329 TMJ, TMD, TMJD Basics for the Dental Hygienist with Dr. Priya Mistry

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are joined by Dr. Priya Mistry to talk about TMJ complications specifically, TMD and TMJD highlighting symptoms to look out for, treatment options and what our patients can do to achieve relief from these disorders.    Big thank you to our guest co-host Stephanie Botts, RDH for joining us on this episode! If you want to hear more from Stephanie be sure to check out her TIPisodes with us.   Interview Start: 06:00.462   Ad: 17:19.980 This episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode HERE   Episode Highlights  Dr. Mistry's Background  Symptoms of TMD/TMJD Forward Head Posture and Secondary Factors  How to Assess  When to Refer Muscle Release Exercises  Caffeine and TMD Disorders    Quotes " To say I have TMJ is like saying I have knee or I have elbow, the correct terminology is I have TMD or TMJD."    "It isn't usually just the forward head posture, it is usually something else along with it."    "You should check their range of motion on opening, and right and left and you will have a good idea if they have a healthy range of motion or not."    "A normal range of opening is 45-50mm and right/left is 10-12mm."   "You should be able to but 3-5lbs of pressure on all these muscles without it hurting but a lot of patients are through the roof in discomfort."    "I have my patients in treatment for 4-6 months to make sure they get the full results."    "It doesn't always work, I have a 90% success rate for the jaws that are locked closed."   "Caffeine is fine, but I would limit it to less than 2 cups normal sized of coffee a day."    "Hydrating the muscles is so important."  Links   Dr. Mistry YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGffgqSANd7heXGN974yv_Q   Dr. Mistry Office Website: https://tmjdentaldoc.com/    Dr. Mistry Instagram & TikTok: @the_tmj_doc  Dr. Mistry Email: [email protected]