Your Period and TMJ/TMD!

[@amywetzel4172]

Wow! I have always wondered why I get severe tension headaches right before or during my period. People always say it is a hormonal migraine, but it isnt. It feels like extreme tension. I can feel it building in my neeck muscles before it happens.

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes I see this a lot!

[@MarieJohannaGarganera]

Same! I have migraines that last for days during my period.

[@idamadsen288]

makes sense then that my pain just got worse, since i ALSO just started my period. how rude of my body

[@theTMJdoc]

How very rude! Yes, it’s tough to be a woman!

[@90xolove]

I’ve also suspected my issue might be hormone related after you previously mentioned this as I have endometriosis which is linked to high estrogen levels and the tmj issues started a few months after I started having even heavier periods and 2 periods per month. I think my bite is also related to the pain and the tmj pain is a lot less after Invisalign. Maybe about 70% better which I think is pretty good. I also get more endo pain at night and tend to clench my teeth because of it so it is a cycle of multiple things keeping the pain going.

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear that you're still getting pain!

[@KI-tl7hb]

I only started having TMJ/TMD issues since getting off birth control and I can literally tell when my estrogen is up and when it’s down based on my pain. When it’s low, like during my cycle, the side of my face/head aches and the right part of my mouth burns. During times like ovulation I have zero pain at all. It’s wild.

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear that!

[@TheNoepje]

I have endometriosis. A disease fueled by high estrogen. Also suffer tmjd. It's aweful.

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry!

[@adrianseditz4168]

Thank you! This is great value, can you also do a video on suprahyoid muscle tension release? I noticed with my TMD my throat feels like it has something stuck there and when i look down i almost have a double chin i never had before, thank you!

[@theTMJdoc]

The suprahyoid area is actually more about tongue posture than the muscles there. Check out my videos about tongue tie for more information!

[@adrianseditz4168]

@@theTMJdoc Wow thank you yet again, I do have a bit of tongue tie now that i see the bandy tissue thingy, because i tried mewing (I could but couldn't suction hold) with my TMD with straight posture last night, i could hear popping alot less, but then i woke up with sore throat and a bit swollen (Can tongue tie also do this?)

[@adrianseditz4168]

@@theTMJdoc How would i go about getting a referral to see a specialist to get this released? Should i see a Dentist that will referral for me to see a ENT, TMD Specialist or orthotropics? Will they get me to do some exercises with suprahyoid area to calm it down, because when it wasn't swollen i had more visible jawline :) Thanks!!!

[@sakurayt3910]

Hello I had periods for 12 day with anxiety the day before yesterday I was eating chicken I felt pain and my lower teeth went under my front teeth it's really painful....can I get my teeth back like before

[@theTMJdoc]

I don’t know. I can’t really say much over the internet and without examining you.

[@ahmadahmad-v7d4v]

Is water flosser or waterpik remove tartar?

[@theTMJdoc]

Those are not strong enough to remove tartar. Tartar must be removed by a dental professional:)

[@اسامةتوفيق-ل7س]

What is the solution in this case ?

[@theTMJdoc]

I don’t have a solution for hormonal levels. But I have found that a good TMJ orthotic can bring a lot of relief.

[@maritaredwood4823]

I have TMJ for 6 yrs now. And it's getting worse, it's popping, clicking, can this be fixed? Or my jaw brings back to its normal position? Is there any treatment, im losing hearing loss, too! Besides of this, I also have ringing 24/7 n my right ear.

[@theTMJdoc]

There’s really no way I can make recommendations without follow up questions, discussion, and a better understanding of your condition. If you’d like, you can schedule an online consultation with me via the following link: tmjdentaldoc.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/1/treatment/8

[@ABDULAHAD-qv5rp]

Mam i have an issue actually due to chewing from one side my one jaw is up and more defined than other but i want that this jaw to be normal not to be more defined and up than the other jaw what should i do ?

[@theTMJdoc]

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

[@dincerpi]

Does orthotic mago help?

[@theTMJdoc]

It’s not the type of orthotic, it’s the prescription built into it that makes a difference

[@rashisoni5026]

hi doc, is 35 mm mouth opening normal or restricted?

[@theTMJdoc]

40 mm is considered normal but open bite and/or deep bite also has to be taken into consideration.

[@rashisoni5026]

@@theTMJdoc phase 1 treatment is going on and now i can open up tp 35mm slight open bite too is there after devloping tmd.. my doc is saying to start with phase 2 is it okay? and if i try to strech more than 36mm i feel spasm in muscles

[@theTMJdoc]

@@rashisoni5026 I’m sorry but there’s no way I can answer that over the internet and without examining you.

[@rashisoni5026]

@@theTMJdoc sure i undestand doc! anyways, thankss 😇

[@Krina681]

How can i replace it? I started to have tmj 2 years after menopause!!

[@theTMJdoc]

How can you replace what? The hormones?

[@Krina681]

@@theTMJdoc how can i replace the hormone thst is not working when you are in menopause that causes that pain? I started having pain in menopause, looking for tmj doctor in florida.. not easy task😢