Just been told I've got tmj my dentist didnt give me any advice on exercising just sold me a mouth guard . I'm so happy to find you on here cant thank you enough x
Wow I've been massaging the outside of the muscle for ages which has helped a little but turns out most of my tension is inside my mouth. Thanks so much
You’re welcome! Watch and try the other muscle releases videos as there are more for inside the mouth. Check out my playlist “tmj exercises/muscle releases”. And please Subscribe!
Just wanted to say that I found your approach to dealing with this stubborn muscle to be very helpful. I have been suffering for years. Came across this video yesterday and I can already feel some relief. This is what I needed. Thank you!
@@theTMJdoc thankyou for video I do find some thing hard to understand because I have a learning Disability because I was born 23 weeks early but thankyou have a lovely Christmas and happy New year
Risk-Guy here again. What are the chances of damaging the parotid gland by doing these exercises? Is it normal to drool more during them? 1m30s is enough for this exercise? How many times/day or week? Thanks in advance!
Thank you! It felt like it was melting all the tension & tightness away on my lower jaw! My jaw has been so tight & felt like it was going to lock up. Finally relief!
Hi Priya, I have suffered with TMD for many years. You are the first professional I have come across that has put it all together, I cried with relief after watching you video. Thankyou again.
will this help to reduce the appearance of the master muscles? i’m only 20 so i don’t want to start botox yet but im looking for natural ways to slim back down my face ☹️
I woke up one morning with the right side of my jaw in pain and partially locked. I cant fully open my mouth! My wisdom teeth just barely poked thru at the exact same time.. im convinced that it may be due to the wisdom tooth and im seeing a dentist, but im also now thinking it could finally be having problems due to grinding my teeth since i was a child! I hope the dentist will help me solve this mystery 😬
Wow thank you. I've been having ear pain and pain over my eye brow from jaw and neck muscle knots. When doing these exercises I can feel how painful and big the knots are but feels a nice release after.
I have had pain for YEARS. I have constant nearly unbearable pain on the right side of my head, neck, eye, and sinus area. I have had two sinus surgeries, eye procedures and drops/medications, headache specialists and medications, steroid injections, ER visits for intense head and eye pain, time away from work, and different specialists of all sorts. I have been doing this and a few other massages of yours (the temporalis video helped a TON!) and a couple others from doctors I found here. It's not completely gone yet but I have less pain than I have had in forever! If this will help long term - it will truly be a life changing discovery - THANK YOU!!!!
Mám na žvýkacím svalu doslova bouli, zkoušel jsem několik druhů masáží a nic nefungovalo , botox taky ne Mohu tohle cvičení dělat i se spasmem ? 3 roky pekla Díky
I have really painful masseter muscles and pterygoid muscles. I have a custom made orthotics, but it is not resolving my issues, How many times can I release these masseter muscles a day and can I do both versions, outside and inside the mouth at the same time. I know you mentioned that the pterygoid muscle can only be done once or twice a day. I have suffered daily with TMD and can't seem to find the best solution or doctor. I was offered Botox for the muscles but if things don't settle down, I am wasting more money and energy. Wondering if you know of anyone on the same page as you in Massachusetts.
I am so grateful! I don't know why none of my dentists, PTs, migraine or orofacial pain specialists have shown me this! I have had TMJ issues for over a decade and was diagnosed with hEDS a few years ago. In addition to bruxism, my jaw dislocates when I sleep so I have to wear a double-decker mouthguard/splint at night. I'm going to add your techniques to my daily routine. Thank you so much ❤
@@En_theo It's a business model. Doctors won't tell you the issue and the correct way to fix it. Otherwise they will loose money. "Never treat your patient 100%, only 99%" That's the motto of most of the medical professionals.
Hi Doctor Mistry, I just want to thank you so much for this video! I'm a college student and we were on finals last week. I suffer from anxiety, and these week was really tough for me. I was stressing a lot, clenching my teeth even while awake. My masseter muscle was very sore and the pain was very distracting. Over the weekend I just did outside massage, and it kind of worked, but didn't feel that release. But I found this video and did the inside massage, and God, I was finally able to feel the release. So satisfying!
I have had a really bad habit of chewing plastic since the pandemic quarantine I noticed my jaw has widened a bit. I'm young and can't afford Botox. Can releasing tension from the muscle minimize my jaw appearance even just a little? Sorry! I know this is tmi but I just want answers! 😭❤
I noticed that I can't relax my mouth without my my mouth opening. I constantly clench my jaw to keep my mouth close subconsciously. Any thoughts on what's causing this potentially? I do know I have a slight crossbite.
Nighttime clenching and bruxing is usually related to sleep disordered breathing and daytime clenching and bruxing is usually related to stress. Please watch my video “how to stop clenching and bruxing” and lmk if you have any questions.
hey love you’re vids❤️ i have bruxism and becauce of that my masseter mucules become so large and it makes my face square and big. do you recomend something? pls reply🥺❤️
I wish there was. Botox should help atrophy those muscles if done every 3 months for about a year. But this is expensive and Botox is a neurotoxin. Botox in the masseters can also potentiate sleep apnea.
I dont have TMJ pain or TMJ, from what i can tell, but my face is SO uneven and the massater on my right side is SO swollen/big all the time! here’s to hoping this helps
@@theTMJdoc :) appreciate it! I had braces, headgear and quite the underbite as a child so I’m assuming its due to my teeth…ah the joys of dental issues lol
This is amazing - thank you! I've had TMJ issues for years and found with this exercise that my masseter feels knotted and quite painful towards the bottom. I did it a couple of times and now it feels so much better! Love your channel and your videos.
Wow. I was looking for ways to reduce the appearance of my masseter, which has become more prominent as I've gotten older, but the sensation of release is amazing! It has relaxed my jaw as well as exposing a lot of referred pain in other parts of my head and in my neck. A bizarre experience.
Thank you 👍🏻...I got big bump now visible causing a buckle fat running from under my cheekbone to the corner of mouth....will this help with even out the bump with the cheek? In India none of my dentist has ever related it to masseter muscle...🤔 N they kp suggesting plastic surgery 🙆🏻♀️
Hey doc... Can you please guide me as to what exactly has happened to my masseter? I don't feel any pain but I feel some kinda discomfort whenever I blow forcefully like while blowing a balloon.
Hi mam, my both side masseter muscle is oversized which lead my face jawline uneven, I think in my case it's genetic, normal day to day eating doesn't hurt this muscle but from past two years i have been eating chicken which overexercises my jaw and when i do excessive chewing of any food my muscle does hurt, what should i do how can i consult with you?
any recommendations on what next steps there are if pain & tension don't subside after physical therapy, mouthguard, etc? the masseter release, especially when performed by the physical therapist, was so painful but brought so much relief afterwards. i have been trying my best to self manage, and a specialist here in my town showed me some passive stretches, the "N Position," etc, and prescribed a muscle relaxant for night time / naproxen for day time. I am not noticing much change & I have been trying to do the stretches regularly. hoping there is some sort of procedure or something that can be done to reset the masseter? thanks so much for your channel & for posting this video. extremely helpful!
You’re welcome. Have you seen a tmj dentist? We get the most pain relief for our patients with an orthotic which is different from a typical dental nightguard . Please watch my video “dental nightguard vs tmj orthotic” and lmk if you have any questions! :)
@@SaltPyramids I figured you were which is why I went on and replied! Mine was so awful the past couple of days I could barely open my mouth without that nerve over my ear feeling tight. Temporarily a hot water pad (I’m not sure what they’re called, you put water in them and can freeze them or just use super hot water for heat) for 20 minutes helped loosen it up about 12 hours ago and it’s still loose, but for long term maintenance I am going to ask about the Botox. I hope you find relief!
Hi so I don’t know if this comment is late but I have a pretty wide face, I’m not sure if it’s face fat or not. From far my face looks like it’s square but I don’t think it really is. I think that massete muscles are large, since I do clench on them and grew up chewing gum. Does this exercise help thin them? If not, what can I do? And before you say Botox I can’t get them because I am a minor.
Going to try doing these massages/releases. My dentist recommended I do Botox to relax the muscle there so I don’t clench and that over time I should grind less and less. My old orthodontist said not to do that. So now I’m not sure what to do 😩. I’m having so much tension there and feel myself grind when I wake (thankfully my retainers are there to protect my teeth). But that tension is horrible.
My jaw has been locked closed for a few days, I'm trying a few of your massages and was able to open my mouth fully for a little while, its not permanent but its so nice to be able to open my mouth painlessly for a stretch. Now I just need to find a dentist who takes my insurance! Probably a much more difficult task.
Hello doctor I am from India I have Been suffering from this problem Since 3/4 years I checked with a Dentist here and he said You have hypermobility on one side. Do you do video consultation?
I have tmj my doc game me a mouth guard for lower part.so my teeth do not grind while sleeping or wear during the day .i had all my wisdom tooth taken out.i can only eat soft food with mouth guard so they do not break it snap over my lower teeth.my guestion how message jaw without putting to much pressure on jaw.my jaw is always sore I soak it in hot bath or towel.i message near my. Ear were jaw bone is always to chin under lips nose both sides lightly .i was told by my dentist take my fingers inside my mouth try message inside muscle with 2 fingers I ever heard of that method.i try how I do it see if it works
Priya Madam, Good presentation. In some videos I have seen fingers/knuckles running from bottom to top out side the mouth as masseter myofascial release. Which is correct..? Can be done both methods.? Doing both methods have different type of reasons .?
I have a knot in my masseter muscle how would I go about releasing it it feels like it’s a literal knot and it’s super tender, when I clench my teeth it feels almost like my right masseter is flexing only %50 while my left is putting in more work
Is it better to use heat or ice or both to try and calm down these muscles? Also I have been looking through your playlist is they anything to help with ear issues like directly at the bottom of the ear?
Can there be a relationship between massetor pain and trigeminal nerve pain and or trigeminal neuralgia? I find it hard to believe I've developed extreme massetor pain, possibly even trismus and trigeminal neuralgia at the same time after a prolonged and forced extraction of a back upper molar. ( all on my left side) The extracted tooth had a root canal and a prolonged infection prior to extraction. A dental surgeon diagnosed me with trigeminal neuralgia and more recently massetor pain. The massetor on the side of my extraction is painful and protrudes into my upper gum. It's been two months of agony despite gabapentin. I'm being recommended to physio but I wonder if botox might be indicated first? Grateful for any thoughts, suggestions you or anyone else might have.
I’m not an expert so take everything that I say with a grain of salt, but if you’re saying that you had an infection in the upper molar region prior to its extraction then it’s possible that the trigeminal nerve somehow inherited the infection post-op(?) the signals sent from the nerve could be causing your masseter to swell because the two are closely linked, or the masseter itself became infected as well. I don’t know if Botox would be the best option, it seems more like you’d need some type of antibiotic. If you decide to go down the Botox route or an actual pro gives you the ok, before you do I’d look into radio frequency volumetric reduction first, but that should come after you’ve established whether or not there’s a serious infection because if there is id imagine you could lose a lot more than just a few teeth in the process
You are so pretty and your face is so symmetrical and defined!! It shows you really know what you're talking about and take great care of all the moving parts in your face(:
@@theTMJdoc were our own worst critics, but I can definitely tell from your zygomatic arch all the soft tissues are properly taken care of so short of minor imperfections we all have, that's the more important part-- that you do a good job taking care of what you have and it shows(: that's all I meant
Hi I tried to do this massage and had pain in one massage and scared so stopped it. Is it natural to have pain there? I planning to go to go to doctor. But watching your video I am sure I am having issues of tmj. Thanks 🙏
HI Priya, I tried that one too. It does feel more relaxed in the back there. I will definitely be doing this when I feel stressed out and tight up in there. Thanks.
Is there a way to reduce the size of my masseter? I don’t have tmj but my masseter is enlarged because I chew gum and it makes my face square and I hate it :(
I've been chewing alot of xylitol gum because it's been great for my oral health (my teeth also seem to be straightening ever so slightly), and I finally managed to stop biting my own mouth while doing so, but recently started developing jaw soreness around the TM joint so I will have to try this out.
Hello I do have TMJ but unable to get my braces since Iam under treatment for my receding gums impacted are my four lower teeth.My uppper teeth got mouthguard,though i do not feel any headache already sometimes my TMj symptoms still persist especially the popping sound in the morning.I do face yoga and jaw exercise every morning.Do I really cannot have any further dental appliances until my receding gums are not yet healed?
Hi there! you can get a TMJ orthotic even if your gums are receding. There is a difference between a dental nightguard and a TMJ orthotic - please watch my video: "Dental Nightguard vs. TMJ Orthotic" to fully understand and appreciate the difference :)
Wow. I’ve had a dislocated disc without retention (one one side) for the last 9 months (with retention for years in both sides). Basically I’ve been in pain for most of this year. I go to specialist who has me wearing a retainer and taking muscle relaxers every night. Doing this exercise (for only the short amount that this video played) released more tension than the last 5 months of treatment have! Thank you.
I would not recommend an over the counter TENS unit for jaw pain because the over the counter units are too strong for the small muscles of the head, neck, and jaw. There is only one FDA approved TENS unit for the jaw and it’s made by Myotronics.
Wow I’m definitely usually a forever clencher I’m trying very hard lately to train myself you relax my jaw. There’s so much tension in my mouth that I’m constantly suctioning my tongue against the roof of my mouth, which started when I got my retainers and never went away. After doing these little stretches I feel for the first time in a very long time that I am not being drawn to immediately clenching my teeth. I know I will have to keep doing it but now I know what to do
Hello mam! My mother's temporal bone area and masseter muscle area pains a lot but there is no clicking/popping sound...the pain also occurs at TMJ joint that radiates to the bone behind the ear...bcoz of which she had her wisdom tooth extracted (but that also didn't help, and dentist says that there is no prblm in her mouth)...will these pain relieve help her plz mam tell, or is there anything else that can help her...plz mam tell bcoz hot and cold compresses also don't give relief to her from her pain
Is this something that I can do to release a contracted a masseter muscle on one side? I had a dental treatment and ever since my one side of the jaw afelt off. The x-ray showed that teh muscle is contracted. The dentist gave me muscle relaxants and said it should relax after a while, but it didn't or it did but for a short time. Would you recmmend anything?
@@theTMJdoc So, it showed it a much shorter muscle compared to the other side. And it kind of pulls the jaw to one side (where the musle is in a spasm)
Hi dr Priya. Ive seen lots of self-release vids for the masseter and one thing I noticed was the consistent reminder to do it ONLY when needed or not more than once a day. Is there a special reason for it?
Thankyou !!! Thankyou !! Honestly what can I say! Yes I'm a teeth grinder stressed hold loads of tension in my jaw and I also was in agony after impacted wisdom tooth surgery on lower jaw. This could help me in future keep tonsillitis at bay or at least help me through it quicker. Because the muscles get all tight with infection.
I did the inside massage and felt the pressure release. My ear was giving me trouble before but now it feels better! Your channel is truly godsent.
I’m so glad to hear this! 😊👍🏼
Just been told I've got tmj my dentist didnt give me any advice on exercising just sold me a mouth guard .
I'm so happy to find you on here cant thank you enough x
You're welcome! :) Thank you for watching and please be sure to Subscribe.
SAME WTF
That's all I got
Same with me. The doctor just said I needed a very expensive device. I think they do it for profit.
Step 2 was a LIFE SAVER. I'd forgotten what my face was supposed to feel like
So happy to help!
Wow I've been massaging the outside of the muscle for ages which has helped a little but turns out most of my tension is inside my mouth. Thanks so much
You’re welcome! Watch and try the other muscle releases videos as there are more for inside the mouth. Check out my playlist “tmj exercises/muscle releases”. And please Subscribe!
Just wanted to say that I found your approach to dealing with this stubborn muscle to be very helpful. I have been suffering for years. Came across this video yesterday and I can already feel some relief. This is what I needed. Thank you!
You’re welcome! I’m so glad it helped!
@@theTMJdoc thankyou for video I do find some thing hard to understand because I have a learning Disability because I was born 23 weeks early but thankyou have a lovely Christmas and happy New year
Risk-Guy here again. What are the chances of damaging the parotid gland by doing these exercises? Is it normal to drool more during them? 1m30s is enough for this exercise? How many times/day or week?
Thanks in advance!
There’s no chance of damaging the parotid gland as far as I know. Yes a few minutes 3-4 x per day is fine! :)
Thank you! It felt like it was melting all the tension & tightness away on my lower jaw! My jaw has been so tight & felt like it was going to lock up. Finally relief!
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That is so tender right in the middle. I just held it for some extra time like an extra 10 15 seconds
Yes this release is very helpful to many of my patients!!
### this works😂😂😂😂 The relief man i could cry😂
My problem is: i use too much of my buccinators during eating which makes them too tight
I’m glad it helped!!! :). Don’t forget to Subscribe!
Hi Priya, I have suffered with TMD for many years. You are the first professional I have come across that has put it all together, I cried with relief after watching you video. Thankyou again.
You’re so welcome! Sorry you’re going through this.
3:45 massage really help me to relief TMJ. Thank You doc
You’re welcome!
will this help to reduce the appearance of the master muscles? i’m only 20 so i don’t want to start botox yet but im looking for natural ways to slim back down my face ☹️
No it likely won’t but it doesn’t hurt to try?
I woke up one morning with the right side of my jaw in pain and partially locked. I cant fully open my mouth! My wisdom teeth just barely poked thru at the exact same time.. im convinced that it may be due to the wisdom tooth and im seeing a dentist, but im also now thinking it could finally be having problems due to grinding my teeth since i was a child! I hope the dentist will help me solve this mystery 😬
Best of luck to you and sorry you’re going through this!
Hey doctor , i have a bulky jaw due to TMJ...will my masseters relax and become small ?
With this massage/release, likely not..
Wow thank you. I've been having ear pain and pain over my eye brow from jaw and neck muscle knots. When doing these exercises I can feel how painful and big the knots are but feels a nice release after.
I’m glad it helps! Please don’t forget to Subscribe!
I have had pain for YEARS. I have constant nearly unbearable pain on the right side of my head, neck, eye, and sinus area. I have had two sinus surgeries, eye procedures and drops/medications, headache specialists and medications, steroid injections, ER visits for intense head and eye pain, time away from work, and different specialists of all sorts. I have been doing this and a few other massages of yours (the temporalis video helped a TON!) and a couple others from doctors I found here. It's not completely gone yet but I have less pain than I have had in forever! If this will help long term - it will truly be a life changing discovery - THANK YOU!!!!
Hi Erica! Thank you for your kind words. I'm so glad you've had less pain. Please feel free to keep me posted as time goes on! :)
Mám na žvýkacím svalu doslova bouli, zkoušel jsem několik druhů masáží a nic nefungovalo , botox taky ne
Mohu tohle cvičení dělat i se spasmem ? 3 roky pekla
Díky
Thank you, the pictures my physical therapist gave me weren't very helpful.
You’re welcome!
I have really painful masseter muscles and pterygoid muscles. I have a custom made orthotics, but it is not resolving my issues, How many times can I release these masseter muscles a day and can I do both versions, outside and inside the mouth at the same time. I know you mentioned that the pterygoid muscle can only be done once or twice a day. I have suffered daily with TMD and can't seem to find the best solution or doctor. I was offered Botox for the muscles but if things don't settle down, I am wasting more money and energy. Wondering if you know of anyone on the same page as you in Massachusetts.
Masseters can be released 3-4 x per day. I'm sorry but I don't know anyone in Massachusetts.
I am so grateful! I don't know why none of my dentists, PTs, migraine or orofacial pain specialists have shown me this! I have had TMJ issues for over a decade and was diagnosed with hEDS a few years ago. In addition to bruxism, my jaw dislocates when I sleep so I have to wear a double-decker mouthguard/splint at night. I'm going to add your techniques to my daily routine. Thank you so much ❤
You’re very welcome 😊
Yeah, it's like they either don't know or don't want us to heal or something.
@@En_theo
It's a business model. Doctors won't tell you the issue and the correct way to fix it. Otherwise they will loose money.
"Never treat your patient 100%, only 99%" That's the motto of most of the medical professionals.
@@pizzaparkerhotdogmaguire3225
Sounds like 1 % to me lol
Hi, will these cause stretching of the sking or faster sking aging? With all the pulling and stuff.
Well, if you do it consistently it could? Usually people are only doing these when their TMJ pain is flaring.
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One side of my face has big massater than the other one will it help to fix it?
Probably not but you could try!
Doctor,I did not realize how much there is to learn about the subject. Thank you so much.
You're welcome! Yes, there's so much to learn!
Hi Doctor Mistry, I just want to thank you so much for this video! I'm a college student and we were on finals last week. I suffer from anxiety, and these week was really tough for me. I was stressing a lot, clenching my teeth even while awake. My masseter muscle was very sore and the pain was very distracting. Over the weekend I just did outside massage, and it kind of worked, but didn't feel that release. But I found this video and did the inside massage, and God, I was finally able to feel the release. So satisfying!
I tried sending you a super thanks but it didn’t go through :( I’m not sure why.
I think it went through! Thank you!
Can you pls reply after how many days will it eork
It varies a lot from person to person. Sorry, but there's no way I can answer that.
Thank you. I've been told TMJ with masseter muscle pain but does the pain go into the cheekbone and on the skull above the ear?
Yes it can do when the temporalis muscle is also tight I think
I have had a really bad habit of chewing plastic since the pandemic quarantine I noticed my jaw has widened a bit. I'm young and can't afford Botox.
Can releasing tension from the muscle minimize my jaw appearance even just a little?
Sorry! I know this is tmi but I just want answers! 😭❤
I don’t feel comfortable making recommendations over the internet and without examining you. Sorry!
@@theTMJdoc Could you? If so. How?
Please tell me that will these reduce my jawline??
Likely not! Sorry..
Hi doctor , does this reduce the size of my masseter muscle ?
No it does not
Can this.caae back of.the skull and neck issues?
Massaging the masseter? No.
Hi will theses exercises help with a sore neck aswell
Try this:
Releasing the Trapezius - Priya Mistry, DDS (the TMJ doc) #selfmassage #trapezius #selfcare
ua-cam.com/video/hjHSZ4QlLpw/v-deo.html
What do I do for ear and eye brow pain caused by tmd
The solution I know is a skillfully made TMJ orthotic.
I noticed that I can't relax my mouth without my my mouth opening. I constantly clench my jaw to keep my mouth close subconsciously. Any thoughts on what's causing this potentially? I do know I have a slight crossbite.
Nighttime clenching and bruxing is usually related to sleep disordered breathing and daytime clenching and bruxing is usually related to stress. Please watch my video “how to stop clenching and bruxing” and lmk if you have any questions.
hey love you’re vids❤️ i have bruxism and becauce of that my masseter mucules become so large and it makes my face square and big. do you recomend something? pls reply🥺❤️
I wish there was. Botox should help atrophy those muscles if done every 3 months for about a year. But this is expensive and Botox is a neurotoxin. Botox in the masseters can also potentiate sleep apnea.
Thank you so much. I will do this exercise every day ❤
I am having blocked ears. Eustachian tube function test came normal. Is it due to tmj?
It could be. Please watch my video “stuffy ears, vertigo, & ear pain explained” and let me know if you have any questions.
Hi Dr. Priya, Can you please make a video on treatments on masseter hypertrophy and jaw line? It will helps a lot for us. Thanks in advance.
I don’t want to make a video about this because I don’t have a solution for it 😊
I dont have TMJ pain or TMJ, from what i can tell, but my face is SO uneven and the massater on my right side is SO swollen/big all the time! here’s to hoping this helps
Sorry to hear that!
@@theTMJdoc :) appreciate it! I had braces, headgear and quite the underbite as a child so I’m assuming its due to my teeth…ah the joys of dental issues lol
Same here... Right side hurts so much
more too.
Wow I thought that was a bone! Nope, just my super tight masseters
Keep doing the releases! I hope you can loosen them up!
You've been my angel and set my jaw free 😂
I'm so glad!
This is amazing - thank you! I've had TMJ issues for years and found with this exercise that my masseter feels knotted and quite painful towards the bottom. I did it a couple of times and now it feels so much better! Love your channel and your videos.
Aww thank you for your kind words! :) I'm so happy to help!
Wow. I was looking for ways to reduce the appearance of my masseter, which has become more prominent as I've gotten older, but the sensation of release is amazing! It has relaxed my jaw as well as exposing a lot of referred pain in other parts of my head and in my neck. A bizarre experience.
I'm glad you felt the release! Try my other ones as well - they're on my UA-cam playlist called "TMJ Exercises/Muscle Releases"
Have u found way to reduce it? I'm having tht problem would these shrink out masseters
@@babymamaz9871 The only way I've found is botox injections. I haven't done that yet, but I haven't found any other suggestions.
@@foryoutube3567 what do u think bout it? Would you consider
Dose Botox injections work ?
Please watch this video and lmk if you have any questions!
ua-cam.com/video/ZW9iMjsLKhc/v-deo.html
Thank you 👍🏻...I got big bump now visible causing a buckle fat running from under my cheekbone to the corner of mouth....will this help with even out the bump with the cheek? In India none of my dentist has ever related it to masseter muscle...🤔 N they kp suggesting plastic surgery 🙆🏻♀️
I'm sorry but I can't really answer your question without examining you in person.
Hi mam does this exercise reduce square face my master muscle is big pls repl mam plss plss plss
no it does not.
@@theTMJdoc how to reduce square jaw is there any massage pls say mam plss 🥺
Thank you! This was very needed. I think I have knots in my cheek muscles we massaged. They are really tight to run my fingers over
You're welcome! Hope this helps!
Thank you!!! This is already helping so much just the couple times I’ve done it tonight. A great fix until I can get in to the specialist. 🙏
You’re welcome!
Mam isko naturally reduce nii kr skte kya
I don’t know of a way to naturally reduce this muscle
Hey doc... Can you please guide me as to what exactly has happened to my masseter?
I don't feel any pain but I feel some kinda discomfort whenever I blow forcefully like while blowing a balloon.
I'm sorry but I cannot tell you what that is over the internet and without examining you. Best of luck to you.
Hi mam, my both side masseter muscle is oversized which lead my face jawline uneven, I think in my case it's genetic, normal day to day eating doesn't hurt this muscle but from past two years i have been eating chicken which overexercises my jaw and when i do excessive chewing of any food my muscle does hurt, what should i do how can i consult with you?
You can email my office to set up a zoom meeting with me:
patientcare@tmjdentaldoc.com
I unknowingly over devloped my masseter muscle, which widen my face.
so I will try this exercises out and ofcourse share my results.
I haven’t seen this muscle release decrease the size of the masseter but good luck 👍🏼
@@theTMJdoc please can u provide me some exercises to get back my slim face.
This seems to be really useful, I will do this as soon as I have free time
Lovely! Hope it helps!
any recommendations on what next steps there are if pain & tension don't subside after physical therapy, mouthguard, etc? the masseter release, especially when performed by the physical therapist, was so painful but brought so much relief afterwards. i have been trying my best to self manage, and a specialist here in my town showed me some passive stretches, the "N Position," etc, and prescribed a muscle relaxant for night time / naproxen for day time. I am not noticing much change & I have been trying to do the stretches regularly. hoping there is some sort of procedure or something that can be done to reset the masseter? thanks so much for your channel & for posting this video. extremely helpful!
You’re welcome. Have you seen a tmj dentist? We get the most pain relief for our patients with an orthotic which is different from a typical dental nightguard . Please watch my video “dental nightguard vs tmj orthotic” and lmk if you have any questions! :)
I know this comment is 3 months old but I’m looking into Botox shots into the masseter muscle next.
@@jessicastafford5535 3 months later i am still feeling jaw pain consistently lol sighhh
@@SaltPyramids I figured you were which is why I went on and replied! Mine was so awful the past couple of days I could barely open my mouth without that nerve over my ear feeling tight. Temporarily a hot water pad (I’m not sure what they’re called, you put water in them and can freeze them or just use super hot water for heat) for 20 minutes helped loosen it up about 12 hours ago and it’s still loose, but for long term maintenance I am going to ask about the Botox. I hope you find relief!
Hi so I don’t know if this comment is late but I have a pretty wide face, I’m not sure if it’s face fat or not. From far my face looks like it’s square but I don’t think it really is. I think that massete muscles are large, since I do clench on them and grew up chewing gum. Does this exercise help thin them? If not, what can I do? And before you say Botox I can’t get them because I am a minor.
I don't have a good solution for thinning the masseters out besides Botox. This muscle release likely won't help with that. Sorry!
Hello ma'am, I just wanted to know is it true that tight masseter muscle causes face sagging, I want to know the reasons behind it......
No I have not seen a tight masseter cause face sagging.
Going to try doing these massages/releases. My dentist recommended I do Botox to relax the muscle there so I don’t clench and that over time I should grind less and less. My old orthodontist said not to do that. So now I’m not sure what to do 😩. I’m having so much tension there and feel myself grind when I wake (thankfully my retainers are there to protect my teeth). But that tension is horrible.
Sorry to hear that! Is there a TMJ dentist in your area you can consult with?
My jaw has been locked closed for a few days, I'm trying a few of your massages and was able to open my mouth fully for a little while, its not permanent but its so nice to be able to open my mouth painlessly for a stretch. Now I just need to find a dentist who takes my insurance! Probably a much more difficult task.
Unfortunately most dentists do not know how to treat this condition effectively.
Hello doctor I am from India I have
Been suffering from this problem
Since 3/4 years I checked with a
Dentist here and he said
You have hypermobility on one side.
Do you do video consultation?
Hi, yes you can email patientcare@tmjdentaldoc.com to set up a Zoom Meeting.
Hi priya hope all is well. Was going to ask is it normal to feel muscle knots in this area when doing the outside exercise? Thanks
It is common in people who suffer from tmjd.
@@theTMJdoc oh right is that something you can release eventually,
@@jacksmith-ok8tx well yes but only if the clenching and grinding activity also decreases :)
It works in such agreat way. Feeling so much better.
I’m so glad! Please Subscribe 🙏🏼 and check me out on Instagram and UA-cam as well! Lots of helpful information: @the_tmj_doc
I have tmj my doc game me a mouth guard for lower part.so my teeth do not grind while sleeping or wear during the day .i had all my wisdom tooth taken out.i can only eat soft food with mouth guard so they do not break it snap over my lower teeth.my guestion how message jaw without putting to much pressure on jaw.my jaw is always sore I soak it in hot bath or towel.i message near my. Ear were jaw bone is always to chin under lips nose both sides lightly .i was told by my dentist take my fingers inside my mouth try message inside muscle with 2 fingers I ever heard of that method.i try how I do it see if it works
good luck to you!
Priya Madam,
Good presentation. In some videos I have seen fingers/knuckles running from bottom to top out side the mouth as masseter myofascial release. Which is correct..? Can be done both methods.? Doing both methods have different type of reasons .?
Both should work well :)
This is the best masseter massage I've experienced so far, thank you.
You’re welcome!!
Tearing and drooling as I did this but in so much relief. Thank you so much
I’m so glad it helped!
Oh god doing the inside the mouth one made me feel dizzy, the muscle felt like a big hard ball between my fingers😬
Sounds like the muscles are very tight..
Thanks for showing. If you could demonstrate using fake denture / muscles would be more useful.
A fake model does not have cheeks or muscles so I don’t think that would be more useful.
I have a knot in my masseter muscle how would I go about releasing it it feels like it’s a literal knot and it’s super tender, when I clench my teeth it feels almost like my right masseter is flexing only %50 while my left is putting in more work
Sorry to hear that!
I have problem in tmj. madam both sides are getting pain and click sounds are coming . kindly suggest me madam
I'm sorry but I don't have a good home remedy for this.
Is it better to use heat or ice or both to try and calm down these muscles?
Also I have been looking through your playlist is they anything to help with ear issues like directly at the bottom of the ear?
There’s nothing besides a TMJ orthotic that I’m aware of to help ear issues. Sorry!
I just got tired of looking like a boy
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@@theTMJdoc I have a wide face and I think it’s cs I’d the masseter I think
Can there be a relationship between massetor pain and trigeminal nerve pain and or trigeminal neuralgia? I find it hard to believe I've developed extreme massetor pain, possibly even trismus and trigeminal neuralgia at the same time after a prolonged and forced extraction of a back upper molar. ( all on my left side) The extracted tooth had a root canal and a prolonged infection prior to extraction. A dental surgeon diagnosed me with trigeminal neuralgia and more recently massetor pain. The massetor on the side of my extraction is painful and protrudes into my upper gum. It's been two months of agony despite gabapentin. I'm being recommended to physio but I wonder if botox might be indicated first? Grateful for any thoughts, suggestions you or anyone else might have.
I’m not an expert so take everything that I say with a grain of salt, but if you’re saying that you had an infection in the upper molar region prior to its extraction then it’s possible that the trigeminal nerve somehow inherited the infection post-op(?) the signals sent from the nerve could be causing your masseter to swell because the two are closely linked, or the masseter itself became infected as well. I don’t know if Botox would be the best option, it seems more like you’d need some type of antibiotic. If you decide to go down the Botox route or an actual pro gives you the ok, before you do I’d look into radio frequency volumetric reduction first, but that should come after you’ve established whether or not there’s a serious infection because if there is id imagine you could lose a lot more than just a few teeth in the process
When I do this I feel globs of tissue rolling around. Is this normal? Is it inflammation? My biggest issue is that my ears won't open up.
The "globs" may be knots in your muscle but it's hard to say.
Thank you so much!
I’m so focused on the outside pain and the noise that I never thought to massage the inside
You're so welcome!
You are so pretty and your face is so symmetrical and defined!! It shows you really know what you're talking about and take great care of all the moving parts in your face(:
Thank you so much but I'm not actually that symmetrical, especially when I speak :)
@@theTMJdoc were our own worst critics, but I can definitely tell from your zygomatic arch all the soft tissues are properly taken care of so short of minor imperfections we all have, that's the more important part-- that you do a good job taking care of what you have and it shows(: that's all I meant
@@andreaalexis2937 thanks so much 💝
Hi I tried to do this massage and had pain in one massage and scared so stopped it. Is it natural to have pain there? I planning to go to go to doctor. But watching your video I am sure I am having issues of tmj. Thanks 🙏
Yes, it can hurt if that muscle is tense or too tight or dysfunctional.
Thank you but this method afraid me 😣 what do you think about maSseter botox ?
Please watch my video "Botox and TMJD": ua-cam.com/video/ZW9iMjsLKhc/v-deo.html
Okay so this gave my masseters a huge relief. I still feel these hard knot type spots on them though. I'll keep doing this onces day! Thanks
Good! I’m so glad to hear this!
@@theTMJdoc Is it normal to have knots on the masseter muscle? If so, Is the knot caused by the tmjd or is the tmjd caused by the knot?
The knot is your overstimulated buccinator, learn to eat without stimulating them@@Asiyahberiyah
My one side of jaw is slightly bigger than the other side becoz of mewing what to do😥
I’m sorry but I don’t have a good solution for that!
HI Priya, I tried that one too. It does feel more relaxed in the back there. I will definitely be doing this when I feel stressed out and tight up in there. Thanks.
So glad to help!!!
God the amount of jaw clenching is so obvious it looks like my face is a bit swollen on the sides of my face.
Sorry to hear that :/
Anyway to show us how to relieve tension/release tension in the digastric muscles? Thanks 🙏
No sorry..
Thank you for sharing with us 😊
You're welcome!
Is there a way to reduce the size of my masseter? I don’t have tmj but my masseter is enlarged because I chew gum and it makes my face square and I hate it :(
Botox is the only method I know of for this.
I've been chewing alot of xylitol gum because it's been great for my oral health (my teeth also seem to be straightening ever so slightly), and I finally managed to stop biting my own mouth while doing so, but recently started developing jaw soreness around the TM joint so I will have to try this out.
I wouldn’t recommend chewing a lot of gum. It’s tough on the jaw joints and the jaw muscles.
Hello I do have TMJ but unable to get my braces since Iam under treatment for my receding gums impacted are my four lower teeth.My uppper teeth got mouthguard,though i do not feel any headache already sometimes my TMj symptoms still persist especially the popping sound in the morning.I do face yoga and jaw exercise every morning.Do I really cannot have any further dental appliances until my receding gums are not yet healed?
Hi there! you can get a TMJ orthotic even if your gums are receding. There is a difference between a dental nightguard and a TMJ orthotic - please watch my video: "Dental Nightguard vs. TMJ Orthotic" to fully understand and appreciate the difference :)
Wow. I’ve had a dislocated disc without retention (one one side) for the last 9 months (with retention for years in both sides). Basically I’ve been in pain for most of this year. I go to specialist who has me wearing a retainer and taking muscle relaxers every night. Doing this exercise (for only the short amount that this video played) released more tension than the last 5 months of treatment have! Thank you.
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Hi do u think a at home tens unit from cvs could help jaw pain?
I would not recommend an over the counter TENS unit for jaw pain because the over the counter units are too strong for the small muscles of the head, neck, and jaw. There is only one FDA approved TENS unit for the jaw and it’s made by Myotronics.
Can my masseter muscle become small if I do this exercise?
No it won’t change the size of the masseter
@@theTMJdoc how can I make my masseter muscle small doc??
@@theTMJdoc is thers a other way
Without Botox
Mam how to reduce masseter muscle naturally?plz plz plz plz reply
I don’t have a good natural solution for this. Botox is the only method I’m aware of for reducing the masseter.
Does this help in case of unilateral masseter hypertrophy? It's like one side cheek swelling :(
No, sorry
@@theTMJdoc is there any way to reduce the hypertrophied muscle?
@@bottlesoda1389 the only way I know of is Botox, but it can be hard to reduce the size of the muscle in a predictable way.
@@theTMJdoc but can a hypertrophied muscle be reduced ? Even it takes long time?
Thank u. This really helped.
You’re welcome!
Wow I’m definitely usually a forever clencher I’m trying very hard lately to train myself you relax my jaw. There’s so much tension in my mouth that I’m constantly suctioning my tongue against the roof of my mouth, which started when I got my retainers and never went away. After doing these little stretches I feel for the first time in a very long time that I am not being drawn to immediately clenching my teeth. I know I will have to keep doing it but now I know what to do
I’m glad these helped!
Can this fix my asymmetric muscle ?
No.
@@theTMJdoc what should i do please help me i have been struggling with this for a year now !
@@Stylesxdeadwood I don't have a good solution for asymmetry. Sorry.
Hello mam! My mother's temporal bone area and masseter muscle area pains a lot but there is no clicking/popping sound...the pain also occurs at TMJ joint that radiates to the bone behind the ear...bcoz of which she had her wisdom tooth extracted (but that also didn't help, and dentist says that there is no prblm in her mouth)...will these pain relieve help her plz mam tell, or is there anything else that can help her...plz mam tell bcoz hot and cold compresses also don't give relief to her from her pain
this massage could help but she will likely get more relief that will last longer from a TMJ orthotic.
@@theTMJdoc thank u so much mam for the advice...means a lot..may God bless you 😊
Hi Dr. Priya, any vid for closed jaw exercise with splint on it?🙂
No I don't usually recommend exercises with splint on.
Madam,
Nice video. Thank you. Is it relieve masseter knot and pain. ? How many times and how long a day do it..?
you can do it 3-5 times each time you do it and 3-4 times per day.
Thank you Mam 🥰
Is this something that I can do to release a contracted a masseter muscle on one side? I had a dental treatment and ever since my one side of the jaw afelt off. The x-ray showed that teh muscle is contracted. The dentist gave me muscle relaxants and said it should relax after a while, but it didn't or it did but for a short time. Would you recmmend anything?
Hi there! Yes you can do this. It will help. I’m curious how an X-ray showed a muscle. Can you tell me a little more about that?
@@theTMJdoc So, it showed it a much shorter muscle compared to the other side. And it kind of pulls the jaw to one side (where the musle is in a spasm)
Hi dr Priya. Ive seen lots of self-release vids for the masseter and one thing I noticed was the consistent reminder to do it ONLY when needed or not more than once a day. Is there a special reason for it?
It’s just best not to overdo it.
@@theTMJdoc would you say the same for jaw exercises?
Thankyou !!! Thankyou !! Honestly what can I say! Yes I'm a teeth grinder stressed hold loads of tension in my jaw and I also was in agony after impacted wisdom tooth surgery on lower jaw. This could help me in future keep tonsillitis at bay or at least help me through it quicker. Because the muscles get all tight with infection.
You’re welcome!! :)