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Open UP: A TMJ Discussion

Open UP: A TMJ Discussion

By: Dr. Pamela Marzban and Dr. Mac Lee
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Co-Hosts, Open Up: A TMJ Discussion Dr. Pam Marzban and Dr. Mac Lee team up to bring clarity to one of the most misunderstood pain conditions in healthcare: TMD. Together, they combine more than seven decades of clinical experience, teaching, research, and patient advocacy. Dr. Pam Marzban is a nationally recognized neuromuscular dentist, educator, and lecturer known for her clear, practical explanations and her commitment to patient-centered care. Her work in craniofacial development, airway health, and TMJ biomechanics brings a modern, comprehensive view of TMD to the profession. Dr. Mac Lee practiced dentistry for 50 years and has dedicated his career to helping patients and professionals understand the true mechanical causes of TMD. His work focuses on the compressed condyle, the displaced disc, and the “TMJ Trifecta” that drives most chronic jaw and headache pain. He is the author of The TMJ Trifecta and Life-Robbing Pain: TMD. On their podcast, Open Up: A TMJ Discussion, they break down complex topics in simple terms, share real cases, interview experts, and guide listeners toward better understanding, better questions, and better outcomes. Their goal is straightforward: Help people finally understand why they hurt and help dentists learn what to do about it.Dr. Pamela Marzban and Dr. Mac Lee Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Are Your Child’s Jaws Too Small for Their Teeth? (Ep 54)

    Are Your Child’s Jaws Too Small for Their Teeth? (Ep 54)
    14 Oct 2026

    Why are so many kids’ teeth coming in crooked? And should parents wait until age 7 or 8 to have their child evaluated?


    In this episode of

    Open Up: A TMJ Discussion, Pamela Marzban and Mac Lee discuss jaw development, crowded baby teeth, mouth breathing, tongue-tie, and why some dentists consider early orthodontic evaluation.


    They talk about what parents can look for as their child grows, how the tongue plays a role in oral development, and why identifying the underlying cause of crowding matters when planning treatment.


    They also tackle a question that sparks plenty of debate in dentistry: when a child’s teeth don’t have enough room, should we make room or wait and see?


    If you're a parent wondering whether your child will grow out of crowded teeth, this conversation is worth a listen.


    Book and Podcast Info:📚 Books by Dr. Mac Lee and Dr. Pam Marzban:


    Life-Robbing Pain: TMD by Dr. Mac Lee

    The TMJ Trifecta: Solving Your Pain Puzzle by Dr. Mac Lee

    Craniofacial Development by Dr. Pamela Marzban.


    Book and Podcast Info:📚 Books by Dr. Mac Lee and Dr. Pam Marzban:


    Life-Robbing Pain: TMD by Dr. Mac Lee

    The TMJ Trifecta: Solving Your Pain Puzzle by Dr. Mac Lee

    Craniofacial Development by Dr. Pamela Marzban.


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    19 min
  • Why Do Some People Have TMD Pain and Others Don’t? (Ep 53)

    Why Do Some People Have TMD Pain and Others Don’t? (Ep 53)
    30 Sep 2026

    Why do some people grind their teeth for years and barely have any pain, while others have severe TMJ pain without much tooth wear?


    In this episode, Pamela and Mac talk about what may actually be going on when your jaw hurts. They get into bite, muscles, grinding, stress, headaches, and why two people with very different dental wear can have completely different symptoms.


    They also share real patient stories involving headaches, jaw pain, grinding, stress, orthotics, and TENS and how looking at both the jaw and the person can change the way you approach treatment.


    Plus, they talk about a bigger question in dentistry: are we looking at the teeth too much, or are we missing what’s happening with the jaws and airway?


    No simple answers, just a real conversation about TMJ pain and why it can be so complicated.



    Book and Podcast Info:📚 Books by Dr. Mac Lee and Dr. Pam Marzban:


    Life-Robbing Pain: TMD by Dr. Mac Lee

    The TMJ Trifecta: Solving Your Pain Puzzle by Dr. Mac Lee

    Craniofacial Development by Dr. Pamela Marzban.


    Book and Podcast Info:📚 Books by Dr. Mac Lee and Dr. Pam Marzban:


    Life-Robbing Pain: TMD by Dr. Mac Lee

    The TMJ Trifecta: Solving Your Pain Puzzle by Dr. Mac Lee

    Craniofacial Development by Dr. Pamela Marzban.


    🎧 Podcast Video: https://youtu.be/ZSfDhdrToqY?si=W7mWRiuKE5_-tNOT
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    27 min
  • Menopause, Sleep Apnea & TMJ: What Women Need to Know (Ep 52)

    Menopause, Sleep Apnea & TMJ: What Women Need to Know (Ep 52)
    16 Sep 2026

    What does menopause have to do with TMJ and sleep apnea? More than many women realize.


    In this episode of Open Up: A TMJ Discussion, Pamela and Mac explore the connection between menopause, TMD/TMJ pain, and sleep apnea and why symptoms in women can sometimes be overlooked or attributed to stress, hormones, or simply “getting older.”


    They discuss why women, particularly during the menopausal years, may experience changes in sleep, jaw pain, headaches, clenching, and other symptoms that deserve a closer look.


    They also talk about:

    • The connection between TMD and sleep apnea

    • Why sleep apnea isn't just a problem for overweight men

    • How hormonal changes may intersect with sleep and pain

    • Why women with headaches, jaw pain, or poor sleep may need more than a stress-related explanation

    • The role of sleep studies, CT/CBCT imaging, and EMG testing

    • Why looking at both the TMJ and airway can be important

    • Differences in how men and women tend to seek care and advocate for their health

    • Why comprehensive evaluation matters before assuming you know the cause of someone's symptoms

    If you're a woman experiencing poor sleep, jaw pain, headaches, clenching, or changes around menopause, this conversation may give you some important questions to bring to your healthcare providers.


    Book and Podcast Info:📚 Books by Dr. Mac Lee and Dr. Pam Marzban:


    Life-Robbing Pain: TMD by Dr. Mac Lee

    The TMJ Trifecta: Solving Your Pain Puzzle by Dr. Mac Lee

    Craniofacial Development by Dr. Pamela Marzban.


    Book and Podcast Info:📚 Books by Dr. Mac Lee and Dr. Pam Marzban:


    Life-Robbing Pain: TMD by Dr. Mac Lee

    The TMJ Trifecta: Solving Your Pain Puzzle by Dr. Mac Lee

    Craniofacial Development by Dr. Pamela Marzban.


    🎧 Podcast Video:
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    17 min
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