Snoring and TMJ Pain – What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You, and How to Fix It Without Surgery
- Brainz Magazine
- Aug 8
- 4 min read
Written by Tiffany Ludwicki, Health Coach
Tiffany Ludwicki is well-known when it comes to Snoring and sleep issues. She is the founder of Mind Body Mouth and the Stop Snoring Solution (an online and virtual program)
Snoring might seem like just an annoying sound, something your partner complains about, or you laugh off. But if you also experience jaw pain, headaches, or clicking in your jaw joints, there’s a deeper issue you shouldn’t ignore. Snoring and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD or TMJD) are often linked, and understanding why might help you avoid painful, expensive, and invasive treatments that don’t address the root cause.
The overlooked connection between snoring and TMD
Most people don’t realize that snoring and TMD can stem from the same underlying problem: poor oral function and airway instability.
When you breathe through your mouth instead of your nose, your jaw muscles and tongue are forced into unnatural positions, especially at night. This places chronic strain on the jaw joint, neck, and facial muscles. Over time, this tension can lead to:
Jaw clicking or locking
Headaches or facial pain
Teeth grinding or clenching (bruxism)
Interrupted sleep due to snoring or even undiagnosed sleep apnea
What’s worse? These symptoms are often treated separately, snoring with CPAPs or dental devices, and TMD with night guards, injections, or even surgery.
But what if there was a single root cause you could address gently and effectively? That might be a better starting point for deciding the right treatment for your specific presentation.
Why you shouldn’t jump into costly or invasive TMJ treatments just yet
It’s tempting to look for quick fixes when you’re in pain. But the truth is: many traditional TMD treatments focus on managing symptoms, not fixing the underlying dysfunction.
Night guards might stop you from damaging your teeth, but they don’t train your muscles to function correctly.
Botox injections can reduce muscle tension, but the effects wear off, and they can weaken muscles over time (and add more potential side effects).
Surgical procedures may involve unwanted risks, recovery time, and no guarantee of long-term relief.
Before you spend thousands of dollars or agree to invasive treatments, first ask yourself:
To have success with any of these options, have I retrained the muscles that control my jaw, tongue, and breathing?
If you have not, and are looking for long-term results, you might want to consider a natural, non-invasive solution first.
Natural, non-invasive solution: Myofunctional therapy
Myofunctional therapy can be compared to personal training or physical therapy for your face and mouth. It gently retrains your muscles to work the way they were designed to, helping you breathe better, chew more comfortably, and sleep more soundly.
It addresses:
Mouth breathing
Tongue posture
Jaw stability
Swallowing patterns
Airway support during sleep
By correcting the way your oral and facial muscles function, you can relieve TMD pain and reduce or eliminate snoring, often without devices, surgery, or medications.
Customized and cost-effective care exists
There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to healing your body. That’s why myofunctional therapy can be customized to your specific needs, whether you're just noticing symptoms or have struggled for years.
Even if you don't know where to start or you do not have a specialist in your area, that doesn’t mean you’re stuck. The good news is: you don’t need to live near a provider to get real results.
Myofunctional therapy can be just as effective when delivered through a well-designed, online program, especially one that gives you structure, support, and clear guidance every step of the way.
That’s why I created the Stop Snoring Solution. A comprehensive, step-by-step online program designed to help you relieve jaw pain, reduce snoring, and restore healthy breathing, all from the comfort of your home.
The Stop Snoring Solution program brings the benefits of myofunctional therapy to more people, regardless of where they live or what their budget is.
It includes:
Clear, step-by-step guidance with video guidance
Targeted exercises for snoring and jaw pain
Weekly support and Lifetime access to the program
A safe, non-invasive path toward lasting relief
You don’t have to suffer or settle for expensive guesswork
If you snore and also experience TMD symptoms, your body is telling you something is off. The good news? There’s a path forward that’s gentle, natural, and effective, and it starts with understanding how your body is supposed to work.
You can learn to breathe better, sleep better, and live pain-free, all without surgery or expensive interventions.
Click here to learn more about the Stop Snoring Solution.
If you want to know more, join my FB group, Sleep Solutions with Tiffany, or book a snoring assessment call with me to talk about your situation and determine if I can help you.
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Tiffany Ludwicki, Health Coach
Tiffany Ludwicki is a leader in sleep performance. A history of snoring and memory loss combined with a child born with airway issues, Tiffany created strategies to dramatically improve their sleep quality. She has since dedicated her life to helping others unleash the snoring beast within to find peace throughout the night and optimize their potential throughout the day. She is the founder of Mind Body Mouth and the Stop Snoring Solution, an online program with virtual group coaching to assist others in stopping snoring and reducing sleep apnea events. Her mission is to spread awareness of the dangers of snoring and through snoring cessation, improve people's energy and reduce their risk for chronic disease and divorce.
