Before spending thousands of dollars on expensive TMJ treatment and mouthpieces, try changing the way you lie in bed when you sleep.
I was having headaches, ringing in my ears, jaw pain, and neck pain when I was diagnosed with TMJ. Treatment options totaled around $5,000, none of which was covered by insurance.
I did a little research and found that sleeping in odd positions could cause TMJ. Indeed, I had been sleeping on my stomach with my head turned to the side. I started sleeping on my back and my TMJ symptoms disappeared within two weeks.