I had horrible TMJ for a long time. One day it suddenly got better! It took me a while to realize it was because I forgot to take my Adderall. I'm now on a different medication for my ADHD, and my jaw is much happier 😌
Aye dentist here, TMJ is a very complex condition. It has multiple different causes and can create several conditions and symptoms. (Not all related to clenching and grinding) It also normally takes multiple modalities to treat. I see a lot of your mouth guard comments and questions, just know that there are different kinds for different purposes. It’s definitely not one size fits all. Also clenching and grinding can be separate from TMJ. If you’re suffering, find a dentist who has experience in this type of treatment. Just know they will likely be more expensive because to get the additional education to treat these issues is very very expensive. Best of luck to all of you.
Yes I totally agree with you, with everything. I just posted my story just now with a new dentist and he helped me get with his specialist that works with him to help clients with TMJ and grinding teeth. My headaches went away almost immediately. I know everyone is different and they took impressions of my teeth which was very difficult because I have those little things behind the bottom of my teeth it's like the Bony area that interfere with get the and making it painful for a few minutes. I did break a few because they were hard to get out of my mouth so they told me to put a thin layer of Vaseline on my teeth which helped. I don't use a lot but I need it to get my night guards out especially the top night guards. They have been telling everyone how much its helped me.
There are physical therapists who are trained in temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Just another option before botox (also could be related to neck, back, and pelvic floor issues).
@luzguerrero1530 if you google "origin tmj pelvic floor" you'll get a great blog post by a PT explaining it. I tried including the link, but I think adding a URL was getting my comments deleted by a spam filter. But basically it has to do with how the muscles around the jaw, the diaphragm, the muscles of the core, and the muscles of the pelvic floor need to coordinate together breathing, pressure management, digestion, using the bathroom, childbirth, lifting objects, etc.
Exactly. I have tmj but grinding isn’t my real problem. I bought night guard cause it helps to reduce tension for some people. It was worst nights in my life, it causes me more tension and even grindgind. And now I’m using it only at daytime when I’m able to control every my move and even in this times I unconsciously bite this thing as a dog’s playing with its toys
I guess a mouth guard wouldn’t prevent that grinding movement. I got a mouth guard and it works great for me but I don’t grind, I clench so maybe they work better for clenching
@@May-Mishkyou may need a slightly wider in height one. Nightguards keep the jaw slightly open, reducing muscular spasms, the primary cause of TMJ-related jaw locking
My masseters are huge & stick out - finally started getting Botox in them & omg I love how it’s changed my face shape from square & manly to more oval & feminine. It’s amazing!!
@@jasminejackson4298 I never do just my masseters, it’s always at the same time as my forehead/crows feet etc. I’m guessing around a few hundred dollars. My masseters are big. You could call any injector’s office & ask price ranges.
I clench and grind all day long. I can’t think of wearing a mouth guard all day. I had Botox for this once and while they did a bit much because I’d get these charley horse spasms every so often, it did help immensely with the clenching. I clench so bad I’ve broken off bits of my teeth.
I’ll take Botox, which greatly reduces my chronic migraine, over vanity any day! 🥲 I also use a night guard, do physical therapy and regular jaw massages. Botox is the only thing that has any impact 🙏🏻 My jaw doesn’t really appear slimmer after 4 treatments now, so maybe I’m lucky 🤞🏻
@@ZomBeeQueeen So everyone without a weak jawline aren’t allowed to comment on their Botox experience? 😂 TMJ can cause chronic tension headaches, which can trigger migraine, which is why it’s often added to the Botox points for migraine… So since I am receiving treatment for TMJ with Botox - weak jawline or not - it’s still relevant 🤷🏻♀️ Ya rambling.
@@ZomBeeQueeen She actually did specifically say if you have a weak jawline to not even get botox for the pain (aka: "another problem.") I have a very weak, narrow jawline and just got this botox today to treat my TMJ/headache/eye ache pain. So now I'm scared to see the results in a couple months lol. But, oh well. I've reached the point where I'd rather be hideous and pain free than in constant pain wearing literal holes into my teeth from the grinding, but be "better looking."
Thank you for this! I have really bad TMJ. I’ll probably choose comfort over vanity. I’ve been suffering for a week now and the pain is almost unbearable, I didn’t even know they did Botox for this
People who are saying night guards don’t help with grinding, you’re concentrating on the end action and not prevention- Nightguards keep the jaw slightly open, reducing muscular spasms, the primary cause of TMJ-related jaw locking
You’re 100% correct. I have jowls from getting Botox to treat my TMJ. I'm was not warned about this side effect, and I regret getting Botox to treat my TMJ, though it was the only thing that relieved my jaw pain. Do you have any recommendations to help with my jowls?
I do not have TMJ and yet my dermatologist recommend me to get botox in the masseters just for face slimming because I have a square jawline.... She said there is absolutely no side effect and now I am shocked hearing that it makes jowels worse.... 😐 I didn't do it yet because it is expensive, but still... Why can't I trust any doctor without researching the opinions of 10 other doctor on the internet.... 😞
@@arin999 maybe y it worked is bc I put it in the freezer and I used it in the morning (I get a puffy face in the morning) so ig it might be the cold working more than the actual gua sha
Jawline or not, I'm gonna stick with my night guard. Botox is too expensive and my face has actually become less puffy just from the relief the bite guard gives me. Less inflammation
when you say weak jaw line, do you mean a smaller, more narrow jaw vs a wider jaw? or do you mean a more defined jaw (more bone prominent) rather than a soft one (more fleshy)? i feel like my masseter muscles make my cheeks look puffier when they’re overworked, making my face look more wide and square. but i don’t have a super sharp jaw line despite the square shaped jaw.
Thank you for sharing that. I have been thinking about whether botox would be helpful for my TMJD or not. When my problems started nearly 20 years ago I swear nobody was talking about it, online or otherwise, and I felt like I was basically lone. Nowadays everyone seems to have TMJ issues. I wonder if the numbers have increased or if it's just become a more common discussion?
Like with most things (like more diagnoses of depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc), I think it's that we're more open about these things nowadays. I really doubt the numbers have really changed, we just have more people speaking on it than before.
Last year I realized had bad my headaches were getting and I had a new dentist and he asked me questions about my headaches and looked inside my mouth and saw i had been biting number of times a day the inside of my mouth and as soon as I got the bottom night guard and with in an hour my headaches were starting to go away and then I got the upper night guard and no more headaches, no more biting and making myself bleed on my inside of my cheeks of my mouth. Plus I was grinding my teeth and I was afraid of breaking my teeth. Oh I lost weight too because of have the night guards in 24/7...yes I took them out to eat but I put them back in to prevent biting and grinding my teeth. Plus I don't want to drink anything but water, no more coffee stains on my teeth. So many positive points to having night guards. ❤
For a year straight my jaw would lock up daily and consistently. I couldn’t eat properly and I wanted to end my life because of the pain. But I just did physical therapy and that worked.
Same! And I got arthrocentesis tmj , coz my tmj got so worse I couldn't open my mouth no bigger than 2 finger space coz it had accumulated blood in the muscles and caused infection, I wear night guard and it works but during day after I remove the night guard do my normal stuffs and when I'm talking or just breathing it hurts so much especially when I'm chewing eating or evening drinking water and the headaches are so bad😭!
That helps the pain ? Really ? I have a terrible jawline. Ugh I get pain all over my jaw, temples, between the eyes my actual jawbone & teeth. The Dr's never really did anything to help me.
I’ve been using a custom made night guard/retainer for years now. My dentist told me I would lose my back teeth if I kept grinding as badly as I was. Using the night guard has changed my life entirely, I can even hear better because the grinding affected my ears. My face isn’t as swollen, the pain has subsided and it’s even sort of “re trained” my mouth to not clench so hard. I can always tell the next day if I don’t wear it. The combination night guard with retainer was 500$ and I’ve had to replace it a couple times after my dog got ahold of it (lol) the night guard itself should cost less but I highly recommend visiting a dentist to get a custom one for yourself. The cost is irrelevant once you feel the relief 😮💨😮💨😮💨
@@Art_thecl0wn oh thank you. I'm so sorry to hear your baby got ahold of it. They are turkeys lol. I did have one years ago I ground right thru it in a month but it could've been made cheaply, it was 14 years ago. I use moist heat ,excersices . I do need to go back it's just been a mess the past few years.
I have bad tmj and am on the fence about Botox. I’ve done acupuncture and dry needling for over four years. I’ve had a nightguard for about 5. I went to a tmj specialist and they said in the long run, night guards can worsen tmj. My grinding has stopped, but I clench so much and I’ve started to notice my bite is different- I don’t really bite down completely. I’ve starting wearing it every other night and it’s actually helped but the biggest thing is my red/infrared light. The light panel works so much better than anything I’ve tried before, definitely worth the money imo
i used to grind my teeth soooo badly when i slept in high school. my mom would hear it from her room 😅😭 so yuppp i understand the teeth being all one length and having your canines shaved down 😬 now i don't grind thankfully but i definitely do clench. i've become very conscious over it recently though and have stopped clenching during the day ❤ also gum helps a lot!
I would love to hear ur opinion about teenage girls shaving their face. Can you please clarify the myth about hair growing quickly and should teens do this at their teens ?
It doesn’t impact hair growth whatsoever, only cuts it off above the surface of the skin so it gives the hair a blunt edge, which can make it appear thicker when it grows beyond the skin’s surface. If they have facial hair to shave, I don’t see why not, just depends what their preference is and what makes them feel more comfortable 🤷🏼♀️ There are other options to avoid the blunt edge though, such as bleaching… plucking… waxing… electrolysis… laser hair removal. All but the bleaching do affect hair regrowth, though. Some hairs may never grow back, which may be desirable or undesirable, depending on the location. There’s also a chance that what they’re doing is actually dermaplaning, which can look like shaving and does take off hairs, but isn’t necessarily the goal. That’s more like shaving off the top layer of skin cells for a smoother appearance, which makes make-up sit nicer. It’s all fine, just make sure they’re practising good hygiene with the tools they’re using and good skincare to calm and protect afterwards to mitigate the risk of getting a skin infection. If they appear to have an excessive amount of facial hair, though, I’d get them checked for PCOS etc. just in case, as maybe treatment might make it easier to manage. If it’s not excessive, they’ll probably get bored of removing it at some point, so I wouldn’t worry about it 🤷🏼♀️
@@spookylittlebat5208 Thank you so much 😊 I have been doing research on this just to confirm because everyone has their own opinions and most of them are inaccurate. This helps a lot thanks ☺️
I get botox injected into my jaw muscles because of spasms that cause me to essentially clench my jaw shut. The botox works great apart from that it spreads into my salivary glands causing a severe reduction in saliva produced which causes chronic dry mouth which then contributes to cavities. So thats another potential downside to botox.
I do not have TMJ and yet my dermatologist recommend me to get botox in the masseters just for face slimming because I have a square jawline.... She said there is absolutely no side effect and now I am shocked hearing that it makes jowels worse.... 😐 I didn't do it yet because it is expensive, but still... Why can't I trust any doctor without researching the opinions of 10 other doctor on the internet.... 😮💨😞
Yes ma'am I have a question.....Please let us know what you use on your beautiful lashes....serum, mascara (don't call me crazy but I'd love to see how you do your eye makeup, you kill at that eyeliner girl👑 I am going back through your older videos to see if you already told us)❤😊
Lilibet's lil sis, Margaret? English Margaret? Edited to add: just looked her up, and there is the one photo where I see what you're talking about. But she & her sister resemble each other so much that I don't see it in any other photo but that specific portrait in black & white where some of her face is in shadow.
Can you please talk about Botox for migraine prevention in your face/scalp/traps. That’s where I’ve gotten mine for 2 years now. It has truly worked wonders for migraine prevention, however it had caused a lot of sagging skin in my upper eyelid area. Any tips????
Can I get Botox for excessive sweating in the face *without* paralysing the muscles? I don't wanna sweat this much, but I still wanna be able to freely make expressions (I don't have wrinkles anyway, so I don't want it for that purpose at all).
Nope. Tbh I haven't found it helps as a face sweater. Think they have to use in high quantities so might not work for face. Hasn't worked in my scalp or hairline either and I get a high dose for migraines and deeper than cosmetic.
I guessed this would be the case for me. That’s the only reason I consider myself lucky to have suffered bruxism my whole life, even if it resulted in a locked jaw at one point in my life
This is the first time I heard botox in masseters will make your jowls worse... Usually everyone says you must get it to slim the face and there is absolutely no side effect.... That is what my dermatologist told me 😐
Hello Doc, please make a detailed video on Tranexamic Acid and Alpha Arbutin. I’ve been using TA in my AM routine alternatively (on days I’m not using TA I use Niacinamide) and AA in my PM routine for the past 2-3 days. I live in India and considering my situation we get a lot Sun here. I’m scared to use AA in the AM routine because of the aforesaid reasons. Please make a detailed video on this. So I really want to understand better as there are mixed reviews available about these two acids on the Internet.
Hmmm … we have the same shaped face. Would injecting fillers in the massater (?) give a more pronounced jawline? Is that even a good idea? BTW … your skin is gorgeous!
My right cheek looks so much more bigger than my left cheek, I kind of feel like the muscles on my right jaw is more "harder?" than the left one . I don't know which doctor to visit? I went to a dermatologist but she just dismissed me saying its hereditary. Somebody please help.
you probably chew predominantly on one side (that is harder/bigger), mine used to be like that (my right cheek was also so much bigger). it made me feel insecure to look at my photos because my face looked lopsided. masseter botox can help fix it but if you want the natural way, try chewing with the smaller side more, then when they're about equal sizes, switch with chewing with both sides equally to maintain it. it took me several years but because i developed the habit, the results last, my cheeks look symmetrical now.
Can i get a masseter jus bec i wanna slim my face a little bit?? My jaws aren't that wide but i just want to round it down a little. Any side-effects of that?
Does this apply even when injecting small doses? I always insist my derm uses the minimum amount of botox to just make my muscle weaker, but not enough to make it smaller. I think people call that baby botox now?
I have questions but I don’t know what they are. I do have a weak jawline and I am 41 and it seems like overnight. I got these bulldog hanging skin things under my jaw. It literally seems to have appeared overnight and nothing seems to be helping it. I know there are jaw exercises you can do… Would that help with the jawls?
Okay all of this has already happened so I already did Botox there several times and I have jowls and a weak jaw line and still have headaches and keep cracking my teeth. Will my face go back to normal if I stop???
My TMJ was triggered by my allergies the second i fix my allergies the TMJ pain went away ... because i was breathing from my mouth ... i think my TMJ just got tired cuz no support from the 👅 at the top of the mouth
I just started taking magnesium l threonate and as a happy side effect I’m not grinding my teeth. Still wearing that night guard but was considering masseter Botox have a really strong jaw line but 50 and worried abt the jowls. Thoughts on facial toning devices like the FOREO bear 2 face? I have one
I am turning 50 and I getting jowls. I use a night guard which helps greatly with TMJ. What can I do to help with the sagging? I have a small chin (was teased a lot as a kid) and weak jawline.
My muscles behind and under my jaw I guess it's my masseter is giant I have huge bulges on both sides of my face especially on the right my dentist literally said my tmj has given me a big thick body builder neck! He literally was blown away that it was my from my tmj not from body building 😭....I can't afford the Botox and my night guard hasn't helped much. What could I do to make it go down?
I understand how a night guard helps protect your teeth from grinding caused by TMJ, but I don't understand how it stops or helps TMJ itself? You can still clench and grind with most night guards, but your teeth stay protected
I've been wearing a mouth guard religiously for about a decade, and it did help a lot to decrease grinding, I don't know why or how. But if the grinding is stress related, probably therapy is what's going to resolve the issue long term. I still definitely feel my jaw in the morning when I'm going through rougher periods, even with a mouth guard.
@shereeneidriss i got Botox twice on the Masseter 5 years ago and then 3 years ago to help fix the asymmetry from getting it the first time. Now I see the joules laxity and still the effect made my face have no shape and there is still asymmetry. How do you recommend I fix this?
Hi, dental hygienist here, a night guard will not stop you from clenching and obviously won't help you at all during the day if you can't wear it all day.
Ehat about tmj injections in the temple area? My dentist wouldnt do the jaw or the spots i felt really needed it because they were too close to salivary glands
I've had bad experiences getting botox from dentists before. They don't tend to have a lot of experience injecting it. I went to a dermatologist instead and he knew exactly what to do within 2 minutes of talking to him.
Exactly... TMJ is such a curse I cannot find a solution It is so hard to live a regular life.. I hope we'll get rid of it Stay strong...and blessed my friend ✨
I had horrible TMJ for a long time. One day it suddenly got better!
It took me a while to realize it was because I forgot to take my Adderall. I'm now on a different medication for my ADHD, and my jaw is much happier 😌
Omg. I just realized I've stopped grinding since on meds lol. I was considering Botox because of the pain
When I dropped caffeine I found the same thing!
Same when I take vyvanse
What medication did you find for your ADHD that worked for you? I’m on adderall and find that I have soooo much jaw tension!
I’m a massage therapist specializing inTMJ dysfunction.
Please find someone who does this type of massage before you do anything invasive!!!
Aye dentist here, TMJ is a very complex condition. It has multiple different causes and can create several conditions and symptoms. (Not all related to clenching and grinding) It also normally takes multiple modalities to treat. I see a lot of your mouth guard comments and questions, just know that there are different kinds for different purposes. It’s definitely not one size fits all. Also clenching and grinding can be separate from TMJ. If you’re suffering, find a dentist who has experience in this type of treatment. Just know they will likely be more expensive because to get the additional education to treat these issues is very very expensive. Best of luck to all of you.
Yes I totally agree with you, with everything. I just posted my story just now with a new dentist and he helped me get with his specialist that works with him to help clients with TMJ and grinding teeth. My headaches went away almost immediately. I know everyone is different and they took impressions of my teeth which was very difficult because I have those little things behind the bottom of my teeth it's like the Bony area that interfere with get the and making it painful for a few minutes. I did break a few because they were hard to get out of my mouth so they told me to put a thin layer of Vaseline on my teeth which helped. I don't use a lot but I need it to get my night guards out especially the top night guards. They have been telling everyone how much its helped me.
There are physical therapists who are trained in temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Just another option before botox (also could be related to neck, back, and pelvic floor issues).
Great comment, please elaborate
Pelvic floor? How?
@luzguerrero1530 if you google "origin tmj pelvic floor" you'll get a great blog post by a PT explaining it. I tried including the link, but I think adding a URL was getting my comments deleted by a spam filter. But basically it has to do with how the muscles around the jaw, the diaphragm, the muscles of the core, and the muscles of the pelvic floor need to coordinate together breathing, pressure management, digestion, using the bathroom, childbirth, lifting objects, etc.
@@Alex-fc8xnthere’s loads of videos on UA-cam describing this correlation.
Night guards don’t stop most people from grinding their jaw, it just stops the teeth from touching
Exactly. I have tmj but grinding isn’t my real problem. I bought night guard cause it helps to reduce tension for some people. It was worst nights in my life, it causes me more tension and even grindgind. And now I’m using it only at daytime when I’m able to control every my move and even in this times I unconsciously bite this thing as a dog’s playing with its toys
I guess a mouth guard wouldn’t prevent that grinding movement. I got a mouth guard and it works great for me but I don’t grind, I clench so maybe they work better for clenching
Nightguards keep the jaw slightly open, reducing muscular spasms, the primary cause of TMJ-related jaw locking.
@@user-vt7fo4sq9l Nightguards keep the jaw slightly open, reducing muscular spasms, the primary cause of TMJ-related jaw locking
@@May-Mishkyou may need a slightly wider in height one. Nightguards keep the jaw slightly open, reducing muscular spasms, the primary cause of TMJ-related jaw locking
My masseters are huge & stick out - finally started getting Botox in them & omg I love how it’s changed my face shape from square & manly to more oval & feminine. It’s amazing!!
How much did you get and what was the cost if you don't mind my asking?
@@jasminejackson4298 I never do just my masseters, it’s always at the same time as my forehead/crows feet etc. I’m guessing around a few hundred dollars. My masseters are big. You could call any injector’s office & ask price ranges.
I clench and grind all day long. I can’t think of wearing a mouth guard all day. I had Botox for this once and while they did a bit much because I’d get these charley horse spasms every so often, it did help immensely with the clenching. I clench so bad I’ve broken off bits of my teeth.
Were the spasms in your calfs.? If so that's what I'm feeling.. how did the botox help and how Many units
I’ll take Botox, which greatly reduces my chronic migraine, over vanity any day! 🥲 I also use a night guard, do physical therapy and regular jaw massages. Botox is the only thing that has any impact 🙏🏻 My jaw doesn’t really appear slimmer after 4 treatments now, so maybe I’m lucky 🤞🏻
…. She said if you have a weak jawline. Plus, you’re actually treating another problem so she’s def not talking about you -double fold 😂 like what?
@@ZomBeeQueeen So everyone without a weak jawline aren’t allowed to comment on their Botox experience? 😂 TMJ can cause chronic tension headaches, which can trigger migraine, which is why it’s often added to the Botox points for migraine… So since I am receiving treatment for TMJ with Botox - weak jawline or not - it’s still relevant 🤷🏻♀️ Ya rambling.
@@ZomBeeQueeen She actually did specifically say if you have a weak jawline to not even get botox for the pain (aka: "another problem.") I have a very weak, narrow jawline and just got this botox today to treat my TMJ/headache/eye ache pain. So now I'm scared to see the results in a couple months lol. But, oh well. I've reached the point where I'd rather be hideous and pain free than in constant pain wearing literal holes into my teeth from the grinding, but be "better looking."
Thank you for this! I have really bad TMJ. I’ll probably choose comfort over vanity. I’ve been suffering for a week now and the pain is almost unbearable, I didn’t even know they did Botox for this
I noticed that when I started taking magnesium just before bed, I didn't grind my teeth at night anymore! 😃
Interesting, thanks for sharing
People who are saying night guards don’t help with grinding, you’re concentrating on the end action and not prevention- Nightguards keep the jaw slightly open, reducing muscular spasms, the primary cause of TMJ-related jaw locking
You’re 100% correct. I have jowls from getting Botox to treat my TMJ. I'm was not warned about this side effect, and I regret getting Botox to treat my TMJ, though it was the only thing that relieved my jaw pain. Do you have any recommendations to help with my jowls?
I do not have TMJ and yet my dermatologist recommend me to get botox in the masseters just for face slimming because I have a square jawline.... She said there is absolutely no side effect and now I am shocked hearing that it makes jowels worse.... 😐 I didn't do it yet because it is expensive, but still... Why can't I trust any doctor without researching the opinions of 10 other doctor on the internet.... 😞
@@MsPaulisacause it’s US and the medical system is more interested in making money off you than actually helping
@@elenapavlova6101 I am not from US. I am from Romania.
Teach us exercises to strengthen the muscle that gives us a more defined jaw, please? 🙏
Try gua sha it should gimicky but it worked well for me idk how it works it just does
there are none, if someone tells you there is one they’re scamming you
Gua Sha only help to reduce some tension in those muscles, nothing more
@@arin999 maybe y it worked is bc I put it in the freezer and I used it in the morning (I get a puffy face in the morning) so ig it might be the cold working more than the actual gua sha
Use self tanner to contour right under your jaw . You give the illusion of a sharper jaw line
She’s so beautiful
Jawline or not, I'm gonna stick with my night guard. Botox is too expensive and my face has actually become less puffy just from the relief the bite guard gives me. Less inflammation
That's what she's saying is night guards don't affect your jawline.
when you say weak jaw line, do you mean a smaller, more narrow jaw vs a wider jaw? or do you mean a more defined jaw (more bone prominent) rather than a soft one (more fleshy)? i feel like my masseter muscles make my cheeks look puffier when they’re overworked, making my face look more wide and square. but i don’t have a super sharp jaw line despite the square shaped jaw.
Best shaped teeth I have ever seen !!
Thank you for sharing that. I have been thinking about whether botox would be helpful for my TMJD or not. When my problems started nearly 20 years ago I swear nobody was talking about it, online or otherwise, and I felt like I was basically lone. Nowadays everyone seems to have TMJ issues. I wonder if the numbers have increased or if it's just become a more common discussion?
Like with most things (like more diagnoses of depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc), I think it's that we're more open about these things nowadays. I really doubt the numbers have really changed, we just have more people speaking on it than before.
Last year I realized had bad my headaches were getting and I had a new dentist and he asked me questions about my headaches and looked inside my mouth and saw i had been biting number of times a day the inside of my mouth and as soon as I got the bottom night guard and with in an hour my headaches were starting to go away and then I got the upper night guard and no more headaches, no more biting and making myself bleed on my inside of my cheeks of my mouth. Plus I was grinding my teeth and I was afraid of breaking my teeth. Oh I lost weight too because of have the night guards in 24/7...yes I took them out to eat but I put them back in to prevent biting and grinding my teeth. Plus I don't want to drink anything but water, no more coffee stains on my teeth. So many positive points to having night guards. ❤
I have the worst TMJ you can hear my jaw "clicking" when I chew & sometimes talk. 💜
For a year straight my jaw would lock up daily and consistently. I couldn’t eat properly and I wanted to end my life because of the pain. But I just did physical therapy and that worked.
Same! And I got arthrocentesis tmj , coz my tmj got so worse I couldn't open my mouth no bigger than 2 finger space coz it had accumulated blood in the muscles and caused infection, I wear night guard and it works but during day after I remove the night guard do my normal stuffs and when I'm talking or just breathing it hurts so much especially when I'm chewing eating or evening drinking water and the headaches are so bad😭!
Yes arthrocentesis tmj hurts while its done, hurts more during night time
I've had TMJ for 30 years and it's extremely painful.
Botox is a great prevention or dry needling , I’ve found anyway.
That helps the pain ? Really ? I have a terrible jawline. Ugh I get pain all over my jaw, temples, between the eyes my actual jawbone & teeth. The Dr's never really did anything to help me.
I’ve been using a custom made night guard/retainer for years now. My dentist told me I would lose my back teeth if I kept grinding as badly as I was. Using the night guard has changed my life entirely, I can even hear better because the grinding affected my ears. My face isn’t as swollen, the pain has subsided and it’s even sort of “re trained” my mouth to not clench so hard. I can always tell the next day if I don’t wear it. The combination night guard with retainer was 500$ and I’ve had to replace it a couple times after my dog got ahold of it (lol) the night guard itself should cost less but I highly recommend visiting a dentist to get a custom one for yourself. The cost is irrelevant once you feel the relief 😮💨😮💨😮💨
@@ellywitmer1584I’m having the same issue, see a maxillofacial specialist!
@@Art_thecl0wn oh thank you. I'm so sorry to hear your baby got ahold of it. They are turkeys lol. I did have one years ago I ground right thru it in a month but it could've been made cheaply, it was 14 years ago. I use moist heat ,excersices . I do need to go back it's just been a mess the past few years.
I have bad tmj and am on the fence about Botox. I’ve done acupuncture and dry needling for over four years. I’ve had a nightguard for about 5. I went to a tmj specialist and they said in the long run, night guards can worsen tmj. My grinding has stopped, but I clench so much and I’ve started to notice my bite is different- I don’t really bite down completely. I’ve starting wearing it every other night and it’s actually helped but the biggest thing is my red/infrared light. The light panel works so much better than anything I’ve tried before, definitely worth the money imo
But... But... you're perfect.
Your teeth are gorgeous!
What about slimming out the jawline if you do have a stronger one due to grinding?
Which is exactly why I would want to do it. My jawline has definitely widened where that muscle lays
You have a very nice skin. Love it
I love you for pushing your skin forward to show us the ghost of Christmas future ❤
i used to grind my teeth soooo badly when i slept in high school. my mom would hear it from her room 😅😭 so yuppp i understand the teeth being all one length and having your canines shaved down 😬 now i don't grind thankfully but i definitely do clench. i've become very conscious over it recently though and have stopped clenching during the day ❤ also gum helps a lot!
I would love to hear ur opinion about teenage girls shaving their face. Can you please clarify the myth about hair growing quickly and should teens do this at their teens ?
there is no data to supper the myth that shaving causes hair to grow thicker
It doesn’t impact hair growth whatsoever, only cuts it off above the surface of the skin so it gives the hair a blunt edge, which can make it appear thicker when it grows beyond the skin’s surface. If they have facial hair to shave, I don’t see why not, just depends what their preference is and what makes them feel more comfortable 🤷🏼♀️ There are other options to avoid the blunt edge though, such as bleaching… plucking… waxing… electrolysis… laser hair removal. All but the bleaching do affect hair regrowth, though. Some hairs may never grow back, which may be desirable or undesirable, depending on the location. There’s also a chance that what they’re doing is actually dermaplaning, which can look like shaving and does take off hairs, but isn’t necessarily the goal. That’s more like shaving off the top layer of skin cells for a smoother appearance, which makes make-up sit nicer. It’s all fine, just make sure they’re practising good hygiene with the tools they’re using and good skincare to calm and protect afterwards to mitigate the risk of getting a skin infection. If they appear to have an excessive amount of facial hair, though, I’d get them checked for PCOS etc. just in case, as maybe treatment might make it easier to manage. If it’s not excessive, they’ll probably get bored of removing it at some point, so I wouldn’t worry about it 🤷🏼♀️
@@spookylittlebat5208 Thank you so much 😊 I have been doing research on this just to confirm because everyone has their own opinions and most of them are inaccurate. This helps a lot thanks ☺️
I get botox injected into my jaw muscles because of spasms that cause me to essentially clench my jaw shut. The botox works great apart from that it spreads into my salivary glands causing a severe reduction in saliva produced which causes chronic dry mouth which then contributes to cavities.
So thats another potential downside to botox.
Do the botox shots hurt. I want 2 start
I do not have TMJ and yet my dermatologist recommend me to get botox in the masseters just for face slimming because I have a square jawline.... She said there is absolutely no side effect and now I am shocked hearing that it makes jowels worse.... 😐 I didn't do it yet because it is expensive, but still... Why can't I trust any doctor without researching the opinions of 10 other doctor on the internet.... 😮💨😞
Yes ma'am I have a question.....Please let us know what you use on your beautiful lashes....serum, mascara (don't call me crazy but I'd love to see how you do your eye makeup, you kill at that eyeliner girl👑 I am going back through your older videos to see if you already told us)❤😊
Ive been trying to figure out for MONTHS who you look like and i finally figured it out! You look exactly like Princess Margaret :)
Lilibet's lil sis, Margaret? English Margaret?
Edited to add: just looked her up, and there is the one photo where I see what you're talking about. But she & her sister resemble each other so much that I don't see it in any other photo but that specific portrait in black & white where some of her face is in shadow.
Can you please talk about Botox for migraine prevention in your face/scalp/traps. That’s where I’ve gotten mine for 2 years now.
It has truly worked wonders for migraine prevention, however it had caused a lot of sagging skin in my upper eyelid area.
Any tips????
Can I get Botox for excessive sweating in the face *without* paralysing the muscles? I don't wanna sweat this much, but I still wanna be able to freely make expressions (I don't have wrinkles anyway, so I don't want it for that purpose at all).
Nope. Tbh I haven't found it helps as a face sweater. Think they have to use in high quantities so might not work for face. Hasn't worked in my scalp or hairline either and I get a high dose for migraines and deeper than cosmetic.
I guessed this would be the case for me. That’s the only reason I consider myself lucky to have suffered bruxism my whole life, even if it resulted in a locked jaw at one point in my life
This is the first time I heard botox in masseters will make your jowls worse... Usually everyone says you must get it to slim the face and there is absolutely no side effect.... That is what my dermatologist told me 😐
I love derm, yall are so hot but sometimes u guys point out stuff to be insecure about that i didn’t even know we were supposed to be insecure about 😣
Hello Doc, please make a detailed video on Tranexamic Acid and Alpha Arbutin. I’ve been using TA in my AM routine alternatively (on days I’m not using TA I use Niacinamide) and AA in my PM routine for the past 2-3 days. I live in India and considering my situation we get a lot Sun here. I’m scared to use AA in the AM routine because of the aforesaid reasons. Please make a detailed video on this. So I really want to understand better as there are mixed reviews available about these two acids on the Internet.
Hmmm … we have the same shaped face. Would injecting fillers in the massater (?) give a more pronounced jawline? Is that even a good idea?
BTW … your skin is gorgeous!
Could you talk about perioral dermatitis? Ive been struggling to keep mine under control
Very true!! I had Botox for my tmj and now I’m jowly 😫😫😫 and my skin looks saggy. I stopped Botox in that area!
My right cheek looks so much more bigger than my left cheek, I kind of feel like the muscles on my right jaw is more "harder?" than the left one . I don't know which doctor to visit? I went to a dermatologist but she just dismissed me saying its hereditary. Somebody please help.
you probably chew predominantly on one side (that is harder/bigger), mine used to be like that (my right cheek was also so much bigger). it made me feel insecure to look at my photos because my face looked lopsided. masseter botox can help fix it but if you want the natural way, try chewing with the smaller side more, then when they're about equal sizes, switch with chewing with both sides equally to maintain it. it took me several years but because i developed the habit, the results last, my cheeks look symmetrical now.
What are your thoughts on kybella? Also, love your channel! 💕🤍
Can i get a masseter jus bec i wanna slim my face a little bit?? My jaws aren't that wide but i just want to round it down a little.
Any side-effects of that?
Can you do a video going over your thoughts about pdo threads? And morpheus, and fotona4d? ( specifically for skin texture and lift???)
Wait how do you have a weak jawline, it may not be wide but its definitely not weak! 🌸
That’s disappointing. Are there other areas that are treated medically with Botox for migraines or the like which can cause problems? Thanks!
A lot of facial pain and headaches are a result of forward head posture and overworked SCM. That muscle pain referal is insaneeee
Apparently my masseter muscles are really over developed 😅 my dentist was measuring them for a TMJ Botox consult and she commented on it
How to get rid of scalp build up ??
Does this apply even when injecting small doses? I always insist my derm uses the minimum amount of botox to just make my muscle weaker, but not enough to make it smaller. I think people call that baby botox now?
Could you please please please do a skincare routine for 16 year olds
It's just milk that I should avoid or yoghurt cheese every dairy product got an oily and acne prone skin.
Can you say how is farmacy moisturizer honey hulla
I hear you but what brand/shade is that nail polish? It is stunning.
I have questions but I don’t know what they are. I do have a weak jawline and I am 41 and it seems like overnight. I got these bulldog hanging skin things under my jaw. It literally seems to have appeared overnight and nothing seems to be helping it.
I know there are jaw exercises you can do… Would that help with the jawls?
Your Teeth are beautiful . After 60 not much seems to help for me.
Okay all of this has already happened so I already did Botox there several times and I have jowls and a weak jaw line and still have headaches and keep cracking my teeth. Will my face go back to normal if I stop???
My TMJ was triggered by my allergies the second i fix my allergies the TMJ pain went away ... because i was breathing from my mouth ... i think my TMJ just got tired cuz no support from the 👅 at the top of the mouth
I just started taking magnesium l threonate and as a happy side effect I’m not grinding my teeth. Still wearing that night guard but was considering masseter Botox have a really strong jaw line but 50 and worried abt the jowls.
Thoughts on facial toning devices like the FOREO bear 2 face? I have one
I am turning 50 and I getting jowls. I use a night guard which helps greatly with TMJ.
What can I do to help with the sagging?
I have a small chin (was teased a lot as a kid) and weak jawline.
Will my jowls go away? Just stopped getting Botox in the jaw. I noticed the sagging after a few treatments.
Same!!
I don’t have a weak jawline but I do have a deep voice like yours 🤷🏻♂️
Would mewing save you from future sagging?
And what are You thinking about face shape bandage? Do they work?
My face became asymmetric because of tense jaw muscle. I have a weak jaw line unfortunately. What should I do?
My muscles behind and under my jaw I guess it's my masseter is giant I have huge bulges on both sides of my face especially on the right my dentist literally said my tmj has given me a big thick body builder neck! He literally was blown away that it was my from my tmj not from body building 😭....I can't afford the Botox and my night guard hasn't helped much. What could I do to make it go down?
I already use a night guard, but grind my teeth all day and waiting on my day guard. So masseter injections will save my teeth and gums. Ugh
Did u get botox
I have a night guard, but the muscle keeps firing screaming bite..bite.. will botox help this muscle from firing like this ?
I understand how a night guard helps protect your teeth from grinding caused by TMJ, but I don't understand how it stops or helps TMJ itself? You can still clench and grind with most night guards, but your teeth stay protected
I've been wearing a mouth guard religiously for about a decade, and it did help a lot to decrease grinding, I don't know why or how. But if the grinding is stress related, probably therapy is what's going to resolve the issue long term. I still definitely feel my jaw in the morning when I'm going through rougher periods, even with a mouth guard.
@shereeneidriss i got Botox twice on the Masseter 5 years ago and then 3 years ago to help fix the asymmetry from getting it the first time. Now I see the joules laxity and still the effect made my face have no shape and there is still asymmetry. How do you recommend I fix this?
Hi, dental hygienist here, a night guard will not stop you from clenching and obviously won't help you at all during the day if you can't wear it all day.
Will botox stop clenching
What do you think of that rubber biter that you squeeze between your upper and lower front teeth? Thanks :)
unrelated, but my skin is constantly burning in just a spot. Can you explain why
I already have the joules and I’m only 31. I hate it. I also have tmj it’s pretty bad and annoying.
i need to know what you do to your upper lip
Oh no!! Idk what to do!? I'm supposed to get botox for this in 2 weeks!
Did u get botox
Ehat about tmj injections in the temple area? My dentist wouldnt do the jaw or the spots i felt really needed it because they were too close to salivary glands
I've had bad experiences getting botox from dentists before. They don't tend to have a lot of experience injecting it. I went to a dermatologist instead and he knew exactly what to do within 2 minutes of talking to him.
What’s good for double chin sorry for my ignorance
Face flex...... it is amazing... 10 minutes a day
ill refuse botox as long as i can
I'm suffering from TMJ.. it's been 2 yrs
Jesus loves you bro ❤️
I saw an x-ray of a lady who got masseter for over ten years and her bone was worn down.
Mariah Carey and Ariana grande have a new single out. Yes and
Anyone else think she looks like Mariah Carey in this video😂
well dayumn now ya tell me….
I am a dentist and these are not her natural teeth 😂
Is face yoga a legitimate way to lift your face or a tiktok fad?
Think of your jawline ? But that doesn't exist 😔
I need to see your night guard 👀❤
Maybe chew some gums to train muscles😂?
Can we all just agree to not mess with your face
TMJ disorder is no joke. I wanted to end my life because of the pain. Stress and crying makes the pain worse. Physical therapy is where it’s at!!!
Exactly... TMJ is such a curse
I cannot find a solution
It is so hard to live a regular life..
I hope we'll get rid of it
Stay strong...and blessed my friend ✨