Priya Mistry, DDS, D. ABDSM

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- Dentist in Vancouver, WA
- Treating TMJ pain & dysfunction
- Maker of TMJ Orthotics
- Unlocker of Jaws
Book an appointment: http://bit.ly/4b5b6N7
Other links: https://linktr.ee/theTMJdoc
Contact me: [email protected]

06/01/2026

The AAO published it, and thank you to Dr. Michael DeLuke for analyzing it. I’m here to give my take because I do agree with Dr. DeLuke’s take on this. 👇

Here’s the good, the bad, and the ugly of this AAO White Paper on Airway and Sleep Disordered Breathing.

✅ GOOD — Acknowledges airway problems exist on a spectrum and encourages interdisciplinary screening. Progress.
⚠️ BAD — Panel had almost no outside experts. Barely touched on nasal breathing or how to spot airway dysfunction in kids.
🚨 UGLY — Requires a sleep study confirmed sleep apnea before intervention — even though many kids with clear airway problems still pass their sleep study. Also claims mouth breathing can’t be identified, kids will outgrow it, and CBCT has no diagnostic value.

I’ve linked the AAO White Paper in my profile for reference, and sound off below if you have any questions!

05/29/2026

DM me for the link!

05/29/2026

Traveling with TMJ/TMD? The summer months mean a bit more traveling and activities! Here’s what to do and what to skip. 🧳✈️

TMJ flare-ups don’t always have to follow you on your trip. Here’s your jaw-friendly travel guide:

❌ What NOT to do:
∙ Skip packing your Orthotic
∙ Eat hard, crunchy, or chewy foods on the go
∙ Hunch over your phone or laptop for hours
∙ Chew gum to pass the time
∙ Overpack your schedule and skip rest time
∙ Let dehydration sneak up on you

✅ What TO do:
∙ Bring your neck pillow, Orthotic + heat/cold packs
∙ Choose and prep soft, easy-to-chew foods/snacks
∙ Keep your head stacked over your shoulders and use neck support
∙ Stand, stretch, and move whenever you can
∙ Build rest into your itinerary
∙ Stay hydrated and practice deep breathing

Your jaw works hard every day, give it a little extra support when you travel 🙏

05/28/2026

The jaw locking OPEN doesn’t always need an ER visit. 👀

Thank you, .sinatra for sharing your experience with your jaw locking!

IF you are someone who runs into this problem and you’re local to my office, please come see me! There would be no need for X-rays, pain medicines, or an ER visit.

Have you had this happen before? If so, how did you resolve the issue? 👇

05/27/2026

What if your TMJ, headaches, and brain fog all had the same root cause? 🤯

In this episode, Dr. Alex , Dr. Priya, and upper cervical chiropractor Dr. Nicole Czech break down exactly how jaw dysfunction and cervical spine misalignment are connected — and why treating one without the other often means incomplete relief.

🎙️ Watch the full episode now! Subscribe to The Unclenched Podcast for monthly conversations unpacking all things TMJ. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 🎧

When life hands you pain, clicking, and popping.... do you just deal with these TMJ/TMD symptoms or are you looking for ...
05/26/2026

When life hands you pain, clicking, and popping.... do you just deal with these TMJ/TMD symptoms or are you looking for a way to treat them?

If you’d like to learn more about how I treat TMJ/TMD with a 90% success rate, comment “PRIYA” and a video will be sent directly to your DM’s about The Priya Method.

05/25/2026

Summer get-togethers are here, and that means many food options!

Here’s what to skip if you have jaw pain👇
❌ Hard, crusty breads — bagels, French bread
❌ Crunchy foods — granola, nuts
❌ Tough meats — steak, beef jerky
❌ Raw salads & crunchy fruits or veggies
❌ Caffeine — it can increase muscle tension and make flare-ups worse

Here’s how to keep your nutrition up without stressing your jaw 👇
🥤 Fruit smoothies (add spinach or kale for extra greens)
🍝 Soft bread, rice & pasta for fiber and fullness
🐟 Fish, eggs, Greek yogurt & cottage cheese for protein
🥦 Cook your veggies until they’re easy to chew

The goal: nutritious AND easy to chew. That’s it!
And remember — this is temporary. Once your pain is under control, you can slowly bring back your favorite foods.

Drop a 🙌 below if this was helpful & follow for more TMJ/TMD tips!

05/23/2026

✨ love this!!! It’s so fun to randomly see the most lovely people when you least expect it 🩷🩷🩷

05/22/2026

I wanted to take a second to correct the information I spoke about the other day in a video around Masseter Botox and what I thought was muscle atrophy happening. I intend to never mislead you, but instead provide the best information I can as a TMJ Dentist.

Having said that, please keep in mind that I do not use Botox as a first line or long-term treatment for TMJ/TMD because it is simply not appropriate. This is why I did not recognize paradoxical bulging.

If you are using Botox as a long-term solution and doing it every 3 to 4 months for your patients, I strongly believe you’re doing them a huge disservice.

Additionally, I think it’s important to be kind on the Internet. It is very easy to make broad statements and say things like: “ you’re spreading misinformation” (like I’m saying incorrect things purposely. 🙄) and “make sure your information is evidence-based” when truthfully speaking, the evidence around Botox for treating TMD is not great.

NOW - Let’s get into the meat of it. Botox is a Neurotoxin. When injected into the Masseter muscles, it paralyzes those muscles, and they essentially “stop functioning,” to reduce clenching activity and reduce pain.

Two potential side effects of Botox:

💉 1) Paradoxical Bulging: when there is an uneven distribution of Botox into the muscle fibers.

💉 2) Muscle Atrophy. This occurs after Botox is injected multiple times - every 3-4 months for about a year. This can cause the masseter muscle to atrophy, weaken, and get significantly smaller. This will change the shape of the face AND affect the size of the airway when sleeping AND cannot be easily reversed.

As a TMJ Dentist, Botox is not my first line of treatment for TMJ/TMD; I do not recommend it. It isn’t treating the root problem; it’s only paralyzing it.

I hope this helps with any questions! Sound off below 👇

05/21/2026

Last week, we discussed Orofacial Pain vs Neuromuscular Dentistry, but I was reminded that I missed a 3rd camp! So let’s discuss 🗣️

The 3rd camp is “Joint Forward.” This is all about positioning the condyle (the little bony k**b that the jawbone ends on) in the jaw joint.

Again, not here to start a debate or crown a “winner” in the TMJ world… I truly just like to share what I’ve seen work for my patients, and staying open to learning along the way and having fun discussions!

What treatment has worked best for you? 👇

(I’ve also linked the previous reel to this one, to easily watch Video 1!)

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16415 SE 15th Street Ste# 103
Vancouver, WA
98683

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+15032558293

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