In this episode, Dr. Pamela Marzban and Mac break down some of the most common misconceptions about TMJ and TMD and explain why many patients go years without getting the right diagnosis.

They discuss why clicking and popping can be signs of dysfunction, why a night guard may protect your teeth without addressing the underlying problem, and why stress may be making symptoms worse without necessarily being the root cause.

They also talk about the many ways TMD can show up outside of the jaw, including headaches, migraines, dizziness, neck pain, and other symptoms that can send patients from doctor to doctor searching for answers.

The conversation goes deeper into what a properly functioning jaw should look like, how bite and muscle coordination can affect the joint, and why diagnosing TMD requires specialized knowledge and a thorough understanding of how the jaw functions.

If you've been told your TMJ symptoms are “just stress,” that clicking is “normal,” or that a night guard is all you need, this episode may change the way you look at your symptoms.

Dr. Marzban and Mac also discuss how to find clinicians with specialized training in TMD and preview their upcoming conversation about the connection between airway and TMJ.

Book and Podcast Info:📚 Books by Dr. Mac Lee and Dr. Pam Marzban:

Life-Robbing Pain: TMD by Dr. Mac Lee

The TMJ Trifecta: Solving Your Pain Puzzle by Dr. Mac Lee

Craniofacial Development by Dr. Pamela Marzban.

Book and Podcast Info:📚 Books by Dr. Mac Lee and Dr. Pam Marzban:

Life-Robbing Pain: TMD by Dr. Mac Lee

The TMJ Trifecta: Solving Your Pain Puzzle by Dr. Mac Lee

Craniofacial Development by Dr. Pamela Marzban.

🎧 Podcast Video: https://youtu.be/uk7l5FtQdZc?is=xyeQ0vAPPbSTk34S