Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Anatomy and Disc Displacement Animation
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The temporomandibular joint -- the TMJ - is the joint between the lower jawbone - the mandible - and the temporal bone of the skull. The TMJ is responsible for jaw movement and is the most used joint in the body. The TMJ is essentially the articulation between the condyle of the mandible and the mandibular fossa - a socket in the temporal bone. The unique feature of the TMJ is the articular disc - a flexible and elastic cartilage that serves as a cushion between the two bone surfaces. The disc lacks nerve endings and blood vessels in its center and therefore is insensitive to pain. Anteriorly it attaches to lateral pterygoid muscle - a muscle of chewing. Posteriorly it continues as retrodiscal tissue fully supplied with blood vessels and nerves.
The mandible is the only bone that moves when the mouth opens. The first 20 mm opening involves only a rotational movement of the condyle within the socket. For the mouth to open wider, the condyle and the disc have to move out of the socket, forward and down the articular eminence, a convex bone surface located anteriorly to the socket . This movement is called translation.
The most common disorder of the TMJ is disc displacement, and in most of the cases, the disc is dislocated anteriorly. As the disc moves forward, the retrodiscal tissue is pulled in between the two bones. This can be very painful as this tissue is fully vascular and innervated, unlike the disc. The movements made by chewing or even talking cause a chronic bruise to the tissue resulting in inflammation and pain.
The forward dislocated disc is an obstacle for the condyle movement when the mouth is opening. In order to fully open the jaw, the condyle has to jump over the back end of the disc and onto its center. This produces a clicking or popping sound. Upon closing, the condyle slides back out of the disc hence another "click" or "pop". This condition is called disc displacement with reduction .
In later stage of disc dislocation, the condyle stays behind the disc all the time, unable to get back onto the disc, the clicking sound disappeared but mouth opening is limited. This is usually the most symptomatic stage - the jaw is said to be "locked" as it is unable to open wide. At this stage the condition is called disc displacement without reduction
Fortunately, in majority of the cases, the condition resolves by itself after some time. This is thanks to a process called natural adaptation of the retrodiscal tissue, which after a while becomes scar tissue and can functionally replace the disc. In fact, it becomes so similar to the disc that it is called a pseudodisc.
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this is the sinlge most helpful information ive found on the entirety of the internet
thank you
I think I have this too. Never knew exactly where the pain was coming from. The whole right side of my face hurts all the time. Just now have I come too the realization that i never chew food with my right side, only left. Have this pain for ten years now, im 24. This shit fckd me up mentally
@philip Trevor physio therapy. I started going about two months ago and they gave me some really useful excersises and insight into what was causing it for me.
Yep so true
I agree full 100
Agreed 100%
Exactly
It's so hard to fine excellent videos like these
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Ooof this really relieved me to know it can fix itself. I've been in chronic pain for six months since my jaw locked and didn't unlock in early May. Thank you for making this video! It explained a lot.
this video is misleading stating that the condition will fix itself. while it is true that the clicking/popping may stop and pain may temporarily be relieved, what is actually happening is that the "psuedodisc" begins to break down and may eventually tear, leading to the two bones rubbing against each other creating a condition called crepitus and ultimately arthritis of the joint. All the while, the bone of the condylar head is remodeling and may make treatment extremely difficult. Please, seek treatment from a QUALIFIED TMJ specialist. Your jaw lock is a warning sign you do not want to ignore.
If you are really interested in learning more about how the TMJ works and treating TMJ pain I urge you to read the book "Break Away" be Dr. Fred Abeles
@@morganjherman I had a tmj dysfunction since I was 16, when I was 20 or smth it completely locked, I could barely open it at all. One day I got so pissed that I forcefully opened with all the strength I had and it fucking snapped. It was the most painful experience in my life. It then locked "open", I couldn't close it for like solid 20 seconds and then it all went away. It still makes a noise, but no pain... I wonder wtf happened.
@@denisdenak now I wonder too. Did you just place it back on the disk and the ligaments then stretched to let you close it or smth?
@@Katerina-kqkq it's really weird. I don't think it snapped back in place, cause I still hear it crack whenever I open it "too much". But I definitely think it moved.
And it doesn't hurt at all. It's like before I would have 50% of range of motion and then it would crack AND hurt. Now it's like 90% is restored and then it makes a noise, but doesn't hurt. I guess I somehow made it move JUST ENOUGH to not irritate the nerve endings and move somewhat freely.
Damn 6 months without opening your jaw, thats....
I was diagnosed with disc displacement with reduction 9 months ago from an MRI. Mine was caused by a prolonged dental procedure. it was an avoidable incident which makes me even more angry. The pain is a nightmare, but I've learned in time what makes it worse as to avoid extreme pain... eating certain foods, singing, laughing, excessive talking, crying, etc... Headaches, and jaw pain are the most problematic symptoms. I can tell you I've tried physical therapy, which helped somewhat, but the symptoms are still there. Now I'm seeing a specialist that made a mouth guard for me. That has helped especially when the headaches come on. I still deal with pain though. I can count on one hand the amount of days I have been almost pain-free since this has happened over a year ago. It's hard for people who haven't experienced this to understand the adjustments that have to be made because of this. Going out to eat, talking on the phone, visiting with friends and family are all dreaded because of the pain that comes with those experiences. Things a lot of people take for granted myself included up until the injury. This video gave me hope until I started reading the comments and saw that a lot of people still suffer after years, sometimes decades. Has anyone had improvement in time? I would love to hear a success story. My will to live, and well being has drastically tanked over the past year. I've been to 2 different dentists, 2 oral surgeons, a physical therapist, massage therapist, and a specialist since this happened. My hope is that one day there will be a solution. I'm sorry for all who suffer from this as well. I cannot believe how many people deal with this...some for most of their lives. I cannot imagine.
Dang I hate this tmj.ugh
This is EXACTLY what i am going through! My jaw was dislocated bilaterally at the dentist and it's nearly 3 years later and i'm in so much pain. I have an occclusal splint that i pretty much wear all day but it's embarrassing as i cant talk with it in. I dread having to take it out, i dread going out with friends and family because of the pain. I've had so many massages its not funny. Physical therapy makes it worse. I feel like my left jaw just needs to be pulled over to the right for it to be back to how it was before the injury.
I too am here because i'd love to know if it will cure itself and i understand exactly what you are going through. How is it now, 3 years on?
Try a blair chiropractor. It made my jaw pain about 70% better after 1 adjustment
Hello, Berlin! Thank you for sharing you experience and i'm very sorry to hear what you went through. I have the exact same issue right now. Can you tell me if things improved for you, how are you these days?
@@nikolafingarov9022 Oh no, I'm sorry as well that you are experiencing this. I can give a bit of hope. It's been 4 years now, and I have improved a bit. I've learned that certain activities will aggravate it, like singing, eating tough foods like twizzlers, yelling, and talking for long periods of time, so I try to avoid those as much as I can. It just is so crazy, we take advantage of the fact that we can talk, or yell, or eat our whole lives until something like this happens. I did start taking a couple things for the pain that have also seemed to help. One is a prescription called Paxil. It's for anxiety, and it can also be used for chronic pain. The other thing I take is over the counter. It's called Kratom. You can buy it online, or at smoke shops. I miss my life before the injury, but there is a little hope. Again, I am terribly sorry you are experiencing this also. I wouldn't wish this on anyone.
It took me a 1.5 years to finally recover from my tmj pain, partly because I didn't have a good strategy for tackling it. I probably would've overcame it sooner, knowing what I know now. The conservative treatment works best, but it takes times. You have to be patient. Here are my tips:
1. Find a dentist who is knowledgeable about tmj
2. Get a X-ray to determine whether it's an issue with your jaw muscles or disc. It's very easy to get the two confused, since they're close together. For a very long, I thought I had an issue with my disc. It turns out that I had injured one of my jaw ligaments located in the mandible area. The symptoms are similar to tmj. Please do your research on the jaw muscles, tendons, and ligaments to better understand the issue. Once you're better educated on the root cause, you can finally start tackling the problem.
3. As I said previously, take the initiative to do your research. There are plenty of medical articles on this issue. Unfortunately, there aren't too many dentist who are well trained on this issue. Most won't be able to give you all the answers.
4. Vitamin supplements such as magnesium, omega 3 , and other natural supplements that support joints, muscles, and brain are your friend
5. Anti-inflammatory medication and muscle relaxers are a back up. Your go to should be Vitamin supplements. There are plenty of articles on this.
6. Change your diet. Stay away from snacks and food that are hard to chew. It will upset your jaw muscles. Then, it will make the healing process much more difficult.
7. Stay positive. Things will get better. There were times in which I felt depressed and became antisocial. The pain can be so bad that it can impair decision making. The pain effected my sleep for a long time. Find ways to keep your mind distracted. For me, I watched a lot of shows and movies.
8. Work with your dentist and physical therapist to make sure that your jaw is aligned. I had to get a jaw adjustment.
9. Rest your jaw as much as you can.
10. Tens unit helps relaxes your jaw muscle.
After following these steps, I gradually noticed the improvement, and I was back to my old self. You have to be patient and endure the pain. Believe me, I've been there. Just stay positive and you'll get through this. Good luck.
thank you so much for this information! do you have any recommendations on good dentist clinics that work with tmj disorder in US?
@@qamar_by_sai You're best option is to search for a tmj specialist or neuromuscular dentist in your area.
Are you able to take a look at my x-ray and help me figure out what my issue is please?
wow its curable? i thought id need surgery to fix it, good to know :)
Senkyu wery match
I’m a dentistry student and it’s so far the best explanation I’ve found and learned from
As someone who has recently diagnosed severe TMJ and is looking into surgery. Thank you for explaining this more than what most doctors have explains. It means a lot. 😊
I have the clicking at random times... does your severe condition cause you pain?
Did you do the surgery, my friend? or what did you do

@@salahmahmoud2119 No I haven’t had my surgery yet. I’m still talking to doctors about possibilities of surgery. It’s taking a long time due to covid unfortunately
@@juliakrasinski Who have you considered for the surgery? Im looking also!
@@mirzaghalib8659 Yes it does! I have clicks and pain all the time. It’s gotten so severe that my jaw will pop out of its socket and I have to pop it back in.
Excuse me for the "unpolite" but this video is fucking awesome. I'm a student of dentistery and the video really helped me to understand how the process really goes on on our temporomadibular joint!! Congradulations and thank you for spending some time doing this and posting!!!!
You get through school?
Mine's on the left. My jaw snaps whenever I try to open it wider. Usually it's painless, but if I eat something hard or crunchy it can get stiff and sore for some time. I got so used to this I forgot how it feels to have perfect range of smooth movement in my jaw.
Is it cured now?
Same here! Found a solution yet?
This is exactly what I have and I have had it for at least 6 months have you fixed yours yet
Same with me. Doesn't hurt at all, it's just annoying when I'm eating and people tell me to stop when I physically can't. Been doing this for years.
@@Tylnorton same, I've had it for two years
I want to thank the dentist for putting me to sleep and opening my mouth past the "ow that hurts" stage, and permantly popping my jaw. A lifetime of TMJ awaits! Thanks guys.
I love dentists! (Sarcasm intensifies)
My dentist used a wedge to hyper extend my jaw, she successfully gave me a click. Its music to my ears for 10 years now. This week i haven't been able to chew, so I am clicking the damn thing and watching this video...thankful she gave me some purpose in life.
@@kumarsanket4987 did she put you to sleep😀
Some dentists and orthodontists don’t know much about the anatomy of the skull that much. A lot of them only focus on the teeth. It’s as if the teeth are the only important thing attached to our head...
@@stephaniebray5983 I was wide awake, thought she knew what she was doing.
I had this condition 5 years ago, with typical symptoms - pain, clicking and wasnt able to open my mouth more than 30 mm. Doctors was useless, 6-9 months only soft food. Finally, condiotion slowly start to improve and after additional 9 months I was able to open 48 mm.Never made MRI and never try mouth gaurd, jaw correction or teeths correction. Just suffered. Now, after 5 years no pain at all, I am able to open my mouth 51 mm without pain and efforts. Even, clicklling disappered, or it is present very mild, but in both sides, bearly noticeable. I am able to eat everything without restrictions and pain: steaks and other foods, but may be should be more carefuul. No grinding .Do not recomend mouth-oppening exercises , or may be very light. Do not want even to remember this period, and decided to come here again just to instill courage in all people with TMJ. No face deformation now, no saggy cheeks. But when was eating anly soft foods my face was of course with some deformation - I think it was because of lack of face muscles use. I hope pseudo disc formed, but no MRI confirmation or doctors conformation ever made, and do not intend to do that. My advice:
1) suffering of 1 year you should just to endure
2) aditional 6-9 months you should be carefull
3) after that, if have no pain, live as never had this problem.
THANK YOU MY FRIEND! you have NO IDEA, how helpful your comment is.. my face is completely locked as the right side on my jaw can't move past the 20 mm phase.. I hope I heal up as well just like you have mentioned. Thank you!!
@@sidb9540 hopefully it get better mine is right problem to jaw. I notice it kept opening and closing and cudnt open my mouth full. Especially I got ill after getting the covid. So everytime it would open then close again.
@@missruks5650 It did get a bit better. Thank you, M.R. I went to doctors and dentists and then all said to rest on it, not eat anything tough, only soups or noodles for 2 weeks and no chewing gum... Sorry you got Covid! Hopefully, you are recovering fine from it :S
@@sidb9540 that's good at least it's got better. I went to the dentist so they have put me on a waiting list to get it checked out in hospital. But luckily past two days now I've not had any problems and I'm able to open my mouth full again. I applied warm compress on side of my jaw that was locked. So ive notice it has slightly got better now. I just hope it dont get locked again. And I'm feeling alot better now as I've recovered from covid thanks.
@@missruks5650 yes, that hot compress works thankfully! I put some rice in a clean sock , made a knot to seal the end and microwaved it for 30 secs and would apply that to my jaw twice or three times a day ( even at work).. I would take my index finger and gently rub the affected area in circles after applying the hot compress... did wonders!
i kept opening my mouth while watching this video lol
I hope you are okay now, I am facing this issue.
@@dilipvivekrocks it fixed itself just like it did in the video. It made a pseudo disc I guess
@@sneakycactus8815 thanks, mine also fixed itself but it was so terrible like a minor Paraylisis.
@@dilipvivekrocks I know right? It would be locked for days sometimes. I hope it stays fixed.
Vivek Chauhan How it was fixed ? and how much time it took to fix ?
I usually don't comment on any video on youtube, but this video is so useful and helped me to understand my subject better. I really want to thank the producer. you guys made it simply understandable
This has ruined my life and caused me stress and pain everywhere man. I gotta get this fixed. The smallest thing causing the biggest problem. Only 22, got it in high school. Now i can show this to ppl who don't understand my pain. Thanks.
I'm 19 and suffering this, let's hang in there together brother
I’m so sorry you’ve been going through this. Have you found any relief?
@@SNHappyday25 nope
same@@ZainArtz
This video causes severe anxiety and cures it at the same time.
This short video is the best video on the internet regarding the TMJ. God bless you folks!!!
I've been trying to find what was wrong with my jaw since 5 years ago and this was so gosh dang helpful and explains literally everything. The last time I went to the dentist, he said I had to BREAK my jaw in order to fix it!
Breaking the jaw is for crooked jaws or for severe cases of things like overbites
That dentist needs to have his or her license taken away.
since 5 years ago ? so how is your jaw today? did your jaw heal naturally with a complete function now? it would be 7 years by now
go to a diff dentist asap
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For everybody with disc displacement without reduction: Try pulling your lower jaw on the affected side, so the disc gets more space, and then opening your mouth carefully. For me it helped several times, when my jaw was locked for hours.
And then go to the doctor and get a bite splint. ✌️
@REYZA VIERI Relax. Take physiotherapy. Quit your job, sth like that. Its a sign
What happens when we get the bite splint. Will it change the bite afterwards and we have to adjust our teeth to the normal bite
😨 while reading this comment I tried it omg it really works I feel now no pain 😨😨😨 thank god
You are a legend my guy
does tmj affects teeth? my 4 teeth hurts
This is the best description of how the TMJ works that I have found anywhere
I developed TMJ since high school, about 10 years ago. I’ve tried many things to treat it. An OMS told me to just do stretching exercises. An orthodontist i worked with for years gave me Invisalign and braces to create the most optimal bite and to help increase range of motion. This actually helped reduce the #of clicks and the sharpness of the clicks too, but I still get locked sometimes and eating chewy things is hard. Recently I went to a chiropractor who told me the reason I have TMJ is from poor neck posture and EXTREMELY tight trapezius muscles (which I believe- it’s all connected!) The annoying thing about TMJ is, all these specialists are right but there’s just no single cure for it, and no one wants to claim it under their field. If anyone has had any other success i would love to hear because this is probably going to be a lifelong struggle.
yeah i feel you. i may not be as old but i have it really fucking bad. my OMS told me mines from stress. it’s been nearly 2 years and i genuinely just cannot get rid of it. my ears hurt so bad it’s not even funny. i can’t even wear headphones or put in earbuds anymore bc of how bad it hurts. plus, at this point, i have chronic ear infections. antibiotics don’t do anythign, it’s a fucking mess.
the one thing that did help for a little while was not eating hard foods and such, so perhaps that can give you some sort of relief? at least for a little while 😭
Sleep without a pillow. Correct posture tongue/body as much as consciously possible (don’t force tongue up). I had this after I had braces and I haven’t experienced any issues in the 2 years since doing these things. I think gym/pull-ups may have helped as well. I looked up trapezius muscle based on your comment and I work those out more than I did when I was younger.
Sounds like the cure is exercise! My neck posture is horrible.. I got a hump. TMJ from that sounds reasonable. I’ve been looking into posture exercises lately. I was beginning to think I’ll have TMJ forever but it’s something that has gradually gotten worse so hopefully I can help it
This is so helpful!! My jaw used to click for years, then just last week I suddenly can't open my mouth anymore! I panicked and had no idea what was happening or how long it would last. This is so nice to know that what is happening to me has a name and will fix itself over time. Thank you!
did u get it opened?
@@fovos7359 Not yet. I'm working with my dentist. I've been wearing an orthotic device for the last month but it hasn't helped yet. I think it'll take more time.
@@emilybeaty27 Did it yet ???
@@survibharadwaj1559 No :( The occlusion guard didn't end up helping. I will now be getting a Vivos device that will reshape my jaw so the disc can pop back into place. This has been quite the journey!
@@emilybeaty27 hi Emily. I am also consulting my dr in India, using plastic night guard frm 1month.
This video is amazing!!! The most easy explanation of a disc displacement!! Thank you !! It help me a lot.
This short video gave me so much more information than what any dentist gave me. Thank you.
Hello! I am majoring in dentistry and your video make everything so clear when I study ~~ Thank you soooo much!!!
our bodies are weird
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Yeah
Yeah a machine with life, were androids hahaha
You just have bad posture, fix that and everything will align itself
100 %
I have that condition and the final was inspiring, thank you so much, i feel so release now!
Hows your tmj now please help me
Videos like this only makes dentistry so simple and easy ! Thanks ! Thanks
Best video I've seen explaining TMJ, the pseudo disk gives me a lot of hope!
TMD can usually be temporary. TMJ can last for YEARS. 12 years for me so far. This video has helped me understand it better thank you. I still don't know why dentist say it'll go away.. It doesn't... And there is pretty much no fix for it. Heat helps a bit. Exercises/massages help a bit sometimes but usually make it worse. But honestly it's getting worse every year for me. I can't even concentrate on simple tasks from the headaches of it. Does anyone else here have it as bad? I haven't spoken to anyone else with it who feels so much pain as well.
OhMyGoodness 12 years ??? It just happen to me 3days from now, looks like im gonna carry on this pain for the rest of my teenage year :(((
@@bryce2374 aw I'm so sorry I hope it isn't so painful right now.
Unfortunately it's possible yes! But it's also possible it'll stop, as they keep saying. I have personally found it really important to cut out all gum, whole apples, and anything super hard. I cut my apples and fruit in general. Plus take smaller mouth fulls basically when I can. Heat helps it also, can get gel packs, but I used a hot water bottle.
I'm sorry because it really can get very painful. Headaches and earaches come with it. I hope your pain eases!
I've had the clicking on both sides for 10 years. No pain at all. Regular dentist are kinda of useless. Try to find a specialist on Google. Hope you feel better soon.
Yes severe headaches 15-20 days a month! Earlier I also had very bad neck and shoulder pain due to it. Infact got frozen shoulder on that side. Once I got to know that I have tmj and the care routine years of neck and shoulder pain has gone. Still living with debilitating headaches though!
For me,, I only had this for about a week now. Good thing I could put another thing in the book of things I would have the rest of life. But I would have ear aches, neck aches to the point that I feel like someone's trying to choke me, headaches, and if it gets really bad numbness across my face.
thank you for the amazing illustrations!! My life is complete now bc I finally understood TMJ
By tmj did ur face get longer in size?
Mine feels like bottom jaw can move freely
The happens to best educational video I have seen so far. From the standpoint of a Dental Student..WOWZA!!!
Very helpful to understand the basics of TMJ movements!
Mines really gotten a lot worse lately had MRI scans X-Rays you name it, nothing 'serious' was found but I feel the pain, this has given me hope to be patient, thank you so much
I have the same probleme and don t know what to do, should I wait or see a dentist or a physical therapeutic...?
Wow, that explains why my tmj pain came and went over the course of about a year. Just like the video, it started out as a clicking, then my jaw started locking up some mornings until I massaged my jaw muscles. I started using night guards to help with clenching/grinding. Eventually the clicking and locking went away, but the left side of my jaw was just always sore, like 24/7. Massage and ice would help temporarily, but never for more than an hour or two. Eventually the pain started subsiding and eventually disappeared. My jaw still clicks from time to time, but I'm guessing this video described what happened. Who knew?! The body is amazing.
How do I unlock it ? A lot of the time when I wake up it’s locked and idk how to unlock sometimes I’m just lucky and I fell back to sleep and wake up and it’s unlocked but I’m scared one day I’ll have to go to school with a locked jaw cuz I won’t know how to open T up again
Probably how much time it took after using guards...?
How awesome I stumbled on this site, by far the most helpful video online.
Awesome video, thanks. Just had confirmation of TMJD with the disc displacement... being the cause of my significant and long-standing history of headaches. Over 20 yrs (on and off, multiple specialists, a neurologist, multiple scans, etc. ) and I finally have a diagnosis that my TMJD is tied in with daytime/night-time clenching, which is the source of my headaches.
I was looking for something EXACTLY like this to get a better 'visual' understanding of what my orthodontist had explained to me. Thanks again, Alilia Medical.
+FreeThinkingAussie Hope you're feeling better!
This drives me crazy and I lose my appetite as the result. Sometimes the snapping sound turns into a crunching, ripping sounds that feels like some kind of tearing or rupture, and that's when it starts hurting.
It goes away overnight, but occurs again randomly. I only experience this on the left jaw; the right jaw pops rarely ever. The popping in the left is almost constant and might be a nuisance, so I avoid eating around people.
#metoo
Go to a doctor
Mine is on the left jaw too! It sucks!
I have TMJ disorder and it’s gotten worse over the years, and just this year has started to become painful when it clicks. I’ve always had clicking issues but now it is so painful, eating is so hard to do.
@@ankit_sangeet this is what's happening to me right now
very well explained and the animation was so clarifying. Thanks
Best explanation I've ever seen or heard. Thank you.
I would like to thank my disks, especially the one in my jaw, for saving me a lot a pain
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Iam suffering by tmj from last 10 years, my career my life is ruined, help me anybody
Can’t relate. I have surgery on Wednesday for a slipped jaw disk
@@Besties1200 wish you good luck for your jaw surgery, here in india for me our doctors avoiding surgeries, saying it can be more complicated after surgery no gurrenty
@@sachpoint6822 true. Said the same to me.
I did not expect this video to have a happy ending!
I'm far less worried about my habit of cracking / popping my TMJ now. Been doing it daily for years, same as my knucles. No pain yet 😅
Just don't crack your knocks when you have a case of arthritis
Best lecture ever heard about TMJ dislocation 🔥
This video is really really helpful, thanks for your efforts!
if my brother were to punch me in the face will my jaw stop clicking? hes willing to help
Lmfao, what a great brother! Try it and then tell me if it works. :)
it fukin worked!!!!!! im not kidding my jaw doesn't click when i eat anymore!
Serious? Lol Cause I have 3 brothers, not sure if they're willing to punch me though :\
my brother got a lot of satisfaction out of it
+Ryan Rogers OMG! I'm gonna punch myself in the face right now... How hard
Great video, very understandable and helpful. Thanks
Finally a video that actually explains the cause behind it.
actually ,it is so amazing illustration.
thanks so much.....
i was lost ,i couldn't understand it ! until I watched this video ...thank u so much :)
Sahara,how are doing?Is there any improvement with your TMJ?
Iam suffering by tmj from last 10 years, my career my life is ruined, help me anybody
hey there, thanks for this very informative video. Quick question, how much time does it take for the "pseudodisc" to form and does impacted wisdom tooth affects this in any way?
Perfect explanation.. straight to the point
Perfectly explained. Thank you so much!
I'm only 16 and I already have TMJ
Same here
Do I have TMJ if my jaw is already clicking when I only open it slightly or when my jaw is clicking if I only open it widely?
+Xavier Caracho yeah you have tmj...I chew a pack of juicy fruity the other day and now I have it...once I open my mouth about 2/3 it clicks..
I'm 13 and I have one too ;-;
Everybody has TMJ. What you have is TMD (TM joint disorder)
I so appreciate your video!! Thank you!!
Thank you for watching!
Dear Alila Medical Media (Doctor),could please answer me,if TMJ anterior disk displacement without reduction /ADDwoR/ will progress further in the time to arthritis,or this condition doesn`t cause in the future problems?
It is believed that it does increase your chance of developing arthritis later on, but it does not mean that it always leads to arthritis. I dont have the numbers. What you can do is to be gentle with it, arthritis is mostly caused by constant mechanical overload on the joint.
Thanks for the answer ! Will you explain further the logic behind this belief ? If new disk (pseudo disk) is ready,that`s mean that no bone-to bone contact (as in the case of original disk),so what causes arthritis ? Do you mean strong mechanical load as bruxisim,or even hard steak,for example?
I am from Bulgaria, and doctors here doesn`t use MRI to diagnose if the condition is TMJ Anterior disk displacement without reduction. I will discribe my case,please tell me if it is possible to be TMJ Anterior disk displacement without reduction or something other?
First of all, now both condyles DOES NOT go further across /forward/ the articular eminence,but stop just below,as I can see from my X-rays.
I am 44-years old male, my heigt is 187 sm.
Here are the story :
Before 6 months I start suddenly to have a very clear reciprocal clicking on the left TMJ.I visited the dental surgery clinic and the doctor in duty told me I get anterior disk displacement with reduction (after manual examination only)
Two months later clicking stoped,but my mouth oppening now is 2 fingers.If I try wider,it start hurting. No deviation of the jaw, the insicors meet well in the center.It`s look like as anterior disk displacement without reduction now,but it is strange that no deviation,even to the affected left side, and very hard end feel,pressure provide no additional opppening,at all.Moreover after clicking stopped,my mouth oppening was normal (3 fingers,but hurting very bad,thats` why I stopped wide oppening,just to heal...Now oppening is 2 fingers,and no more). Local oral surgeons think that it is jaw subluxation,but this contradict two monts of reciprocal clicking and initial diagnosis . My face muscles look like a bit swolen,even after 6 months,on the both sides of the face.
I could send you my X-rays images and agree to publish and comment here,if you want,or on your web site
Best Reagrds,
Svetlomir Ivanov
I cant do anything about your diagnosis, sorry. The association between disc displacement and arthritis is an observed one, not a logic. Once the pseudodisc is formed, the damage would be minimum. The mechanical overload would be different for different people, you would feel it if you force it, i would minimize the load as much as i can. Good luck!
THank you for this information, most useful and reassuring!
i grew up chewing the back of pens and pencils since primary school, and the situation got worse cause i ended up cutting my nails with my teeth all the way to the University. Then i noticed a new behaviour, everytime i am stressed i bite my nails or chew a bubble gum or press my jaws very tightly. And a clicking sound starts on the Jaw (one side only). It got worse and stressful. Being Diagnosed was a major relief. The video accurately describe my condition. There is a additional information. Overtime i noticed that one teeth is being dislocated slowly over the years and the clicking sound worsens with every teeth misalignment. Solution for me is lowering my stress by quickly accepting situations, putting limits in everything, learning to say No firmly. Intentionally controlling my jaws to not contact each other when i am experiencing the click sounds or pains. "I still live with the condition but i have learned to control my jaws= relief. Thanks for the VIDEO. Is the most accurate.
what did you do? I suffer from this now
Does anyone get face aches, like check muscle aches when smiling beacause of tmj??
Me!! Sometimes when I wake up my chewing muscles ache from clenching while I sleep 😩
Iam suffering by tmj from last 10 years, my career my life is ruined, help me anybody
I’ve had this for about 26 years. I only have it on my left jaw. The first 5 years were tough psychologically. Mentioned it to doctors but none of them knew what I was talking about because it was considered a dental problem. In the beginning the pain was sporadic but eventually got better. Eventually I learned to live with it. Now it just pops so I can open my jaw fully when I feel like it. Weird thing is a few years back, when I last got super high off of brownies I could feel my left jaw/ face like if I injured it but with no real pain. Hard to describe. It’s like my mind has been blocking that sensation all along but I somehow unlocked it with weed. Well that’s my story.
what did you do? I suffer from this now
I have been living with these for 4 years now i also got used to it, my jaw pops when i open it widely but it doesent hurt so i didnt mind it much...
@@CRACK_6 go to a dentist, i got braces a few months ago so it sort of improved but hasnt completely been fixed yet
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By far the best video on the subject of TMJ also very relevant the mentioning of the pseudo disk
Yes
It's shocking that despite 1000s of videos and articled online not one other source mentions the pesudo disc.
Extremely helpful and conceptual. Great job!
Glad it was helpful!
mewing and diet helped mine to fade away little by little, the more I took care of those points the better it was for my condition
Same and chewing on the side that makes the clicking noise
@@hiliax right, that is actually how you strengthen the muscles that support that joint.
@@lmclrain exactly it also makes your jaw look better
Thank you for the video, very informative. Does anyone know how long it takes to recover from TMJ?
Wow 😮I wish I had you as my Physics Professor. Not too slow or fast with the material 👍🏽
i have TMj since 2015 now i have treatment i have splint now to avoid a bad bite.... i feel better now i always pray i can survive this.. feels like your always dizzy everyday.. since my TMJ specialist is good i know i can survive this syndrome with the help of my family also.
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Аlila Medical,is it typical after adaptation of TMJ (disk dispacement without reduction) side-to-side movement to cause clicking? What happen with colletaral ligaments? If disk moved ahead,as far as I undestood, the condyle is not restricted to move side-to side freely?
Could u possible online opinment plzz my brother has same problem
What happens to the original disc when the "pseudodisc" is formed? Does it stay dislocated but the new disc creates enough space for the caput mandibulae to move freely over the tuberculum articulare?
angelofdeathriko as i see in this video it disappears :)
@@borzche is that a bad thing
Thank you for this video, you have no idea how much it helped.
I'm so glad!
I can't thank you enough for this video.
I really just searched up “how to unhinge your jaw” so i can see if i can be a snake-
Alastor is it better please tell me it is?
@@jazminexd7744 well first hurt it trying to unhinge it, but once you get the hang of it..it doesnt really work for most things
Treatment for TMJ after consulting atleast 5 maxillofacial surgeons
1. Eat Soft foods.
2. Take painkillers and muscle relaxants.
3. Try not to talk much and give your jaw rest as the masseter muscles are small muscles and need time to heal.
4. Avoid sleeping towards the affected side.
5. Take TENS therapy and accupuncture sessions.
6. Place moist hot towel over the affected area. Don't try to use dry hot water bags.
7. Avoid mental stress as that will aggravate the problem.
8. Take hot turmeric milk with black pepper. Strongest anti-inflammatory concoction available naturally.
9. Eat healthy diet and take proper sleep.
You need to be patient with this as it will take time to heal but all the steps need to be taken.
Great advice. I've problem with my tmj for a year now. I followed these same steps, and my tmj symptoms started going away, but it takes times. Also, I've taken specific vitamin supplements for joint and muscles to help my tmj and jaw heal faster. My joint doesn't bother me anymore. Now, I'm just working on healing my jaw muscles. Also, it's very easy to confuse jaw muscle pain with joint pain. I got my X-ray done, and I got a physical examination by physical therapist to confirm my disc in intact. How long did it take you to fully recover?
I actually went for accupuncture sessions where they put pins on just your hands and not whole body. It worked wonders for me.
@@allann7333 Start accupuncture sessions. But only the one where they put pins just on your hands and not the whole body.
I tie a blouse around my head to fix the jaw which relieves the muscle stress a lot during the day.
'4. Avoid sleeping towards the affected side.' Can you elaborate on this? I find sleeping on my right(affected) side more protective and relaxing.
wonderful video. please keep posting videos like this. helpful in learning. Thank you !
TMJ disc displacement hurting me from last 10 years,full of pain all 10 years career ruined, iam from india, no concentration because of this, tired of wearing splintz changed 4 till now ,no permanent solution, please anyone help
saved my life! huge thanks, sir!
After 5 year suffring i feel release to hearing the disk displacement will be recover itself. Thanks a lot
What about now?
5 years! Wttttt
so how about now ?
now it's release but still clicking without pain
and if this does can resolve by itself after sometime, what it can help to resolve it quick as soon as possible? what should i do
Nice job Dr. Adams
I had a motor cycle accident wen I was 5yrs old, I used my jaw to land on the main road, so the jaw shifted, which resulted to INABILITY TO OPEN THE TEETH for over 20yrs now. I had a major
i love you so much thank you so much for this video, offering free dental service to you, may God bless you in this world and the hereafter . periodttttt
i don't have any pain but I when I open my mouth ..i do here popping noise
I have popping plus deviations because disk displacement, last 10 year full of pain, life ruined
Same. I’m scared for the future thou cause I’ve had it since my teens. Scared I’ll get arthritis or something in my jaw cause of it.
@Mayur Thakor i am from India, have same problem with deviation of jaw , from last 10 years , aiims vgera sab mai dikhaya still treatment chal Raha
i have a popping noise at the back of my ear connected in jawline. i don't know what is it and I think I have assymetrical face.
@@yhanaruthpajita5432 yes you are troubling tmj
I'm 14 I've had this for about a year now so I got it when I was 13. At first it only started with the clicking and occasionally the jaw would lock but it would go back to normal after a few minutes. A few months ago it started locking more frequently and it could take a few hours until it stopped but it never lasted long. About two months ago my jaw locked completly and wasn't able to open more than 25mm. It's still the same :'(((. I'm seeing a specialist soon so hope it will get better. It's extremely annoying when yawning and it hurts a lot if I have chewed on something for too long :(
This video was really helpful btw. It helped understand some things about TMJ so thanks a lot.
i’m 14 and my jaw is currently locked:(( it’s been a year but could you update me maybe?
@@hilariousfemale8595 Hi, my jaw right now is healed. After seeing the specialist, he gave me jaw exercises to do twice/trice a day and my jaw got better each month. I think I went there for almost a year until I could fully open it. I still have some problems when chewing something for too long and my jaw starts to hurt if I open my mouth for a long time. The specialist said there was nothing he could do about it sadly.
I think you should go see a dentist so that they can examine your problem. If you have the same problem as me, it's going to be easy to fix so don't worry too much :) Also, try not to eat chewy foods and don't try to strain your jaw so that it gets worse. Hope it gets better for you :)
@@martinisss3381 tysm!!!
@@martinisss3381 has your issue been fixed?
@@hiddendagger7 Yes! Although, the specialist that treated me said that this is an issue that could easily come back and that you’re not safe from it forever. I still feel a little uncomfortable around my jaw sometimes when I chew stuff for a long time. But this isn’t really a problem as long as I avoid extremely chewy foods and overworking my jaw. Chewing gum for example, is something that I have completely stopped consuming, but I still eat gummies and such so it’s not that horrible, just gotta be a little mindful.
Thank you so much for such a nice explanation.
Thank you for this video , really nailed it.
Great video
I understand that the pseudo disc can replace the original and get rid of the pain. However, in regards to the jaw locking and restricted movement , how does the Pseudo disc help in this case?
From what I can see, the original disc still remains in it's displaced position and will continue to cause difficulties in opening the jaw and allowing proper movement.
Is that correct?
I have disc displacement with reduction. My jaw is tight with restricted movement and I'm sure it's effecting my speech. Getting rid of the pain is great but without getting proper movement back it is still not a optimistic feeling.
Please can someone explain/ Thanks.
I have the exact same problem. Anyone help us with this, please.
dudes can i have an update with what's up with yall now
Get treatment , u dont wait for relief, u work for it
what did you do? I suffer from this now
Мой гнатолог сказал, что псевдодиск формируется только тогда, когда свой диск поврежден. А если он целый, даже если смещен, то псевдодиск не появится. У меня проблема давняя, было обострение 1 раз с болью, в остальном ничего не болит, но псевдодиска нет, диски смещены (вправляемы по мрт), буду носить сплинт, чтобы диск вернулся в свое положение. Есть проблема со смыкание зубов, глубоким прикусом, в прошлом были брекеты.
I can "pop" my jaw voluntarily, it's pretty relaxing actually. I've been able to do it for 8 years now. It was never painful as well. I wonder why.
same with me. it's very soothing when it happens, kinda like relieving a lot of pressure. I used to think I was the only one that could do it! hopefully it won't cause bad issues in the future for me. I think it happened as a result of grinding my teeth in my sleep growing up.
Mine is so painfulIam suffering by tmj from last 10 years, my career my life is ruined, help me anybody
@@sachpoint6822 Turn to Lord Jesus and He will heal you... Just give it a try.. God bless!!!
@@sachpoint6822 go the doctor dummy
@@livinghope1561 Jesus would have helped him by now bozo
First of all thank u sir for this wonderful explanations...
I had this problem coz of an exercise called ""MEWing". Actually, coz of inappropriate way of doing this exercise i got this problem. But the best part of this whole is that i have started doing this exercise again in a gentle and appropriate way now at least it is giving me some relief but i m not sure wether i will get out of this problem 100% or not.
Thank you very much for the excellent video!!
I have been living with this since i was about 16 and I am now 26 haha. My right side has already passed the later stages and now it doesn't lock anymore (but my muscles still get tense since I unconsciously clench my teeth. I also have a night guard for that haha). My left side is still in the early stages. There was one point when I couldn't open or close my mouth, nothing, just pain. I accidently clenched through that which was agonizingly painful. but it was after that moment that I started improving on the right side. Next, the left!
what did you do? I suffer from this now
@@CRACK_6 I went to my dentist who referred me to a specialist who then referred me to physical therapist and gave me a night guard. At first PT did nothing. But now that the right side of my jaw is healing up, PT is very helpful. Especially to message the area first thing in the morning is very helpful.
@@MinniMoose1
Have you been experiencing a crack in the jaw? And the night guard saved you from it
@@MinniMoose1
what (pt) ???
@@CRACK_6 pt=physical therapy
I have had this problem from my teens for about 12 years now. It used to be on my right side and I would get lock jawed at time - at night or when eating crunchy foods. At some times I would wake up at night with a locked jaw and intense pain. Thankfully I don't get locked jaw anymore and strangely the popping/clicking has moved to my left side.
Had your problem solved naturally or by surgery?
@@Rahul_____Kumar it hasn't solved completely. It still clicks on my left side, but I don't get locked jaw anymore and that went away naturally. If I click it a lot, it will start to get sore tho.
@@manistherehow is it now?
@@IntrophyGamer it effectively doesn't cause me any issues anymore but it will still click if I move my jaw side to side
@@manisthere that's great! have u ever had pain?
This is the best video on the internet.
Mine has been clicking for over a year.. I wonder how long it takes to form that pseudo disk.
0 pain. No locking. Just extremely annoying. Can also click on command.
Same!!! And it just randomly started 🥺
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I have the same problem here, but I can’t get jaw checked yet now. Because in a few weeks I’m moving to Texas for my dads job. Plus I think I had this jaw click for 2-3 years now, and I didn’t tell my parents about it because we were Already dealing with something else with me. Like iron in my blood, learning disabilities, etc. and if I told my parents, they would probably get into a lot of stress and I don’t want that to happen. But after 2-3 years I feeling ok now, my jaw doesn’t hurt that bad, plus I am not even scared about my jaw clicking 😆. So I am totally fine, but after 2-3 years it’s still clicking. I’m not bothered by it, I just need to get this fix soon as possible. Probably when I arrive in Texas.
Same problem i m going through but i m jobless right now😐😐😐
Doesn't it need a surgery or something? I had the same problem when my teeth in the back of my mouth grew in the wrong direction so I went to a specialist 6 months ago and he told me about 2 years of treatment with surgeries along and it costs 10000€ (for fixing my teeth and my jaw) wich is completely insane for me as a teenage
what did you do? I suffer from this now
After the last few seconds of video relaxed me so much omg thank you🙏
By tmj did ur face get longer in size?
@@nasreenakhuda no it doesn't feel longer because my face oval in shape.
@@AnitaSharma-re7ix did u got any receding chin?
This was so cool! I started having jaw problems not too long ago and I’ve always wanted to know and see what’s happening! I actually had locking happen to me at 3am and it’s not fun! Quite scary actually when you’re still half asleep. I just massaged it and opened and closed my mouth. It eventually stopped locking.
This helped me today too!! I unfortunately woke up with it today, and I'm a little scared to sleep, but at least I'm a tiny bit soothed by the fact that it's probably only going to be temporary every time! But it's still really, really scary!! :( At least I've scheduled a doctor's appointment for this Friday afternoon!! I hope I'll be alright! I hope you're alright, too!
ohk.this is so scary mostly the part of locking....started feeling it today..now im so scared
Iam suffering by tmj from last 10 years, my career my life is ruined, help me anybody
r u ok now?
If you’re wondering if theirs a cure and you’re trying to figure if the video tells the cure, it does, and you’re gonna be fine :) 3:04 is where to be exact. You’re welcome.
Yeah, same thing happen to me. I did have that TMJ a week ago and after that, it didn’t really hurt at all and the clicking isn’t loud as it back then.
@@vegalucas7782 how many days to take cure it??
@@nithinm1776 three or four days
@@vegalucas7782 now I am suffering this problem from 2 days... very irritative....😣
@@nithinm1776 i know, but its normal. Anyone can get this pain once or twice in their lifetime
great video!!! thanks for your knowledge share.
it is simple and readily understandable.
this vedios are so much use full thanks for these
Hi doctor! I've had TMJ for about 5 months, I knew what was happening but I ignored it. Yesterday morning I woke up with my jaw locked, I'm aware that my articular disk is out of place, and it won't pop back into place, as it did before. I experience pain only when I try to force my jaw to open wider or when I bite on hard things. What can I do to resolve my issue? There are not TMJ dentists in my town and I'm becoming pretty hopeless... Any suggestion from you will be greatly appreciated! Thank you very much in advance!
Dutery You can see any dentist. The main concern is to be properly diagnosed. If it's TMJ there is nothing to panic about, it's not a serious condition, with good management it will go away. But only your doctor can advice you with treatments, we can only to understand the condition.
+Dutery Hey, how long did your locking problem last? My jaw seems to have locked today after having the clicking sound for like 6 months
Almedin z Hey, very sorry to hear that. My jaw has been locked ever since. I just live with it, as it's not that big of a problem. I can open 3 fingers wide which is enough for me and I rarely experience pain. I hope you'll be alright too!
+Dutery Did it get better over time?
Almedin z The first morning it locked i could barely open 2 fingers wide. Now i can open 3 fingers, and it rarely hurts while chewing. So yeah, it got better! (But i know it's still locked)
is there any correlation between disc and the facial symmetry?
I've noticed that both of my jaws are different and still clicking
TMJ disc displacement hurting me from last 10 years,full of pain all 10 years career ruined, iam from india, raipur, no concentration because of this, tired of wearing splintz changed 4 till now ,no permanent solution, please anyone help
@@sachpoint6822 me hab same doesn't wear splint
@@sachpoint6822surgery?
I experiencing it right now. Thanks it's help a lot..
Excellent & informative video... thanks!
Do I count as having this disorder if it doesn't hurt? My jaw locks and pops but I never really get pain.
Hi I had the same case for over 4 years (just cracking no pain) and if I could give any advice to my younger self it would be: DON'T CRACK IT. If you do, it'll just get worn with time and that'll make it sooo much worse than it needs to be. I know you probably won't be able to fully open your mouth otherwise, but it'll heal itself if you stop intentionally cracking it. Please don't make the same mistake I did lol
Salma Hamed well crap I think I just made that one mistake you just said 😂😂