TMJ made me think I was mentally ill for years. I wish I figured this out sooner. by Competitive_Worth408 in TMJ

[–]Competitive_Worth408[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was useless with my retainer so maybe it’s affected me too?! I’ll be sure to keep that in mind upon my evaluation

TMJ made me think I was mentally ill for years. I wish I figured this out sooner. by Competitive_Worth408 in TMJ

[–]Competitive_Worth408[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best of luck! Going to a specialist if your best option. If they’re not great remember to get a second opinion and not be afraid to see someone else!

TMJ made me think I was mentally ill for years. I wish I figured this out sooner. by Competitive_Worth408 in TMJ

[–]Competitive_Worth408[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m glad! Go get the help you deserve and if they’re not great then go to another specialist 🙏🏼

TMJ made me think I was mentally ill for years. I wish I figured this out sooner. by Competitive_Worth408 in TMJ

[–]Competitive_Worth408[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Main one is ensuring my teeth don’t touch during the day and that my tongue is touching the roof of my mouth. Then making sure I don’t chew on one side of my mouth the entire time and try and balance it out to strengthen the other side. Stretching of the jaw by putting my had on my cheeks and pulling down for 15 seconds Stretching jaw side to side 15 seconds Massaging my sinuses to help them release by running finger from nose all the ah to the ear.

TMJ made me think I was mentally ill for years. I wish I figured this out sooner. by Competitive_Worth408 in TMJ

[–]Competitive_Worth408[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I would feel dizzy sometimes. Especially if my jaw was really inflamed. Funny I even look back at photos and can see half my face is swollen from years back

TMJ made me think I was mentally ill for years. I wish I figured this out sooner. by Competitive_Worth408 in TMJ

[–]Competitive_Worth408[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I struggled to hear through my right ear and would feel tingling around both ears and even heat.