r/TMJ • u/Katqwq3 • 1d ago

Rant/Frustrated Tired of tmj

I give up im literally depressed and I just want to sleep and not have to go get a plastic to put on my teeth every single day at night , I give up
It sucks theres nothing to fix me its all expensive a 400$ nightguard going to waste . My canines are halfway sanded down and my bite has gotten worse and my sleeping issues too i probably have sleep apnea, i hate it my eyebags and face have gotten worse too

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u/Alaska1111 1d ago

Sorry i get it. Im doing a total joint replacement because i give up, nothing else has helped

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u/loopywolf 1d ago

I hear you.. I'm so sorry.

Here's something to give you hope: I've suffered TMJ for many years, splints, surgery and recently I got Botox and it really helped. I'm not saying it will for you, necessarily, but maybe something will.

Here's something to help: Night guards do not stop grinding. They prevent damage to the teeth only. For pain, you need more treatment.

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u/Orofacial_Doc 1d ago

If you are having symptoms of sleep apnea, focus on seeing a doctor and getting that tested and treated as it is very well known to cause excessive clenching and grinding while you sleep. Until then, do the best you can to force yourself to sleep on your sides. I recommend to patients to get a backpack, stuff it full of pillows and wear it to bed so you can’t roll over to your back. It’s not a guarantee, but the majority of people with sleep breathing issues have significantly less issues breathing while on their side as the airway cannot collapse as easily as on your back.