On this episode, Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya welcome Dr. Robert B. Kerstein DMD, a leading figure in digital occlusion. Dr. Kerstein shares his immense knowledge and expertise to explain how Disclusion Time Reduction (DTR) therapy and the T-Scan system, are essential in diagnosing and treating bite-related issues, including TMJ disorders, muscle pain, and even symptoms like tinnitus. Dr. Kerstein also shares some amazing images and videos to demonstrate how DTR works. This discussion will clue you into how DTR aims to control muscle activity originating from tooth contact and underscores the limitations and inaccuracies of traditional methods like articulating paper compared to the precision of digital occlusion analysis. Enjoy!

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The information in the "Unclenched" podcast is not diagnostic.

The "Unclenched" Podcast and content posted by Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya is presented solely for general informational and educational for the TMJ suffers and health care professionals. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The contents of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional dental/ medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical/dental advice for any medical/dental condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

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On this episode, Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya answer your questions with a special Q&A edition of Unclenched! Get expert answers to your questions on proper use of orthotics and potential bite changes to the connection between TMJ and vision problems. Our experts also dive into conditions like disc displacement and the differentiation from trigeminal neuralgia. Thanks for subscribing and don't forget to leave your questions in the comments or on social media for our next Q& episode!

*****Disclaimer*****

The information in the "Unclenched" podcast is not diagnostic.

The "Unclenched" Podcast and content posted by Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya is presented solely for general informational and educational for the TMJ suffers and health care professionals. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The contents of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional dental/ medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical/dental advice for any medical/dental condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

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The materials and information in this podcast are copyrighted by us and/or by other applicable rights holders. You may download a single copy of this podcast for your own personal, noncommercial use only, provided you include all applicable notices and disclaimers. Any other use of the materials and information is strictly prohibited without our prior written permission and the permission of the applicable rights holder(s).

On this episode, Dr. Pam Marzban joins Dr. Alex George and Dr. Priya Mistry to discuss craniofacial development, airway obstruction, and the importance of early intervention in dental health. Discover practical advice and preventative measures to enhance your by understanding of the crucial connection between facial development and long-term health. Dr. Marzban shares her expertise and experiences in neuromuscular dentistry, as our experts dive into everything from sleep issues in children and adults, ADHD, and so much more!

Links to videos referenced during the episode:

Finding Connor Deegan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk5qsmRyVcE

Tongue Tie & ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr1smiyEZfY

*****Disclaimer*****

The information in the "Unclenched" podcast is not diagnostic.

The "Unclenched" Podcast and content posted by Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya is presented solely for general informational and educational for the TMJ suffers and health care professionals. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The contents of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional dental/ medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical/dental advice for any medical/dental condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

© All materials and information included in this podcast are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.

The materials and information in this podcast are copyrighted by us and/or by other applicable rights holders. You may download a single copy of this podcast for your own personal, noncommercial use only, provided you include all applicable notices and disclaimers. Any other use of the materials and information is strictly prohibited without our prior written permission and the permission of the applicable rights holder(s).

Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya welcome Dr. Manan Shah, an ear, nose, and throat specialist and a founder/CMedO of Wyndly. Dr. Shah not discusses what Wyndley's mission as a telehealth company for allergy treatment is, but he also discusses the connection between allergies and TMJ and the benefits of allergy desensitization treatment. Learn how a multidisciplinary approach to allergies, especially for youngsters, can help people avoid or overcome the issues so many TMJ patients face!

*****Disclaimer*****

The information in the "Unclenched" podcast is not diagnostic.

The "Unclenched" Podcast and content posted by Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya is presented solely for general informational and educational for the TMJ suffers and health care professionals. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The contents of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional dental/ medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical/dental advice for any medical/dental condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

© All materials and information included in this podcast are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.

The materials and information in this podcast are copyrighted by us and/or by other applicable rights holders. You may download a single copy of this podcast for your own personal, noncommercial use only, provided you include all applicable notices and disclaimers. Any other use of the materials and information is strictly prohibited without our prior written permission and the permission of the applicable rights holder(s).

On this episode, Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya welcome Laura Hanas, a myofunctional therapy practitioner and dental hygienist, to discuss all things myofunctional therapy! Learn how myofunctional therapy can help with sleep, breathing, swallowing, and posture. Also, Laura shares her expertise to dive into the connection between the tongue and the rest of the body. It's a thorough explanation and discussion on a often misunderstood and forgotten practice that you cannot miss!

*****Disclaimer*****

The information in the "Unclenched" podcast is not diagnostic.

The "Unclenched" Podcast and content posted by Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya is presented solely for general informational and educational for the TMJ suffers and health care professionals. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The contents of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional dental/ medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical/dental advice for any medical/dental condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

© All materials and information included in this podcast are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.

The materials and information in this podcast are copyrighted by us and/or by other applicable rights holders. You may download a single copy of this podcast for your own personal, noncommercial use only, provided you include all applicable notices and disclaimers. Any other use of the materials and information is strictly prohibited without our prior written permission and the permission of the applicable rights holder(s).

Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya dive into the connection between TMJ disorders and upper cervical misalignments with NUCCA chiropractic expert Dr. Corey Burt. Tune is and learn about the benefits of NUCCA chiropractic care, a gentle and specific approach to correcting head and neck misalignments. Discover how NUCCA adjustments, in conjunction with TMJ treatment, can alleviate pain and improve overall well-being.

*****Disclaimer*****

The information in the "Unclenched" podcast is not diagnostic.

The "Unclenched" Podcast and content posted by Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya is presented solely for general informational and educational for the TMJ suffers and health care professionals. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The contents of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional dental/ medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical/dental advice for any medical/dental condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

© All materials and information included in this podcast are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.

The materials and information in this podcast are copyrighted by us and/or by other applicable rights holders. You may download a single copy of this podcast for your own personal, noncommercial use only, provided you include all applicable notices and disclaimers. Any other use of the materials and information is strictly prohibited without our prior written permission and the permission of the applicable rights holder(s).

On this special Q&A episode of the podcast, Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya answer listener questions about TMJ pain, treatment, and related conditions. So tune in, as your favorite TMJ experts answer your questions on topics including the effectiveness of Botox for TMJ, the relationship between TMJ and neck pain, and whether permanent retainers can cause TMJ issues.

*****Disclaimer*****

The information in the "Unclenched" podcast is not diagnostic.

The "Unclenched" Podcast and content posted by Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya is presented solely for general informational and educational for the TMJ suffers and health care professionals. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The contents of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional dental/ medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical/dental advice for any medical/dental condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

© All materials and information included in this podcast are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.

The materials and information in this podcast are copyrighted by us and/or by other applicable rights holders. You may download a single copy of this podcast for your own personal, noncommercial use only, provided you include all applicable notices and disclaimers. Any other use of the materials and information is strictly prohibited without our prior written permission and the permission of the applicable rights holder(s).

For the first time ever, Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya are together in-person for the podcast! Live from ICCMO, the same conference where they met last year and decided to start a podcast together, your two favorite TMJ specialists share the back story to the podcast as we approach one year into the show! In addition to that, this episode features an awesome Q&A session, as Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya tackle this incredible backlog of amazing TMJ/TMD related questions.

*****Disclaimer*****

The information in the "Unclenched" podcast is not diagnostic.

The "Unclenched" Podcast and content posted by Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya is presented solely for general informational and educational for the TMJ suffers and health care professionals. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The contents of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional dental/ medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical/dental advice for any medical/dental condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

© All materials and information included in this podcast are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.

The materials and information in this podcast are copyrighted by us and/or by other applicable rights holders. You may download a single copy of this podcast for your own personal, noncommercial use only, provided you include all applicable notices and disclaimers. Any other use of the materials and information is strictly prohibited without our prior written permission and the permission of the applicable rights holder(s).

Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya talk with Dr. Stephen Deal about facial growth and development. Dr. Deal discusses the importance of breastfeeding, a hard diet, and myofunctional therapy in achieving proper facial growth. Also, learn how improper growth can lead to TMJ problems and sleep-disordered breathing, and how to recognize signs of imbalanced growth in children.

*****Disclaimer*****

The information in the "Unclenched" podcast is not diagnostic.

The "Unclenched" Podcast and content posted by Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya is presented solely for general informational and educational for the TMJ suffers and health care professionals. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The contents of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional dental/ medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical/dental advice for any medical/dental condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

© All materials and information included in this podcast are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.

The materials and information in this podcast are copyrighted by us and/or by other applicable rights holders. You may download a single copy of this podcast for your own personal, noncommercial use only, provided you include all applicable notices and disclaimers. Any other use of the materials and information is strictly prohibited without our prior written permission and the permission of the applicable rights holder(s).

On this episode of Unclenched, Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya welcome Dr. Arthur Parker, Priya's mentor and a pioneer in the field of TMJ treatment. Dr. Parker shares his unique journey to becoming a TMJ specialist and how his holistic, whole-body approach, including cranial therapy, has revolutionized how TMJ is treated. Tune in to hear Dr. Parker's insights on hypermobility, dizziness, and his most memorable case, highlighting the importance of mentorship and integrated treatment approaches in the evolving world of dentistry.

*****Disclaimer*****

The information in the "Unclenched" podcast is not diagnostic.

The "Unclenched" Podcast and content posted by Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya is presented solely for general informational and educational for the TMJ suffers and health care professionals. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The contents of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional dental/ medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical/dental advice for any medical/dental condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

© All materials and information included in this podcast are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.

The materials and information in this podcast are copyrighted by us and/or by other applicable rights holders. You may download a single copy of this podcast for your own personal, noncommercial use only, provided you include all applicable notices and disclaimers. Any other use of the materials and information is strictly prohibited without our prior written permission and the permission of the applicable rights holder(s).