?

[@theTMJdoc]

TMJ issues can affect the entire body because the jaw is a part of the postural chain.

[@bayan97sw]

Thank you for your efforts... but my symptoms are not mentioned in the clip... and they are only pain when chewing right and left... I was not able to determine the exact affected muscle or the problem. The mouth opening is fine and I do not have any of the symptoms mentioned. It is very confusing.😣

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear that! I’d recommend seeing a skilled and experienced TMJ dentist.

[@bayan97sw]

I saw other videos on your channel and they were useful... May God bless your knowledge 😊🌹

[@paolodragolov6814]

Is Botox good for treating Tmj? Or what else can be done? I Have almost every symptoms that you talked about. Thank you.

[@theTMJdoc]

Please watch these videos as they answer your questions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIicmoCgqLF-nsU kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3eQnpykZtZlaq8

[@lashondacurry5343]

Is it common for this to happen on one side. Like the left side

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes it is!

[@veronicahidalgo9908]

Hi doc, thanks for the videos. is it common for the side that pain is felt on (for me it's my ear, jaw, and neck) for my tongue to also feel pain on that side?

[@theTMJdoc]

I don’t hear tongue pain that often but it’s possible

[@timotmagyary1805]

Hi, Is it possible that well growing wisdom teeth have an influence on TMJ (maybe changibg your bite)? Thank you for your answer in advance!

[@theTMJdoc]

yes it's possible.

[@Села77]

Thank u for your effort! Can I have a pain in half of the body fully because of tmjd?😢from head to feet. I have disorder on the right side so I have a nagging pain on the same side of my body..

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes you can!

[@michellewood7183]

How can we strengthen or build more muscles mass around TMJ? If face is very thin from unable eat much.

[@theTMJdoc]

If you’re in pain, we actually don’t recommend trying to build the muscles. It’s more about relaxing them to break the pain cycle.

[@pomydaimari7515]

Both Masseter muscles pains.....plz tel me the reason....is this tmj....n my left cheek bone became slight different from the right.. Reply plz.....

[@theTMJdoc]

I cannot tell you the reason for your pain over the internet and without examining you. Sorry.

[@akanshajain383]

Hi mam thank you so much for all the videos. I have almost all these symptoms. But i also have sometimes pain in my feet (instep). Is it because of TMJ?

[@theTMJdoc]

It's likely not due directly to TMJD.

[@federicogiangarra]

Thanks for the video! What about the minor rhomboid? 4 years ago I got a sudden muscle spasm in neck and back while doing pull-ups and I was not able to move them. I went through lots of treatments and one doctor told me that my right tmjd is the root cause of my left minor rhomboid chronic pain. Any thoughts?

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes, it can be connected!

[@hellno6617]

@@theTMJdoc ​​Can it still be TMJ if I don’t have pain? I mostly just feel these kind of clicking sounds, which mostly sound like crushing a chip (sometimes they sound like bubbles popping for some reason) it’s not very severe, but they annoy me sometimes when I’m eating something or even talking. I also have a mild underbite so maybe fixing my underbite can fix this too? I’m just more scared that it may get worse with time.⁠​⁠

[@nadiamalick9354]

​@@hellno6617 same 😢

[@zvviseman]

Hello, I have all of these symptoms minus the misaligned bite. Is there anyone in the Denver metro area you could recommend I see? I greatly appreciate your videos, thanks.

[@theTMJdoc]

I don't know them personally or how much experience they have treating TMJD, but Dr. John Raabe, Dr. Nicole Furuta, and Dr. James Makowski all belong to an elite TMJD/Sleep Dentistry Study Club which I am also a part of. I hope one of them can help you! Best of luck.

[@evelynrawls3523]

My daughter has discomfort in her gums on right side of her face. She has no pain but, severe numbness. Can this be a symptom of TMJD.

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes definitely!

[@serpilvaroglu785]

Hey! With tmj, is it possible to feel pain + tingling on one side of the face?

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes!

[@csell871]

Hi. Question for you. I get sinus headaches and grt nose bleeds as well. Do you think that could be a symptom of TMJ? It started a couple years ago and they are getting worse.

[@theTMJdoc]

The headaches yes. Have you checked with an ENT about the nose bleeds?

[@csell871]

@theTMJdoc have an appointment Friday with one.

[@edenjaena1214]

It’s is possible to swollen my lymph node because of tmjd?

[@theTMJdoc]

TMD does not directly cause swollen lymph nodes

[@chandnee]

Are all of these treatable?

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes.

[@grzesiekszewczuk1741]

I got clicking noise on my two joints sometimes problem with closing my mouth. And most of all horrible headachakes. How can i check if its tmj. I got mri scan and didn t show nothing

[@theTMJdoc]

Unfortunately scans cannot always diagnose TMJ/tmd. It must be diagnosed by a skilled and experienced TMJ dentist or tmj physical therapist

[@dardanedidieri]

Can TMJ also cause sore throat?

[@theTMJdoc]

I don't hear this often but I suppose it's possible.

[@mferr57]

I have a lot of pounding in my head temples, and neck pain, back pain, eye pain, but everything is on the left side, and my left nostril is pounding as well, what do you suggest?

[@theTMJdoc]

I cannot suggest anything over the internet and without examining you. Sorry

[@maryannpelino6857]

Doc,having like needle pain in the back of my head and above the neck in the left side and having a toothache still in the left side.its mean i jave tmjd?

[@theTMJdoc]

I cannot tell you that over the internet and without examining you.

[@dianam.vergel3084]

I have many of this symptoms but also burning on the bottom lower back and also tingling sensation on the front area of upper legs and also my knees, can this be related to tmj?

[@theTMJdoc]

It’s not something I hear commonly.

[@michellewood7183]

Hi Dr Priya. I have a question is it the neck that causes TMJ jaw issues OR is it the TMJ jaw issues causing neck pain?

[@theTMJdoc]

Please watch my video “neck pain and tmjd” and lmk if you have any questions! 😊

[@harsh461]

Dr, I went to the Dentist today for TMJ checkup. She checked my mouth and gum but there was no problem. I asked her about tmj so she checked my temple and asked me to open and close my mouth. After investigating, she said there is no sign of tmj, yet I feel jaw pain and teeth pain. There was no sign of clenching as well. I am right now in Benzodiaphine withdrawal, Can that cause it? What should I do next? Visit another dentist and get it checked?

[@harsh461]

My current symptoms, Jaw pain specially on left side, teeth pain, ear pain sometimes. I got clicking sound in jaw today morning but it stopped in the evening.

[@theTMJdoc]

This could be TMJD. I would recommend seeing a tmj dentist or tmj physical therapist.

[@samfisher-uw4xl]

I have loud crunching in Both my TMJs like bone on bone and popping any advice?

[@theTMJdoc]

I cannot give you advice for your specific conditio over the internet and without examining you. Sorry.

[@ErickGarcia-cj2uf]

I have slight pressure on both sides of my jaw and sinus pressure around forehead and temples also minor tinnitus. I don’t have any clicking or pain when I open my mouth tho? Is possible to have tmj without pain in that area or clicking sounds??

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes it's still possible to have TMD without jaw pain or clicking sounds.

[@Ridhii19]

Amazing video many thanks doctor!💜🍀✨🌈

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you!

[@hannahmerritt2399]

I have all of these symptoms.. the headaches have been terrible. I just saw my periodontist in an emergency visit with jaw pain and swelling. He did a panoramic xray and found nothing of concern. So my questions are: can a symptom be right jaw and face swelling and, can a periodontist rule out tmjd from that xray?

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes and no, respectively :)

[@Ren_Mari]

I have popping, clicking, chronic head and neck pain and I grind and clench. Do I have to see a specific type of dentist or can my regular dentist help?

[@theTMJdoc]

Typically it’s best to see a tmj dentist or tmj physical therapist. But you can always start with your general dentist to see if they have experience treating this.

[@chandnee]

You are in Oregon. How do we see you from Maryland 😞

[@theTMJdoc]

I have patients from Toronto and Boston. So it is possible - just not easy. :)

[@makenzigalliher8372]

Hello, I know you mentioned that the spasms can happen in the neck and facial tingling can occur but is it possible to actually have spasms in the face? I k is I grind and clench but I recently started having spasms in my face like the bridge of nose, my cheek, my lip and my chin. Is that possible it could from that?

[@theTMJdoc]

It could be related but it’s hard to say. Have you seen a tmj dentist or a neurologist?

[@makenzigalliher8372]

@@theTMJdoc I seen a neurologist next month! Because I’ve been getting rams head headaches. But my ears hurt, my eyes and the back of my head and the bottom front of my teeth.

[@remrosecientos5955]

MaKenzi Galliher How are you now? I've been experiencing same symptoms?

[@remrosecientos5955]

@MaKenzi Galliher

[@jeraldlabasbas4413]

Good Day Doc, i have this small hard round like balls behind my jaw or under my ears when i press it and i feel my left tmj swells. Is tmd causes it?

[@theTMJdoc]

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

[@daneenaslam5274]

Can be possible one tonsils is also bigger in tmj pain side?

[@theTMJdoc]

Sure it can be possible but it doesn’t necessarily mean that the enlarged tonsil is causing the TmJd.

[@adarshawankar9233]

Hi mam i am having my braces treatment, started 6 months ago. My teeth were inward which is rare case as my surgeon said. I want to know from you that is it normal that my brace of 1 teeth came off ( glue became loose ) it happens thrice and my doctor says " it is normal ,it happens in some cases ". Is he exaggerating this or it is very usual. Please answer

[@theTMJdoc]

It can happen.

[@cornsnake2390]

Is it ok for my jaw to pop and click, my dentist said it was ok and that it wasn’t tmj, I get ear pain, headaches, and neck pain. My jaw won’t open as much as it used to and it often hurts to chew, sing, and sometimes to even move. My face often feels numb. Since the dentist had told me that it was perfectly fine for my jaw to do this, it’s gotten worse :((. ( he was actually a oral surgeon). Before visiting the oral surgeon I visited a dentist that said it WAS tmj, but the oral surgeon said he was completely wrong. I literally can’t wear headphones because it hurts so bad, I don’t have to have music playing in them they just hurt period. When I put scarfs and bonnets on it hurts, even though they are not tight, I also get eye pain and just facial pain in general, and sometimes scalp pain.

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear this! I cannot make a diagnosis over the internet and without examining you.

[@luchiavp8828]

I had Tinnitus in 2019 but we didn't find a cause then and after some time it disappeared and always on and off pain in my back and shoulders/neck, Now since 4 months my hearing is weird and sometimes it feels like my ears are thick from the inside but it's just a feeling and my Tinnitus got worse. So much episodes of diziness. I had before this a very stressfull time with a lot of emotions. Now it also hurts after I cry in my jaw and face. And also in my head. A physiotherapist examinaded me yesterday and saw that my jaw can't open far enough and that my right side is like a little bit hanging and not on place fitting and thicker then the other side. Can the physiotherapist alone help me further or do I also need to get mote help from my dentist ? I am missint my molars also on my right side, Having only 1 wishdom teeth on that side

[@theTMJdoc]

I’d recommend seeing a skilled and experienced TMJ dentist

[@luchiavp8828]

@@theTMJdoc My dentist has sign me in for the jaw chirurg to look is this a good place ? Here in Holland we don't have that much TMJ specialists. On the moment my Tinnitus is bad but on the same time my pain is also more bad

[@luchiavp8828]

@@theTMJdoc I have like pain in my face and also around my ears and something like someone is pressing in my ear

[@kerryhopkins3950]

Hi Doc I'm from the UK and I'm under the dentist for this and feel I'm getting no where I have jaw pain more on my left side and down the side of the neck and headaches it's starting to do the same on my right side I find I bite my tongue on the right side too I'm in so much pain my shoulders and siatica aswell I'm I. So much pain anything you can suggest please xxxx

[@theTMJdoc]

You can try the muscle releases in my youtube playlist "TMJ exercises/muscle releases" and see if these help! Good luck!

[@lisalovuolo3606]

I have tmj and tinnitis

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear this.

[@mauriciollamasromero]

HI IAM HAVING THIS TMJ PROBLEM IS MY PROBLEM IS HEARING LESS IN ONE EAR IS THIS PERMANENT OR WILL IT GET BETTER PLEASE ANSWER 🙏😢 I FEEL LIKE RINGING AT NIGHT I HAD PAIN NOT ANY MORE ONLY THE HEARING ISSUE PLEASE HOW CAN I IMPROVE AND GET MY FULL HEARING BACK HELP 🙏

[@theTMJdoc]

I’m sorry but I cannot answer this question over the internet and without examining you.

[@hritickgoswami230]

Can braces cause tmjd ... During my alignment braces , I started to feel pain and click sound on my right ? Can wisdom teeth also causes that symptoms ?

[@theTMJdoc]

Please watch the following videos and lmk if you have any questions! Orthodontia & TMJD - Priya Mistry, DDS (the TMJ doc) #tmjd #tmd #orthodontia kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6SrkJefnbCCrpo Wisdom Teeth & TMJD - Priya Mistry, DDS (the TMJ doc) #wisdomteeth #tmjd #tmd kzbin.info/www/bejne/iF62pX18mqxkq5Y

[@yasinv3743]

Does anyone getting ringing ear or tingling on face

[@theTMJdoc]

yes, i hear this commonly!

[@sharroncobb2594]

Hi I sorta have those symptoms every time I yawn or eat my jaw hurts at first I thought my tooth hurts so I brushed my teeth but after that it still hurts is there difference to tell if it's your jaw hurting or your tooth hurting?

[@theTMJdoc]

It’s really hard to tell which one it is. I don’t have a good method for you to differentiate. I can tell you that dysfunctional muscles from TMD can cause tooth pain

[@sharroncobb2594]

@@theTMJdoc hm I didn't know that thank you

[@harrisdatinguinoo4505]

The symptoms that I feel are headache, neck pain, and back pain also i feel dizziness. Sometimes I feel numbness of jaw and when i open my mouth i hear some cracking in my jaw. Do you think I have TMJD? Thank you😊

[@theTMJdoc]

I really can’t tell you that over the internet and without examining you in person

[@muskanaggarwal4676]

Hi Priya, my symptoms started with lower back issues/ sciatica and then pain in the shoulder, scapula and tingling sensations in my fingers of the right arm, the pain travelled through the whole arm, I simultaneously had tingling and pain in both my ears and eyes, and now I am having toothaches and unresolved RCT, I have jaw pain as well but very mild, accompanied by 3 wisdom teeth irrupting. It's all very confusing now. I have consulted several orthopedics, neurologists and physician, and everyone says there is no cause for my pain. Can I be experiencing TMJD? Kindly revert to this comment.

[@theTMJdoc]

It could be TMJD but it's impossible for me to say for sure without examining you in person.

[@andrewrichard61]

I’m currently experiencing a lot of ear fullness which has lead to a fear of airplanes, elevators and tunnels. Also eye pain and vision changes. I also have a lot of neck pain from a loss of cervical lordosis. I’m currently going to an upper cervical chiropractor and have done physical therapy for my neck, which has been helpful, but I’m still only about 60% better. Sometimes my jaw will dislocate from the tension, and make chewing tiresome, but this is not constant. Do you think I could benefit from seeing a TMJ doc, and do you know any good practitioners in NYC? Thank you for everything you do! ❤️

[@theTMJdoc]

Hi there. Dr Laura Torrado in NYC may be able to help. Best of luck to you!

[@unruly_cj185]

Can it cause the jaw to be swollen??

[@theTMJdoc]

Usually swelling is related to infection. Potentially tmjd could cause slight swelling.

[@starrfly222]

Can TMJ cause the bone behind the ear to be bigger than the other side?

[@theTMJdoc]

I haven’t seen that specifically.

[@starrfly222]

@@theTMJdoc do to misalignment I’m my jaw can that cause one side of the face to be bigger than the other side?

[@theTMJdoc]

@@starrfly222 yes it can.

[@sonugupta7130]

Priya maim 4 years back I had a slap on my cheek since then I forgot how to swallow any thing. Since then I am swallowing food incorrectly. My entire mouth has disturbed. Fluttering sound from both ear Tinnitus Excessive salivation Clicking sound from both ear Plz help me doctor I am begging for my normal earlier day 😫😫🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Do you have clinic in India and do you speak hindi Waiting for your reply 😫😫😪

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear you're going through this. I don't have an office in India and I don't speak Hindi. Sorry!

[@piyushsin4862]

Hi doc, can sensitive hearing and stuffiness be a result of TMD?

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes!

[@MichaelChapman-j2s]

Anyone get pressure in the eyes?

[@theTMJdoc]

Many of my patients experience pressure in/behind the eyes

[@MichaelChapman-j2s]

@theTMJdoc I actually thought I had a blood clot as I passed out and my face went into spasm the other day and slurred speech

[@dardanedidieri]

Or difficult swallowing?

[@theTMJdoc]

It's possible the muscles of the throat can become dysfunctional but you should talk to your doctor about getting your thyroid checked as well.

[@dardanedidieri]

I got my thyroid checked and it's ok. The ORL doctor suspects that thic can be caused by muscle or cervical vertebrave. I had just one part a sore throat on the right side, one ORL told me it is by muscle that i could hurt that part. It another ORL finally told me this to X-ray on my neck. I just swallow saliva with difficulty when I eat and drink is ok. And the craking I feel it on my left side but numbness i have on my right side of the jaw and neck.

[@MIlw55]

I have TMJ. Does it cause numbness in 1/2 of chin? Worried here. Who should I see?

[@theTMJdoc]

I’d recommend seeing a TMJ dentist or TMJ physical therapist!