Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago
Did you know there's a connection between sleep apnea and TMJ problems? 😴
When your body is in fight-or-flight mode due to sleep apnea, it responds by clenching and grinding your teeth. Grinding the jaw forward opens the airway. However, over time, this can lead to clicking or popping in the jaw joints and even chronic pain. 😖
These symptoms may just be the tip of the iceberg. That's why - based off of what I see on the CBCT scan - I sometimes recommend a sleep study for my patients!
Questions? Sound off below! ⬇️
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Dr. Mistry brings awareness among patients and providers as to what TMJ/TMD conditions are, how to treat them, and how they relate to other parts of the body. These platforms have grown tremendously and have helped many viewers find relief from TMJ pain and dysfunction.
Dr. Mistry has also helped other dentists learn more about diagnosis and treatment of TMJ/TMD through webinars and courses that she both designed and taught. Having grown up in the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Mistry truly loves this area and culture. On the weekends, you will find her exploring and staying active in the great outdoors with her husband and her two lovely children. She also likes to read, hike, and exercise.
Did you know there's a connection between sleep apnea and TMJ problems? 😴
When your body is in fight-or-flight mode due to sleep apnea, it responds by clenching and grinding your teeth. Grinding the jaw forward opens the airway. However, over time, this can lead to clicking or popping in the jaw joints and even chronic pain. 😖
These symptoms may just be the tip of the iceberg. That's why - based off of what I see on the CBCT scan - I sometimes recommend a sleep study for my patients!
Questions? Sound off below! ⬇️
Follow Dr. Priya Mistry on Social Media:
🦷TikTok tiktok.com/@the_tmj_doc
🦷Instagram instagram.com/the_tmj_doc
🦷YouTube @thetmjdoc
Website: tmjdentaldoc.com
Dr. Mistry brings awareness among patients and providers as to what TMJ/TMD conditions are, how to treat them, and how they relate to other parts of the body. These platforms have grown tremendously and have helped many viewers find relief from TMJ pain and dysfunction.
Dr. Mistry has also helped other dentists learn more about diagnosis and treatment of TMJ/TMD through webinars and courses that she both designed and taught. Having grown up in the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Mistry truly loves this area and culture. On the weekends, you will find her exploring and staying active in the great outdoors with her husband and her two lovely children. She also likes to read, hike, and exercise.
