How to fix tmj and the sleep disorder it is causing?

Diagnosis: Tmd is a complex and multifaceted issue. First, get an accurate diagnosis so the proper therapy can be suggested. It may require surgery but often it can be successfully treated more conservatively. Get it looked at soon because further degeneration can greatly complicate treatment if you wait too long to address the issue.

Evaluation: It is important to have your dentition evaluated to determine the extent of your grinding. In many instances a night guard can alleviate your symptoms. Talk to your dentist.

Tmj and sleep disord: What is the "sleep disorder"? If it's sleep apnea, otherwise known as sleep disordered breathing, the cause is not "tmj". Simply put, the sleep disorder and TMJ are separate issues and usually unrelated.

Possibly: Need more info, but the treatment for the sleep apnea may create or exacerbate tmj/tmd symptoms. If wearing a CPAP machine with tight straps or an ill-fitting mask, the pressure on the lower jaw (mandible) may be displaced or dislocated enough to a position that can cause a dormant tmj/tmd syndrome complex. Also, wearing a mouthpiece for sleep apnea, if not designed properly can cause tmj/tmd.

TMJ doc: Most TMJ experts are also well equipt to treat our sleep dissorter. Any dentist can be a TMJ expert with the proper training and experience. Most commonly, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and orofacial pain specialists. Ask your MD, your dentist and your dental society for referrals.

Not simple: Treatment for jaw joint dysfunction is as complex as the anatomy and function of the points themselves. To determine roper treatment the cause of the dysfunction must first be elucidated. Rx is not as simple as taking a pill or putting on a bandaid. See a Dentist that is familiar with jaw joint dysfunction and it's treatment.