Customer Reviews

Eliminate TMJ and Teeth Grinding

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I ordered this on a bit of a lark when I was ordering "Taking Control of TMJ" by Robert O. Uppgaard. (I very highly recommend that book as well.) I was having a bad TMJ flare-up after dental work, and was buying anything I thought might help.

As it turned out, there were three things that helped me the most: this CD, the exercises in the aforementioned book, and cutting waaaay back on caffeine. (Coffee seems to be much more problematic than tea.)

This CD had an immediate effect. After the first use, the next morning I woke up with significantly less pain in my jaw. (That had been the worst time of day for me.) I was really relieved, as I'd been in pain for weeks!

There are many different causes that can contribute to TMJ. I don't have bite or joint problems, but I do grind and carry tension in my jaw habitually, so my problems are mostly muscular. If this is your situation, I would definitely recommend you give this CD a try. I would add the caveat that this is not going to be a replacement for dental work or surgery, IF you need those things. On the other hand, this has been a lot more effective than the very expensive night guards I have tried in the past, which didn't stop me from grinding at all.

It's not magic - It didn't eliminate jaw tension entirely. But I didn't expect that. It really has helped me a lot, and I continue to use it every night.

I was a bit skeptical of this, especially since the first review shown suspiciously echoes the language in the CD's marketing materials. (Hmm.)But since my $400 nightguard only protects my teeth from the grinding and doesn't actually prevent the grinding itself, and because I hope to one day be rid of the goofy, unsexy, and uncomfortable apparatus entirely, I thought I'd give it a try. On first listen, I thought, "OK, yeah, this is just another relaxation/guided meditation thing, with a few jaw images thrown in." But I did feel more relaxed, and the whole thing takes only about 20 minutes, so I kept using it the next couple of nights. After 3 nights, I definitely noticed that my jaw and face pain had lessened during the day. I'm not sure if I've stopped grinding/clenching entirely (I tend to doubt it's 100% gone), although my husband says he doesn't hear it anymore, but my mouth and teeth feel noticeably better, and I've found that I clench and tighten less during the day too. I should also mention that my grinding was pretty severe, and I once supposedly chipped a tooth because of it. Anyway, I'd recommend this CD even if it doesn't cure you 100%, because it does help at least greatly relax the area (and your whole body, actually, and it's soothing and pleasant to listen to.

This is merely a relaxation medium. I felt like I was back in LaMaze class preparing for childbirth. It helps me to relax the jaw, something most people don't realize they are clinching when they go to sleep. I am more aware of it now, and tell myself to relax the jaw as I am falling off to sleep, but I still wear my teeth guard, without it I would not be able to eat the next day due to sore jaw.

I bought this CD thinking was going to be better than others I have tried but simply to me is not. Others I have bought seem to be lot better in time, quality and results. This cd lasts shorter than others I have heard, the instructor or man who did this cd moves to fast through the process of relaxation which I consider to fast compared with other cd's.

Overall I did not like it much and I won't recommend it to someone who is looking for a deeper relaxation, smooth and slow process and a better relaxing voice. This guy does not even have the voice to relax me. Not worth the try unless you are willing to ask for a refund.

I have suffered from night time bruxism (teeth grinding) and daytime jaw clenching for years, with its resultant headaches and facial/jaw pain. It has always come and gone, usually worsening about a month after a stressor. An acrylic nightguard worn during sleep used to be all it took to keep the offending behavior at bay, but that has not worked perfectly for the last year. After a particularly severe bout with all-day facial pain, I was desperate and willing to try anything. For the price, this CD seemed a reasonable solution to try. I've used it for slightly over one week now. Not only am I sleeping more soundly and waking more rested, I must be grinding less, because my facial pain is now 90% better...it was slightly better the morning after the first listen, and it's been improving ever since. Scott's voice is relaxing (though not quite as soothing as Brit Cherith Powell's voice on the cassette from "The Self-Hypnosis Kit" [which unfortunately does not come in CD form], which I also recommend), as are the visualizations, and I do prefer his technique of imagining tightening and relaxing various muscles versus actual muscle movement. I'm not certain a complete cure for bruxism exists, but I am thrilled with my current level of improvement, and will continue to listen to this CD every night before bed.

this CD is very helpful, a must for anyone who grinds their teeth at night. I have noticed a big improvement in the way I feel in the morning.

I bought this because I tend to grind my teeth at night. I listen to it before I go to sleep and it has helped me to relax. It also makes me aware that I am clenching my jaw and other muscles. It hasn't completely eliminated the grinding but I do feel better in the morning.

I'm not sure if this CD is hypnotizing me or simply putting me in a deep sleep. In any case, it seems to relax me enough so I don't clench my teeth, which is the problem I was trying to solve. My only complaint is that it seems to go a little fast in the beginning, and I would like a little more time to find a comfortable position, etc. The background music is nice. I can't really comment on the latter part of the CD because I never hear it.

I have been suffering with TMJ syndrome for aprox 10 years...This tape has helped somewhat...while it is not a cure all...It is one part of my healing process. I would recommend this tape to TMJ patients..Good luck to all of you

I must admit that I only purchased this because a friend suggested that at worst I could use it to annoy people on halloween.
The first 4 or so times I listened to it, I noticed nothing. However, I had made a promise to try it every night for a month.
Gradually I realized that I was falling asleep before it was even finished and waking up without the temple and jaw pain that I have had for decades.
I think this silly little CD actually works!
I still wear my mouth guard every couple days just because I believe in safety first and I have been known to grind and grit my teeth so much that I have cracked a few teeth,but I am now sleeping deeper in that I do not wake up at every tiny little sound in the house. I can sleep for longer periods as well, normally I only sleep a couple hours at a time but now I am sleeping for up to 5 hours at a stretch at night!
I would say this is good for relaxation as much as it is good for aiding in relaxing the jaw muscles.
I am definately a total skeptic turned believer!