TMJ Treatment
Ease jaw pain, clicking and headaches. We diagnose and manage TMJ disorders to relieve discomfort and protect your teeth and jaw joints.
About TMJ Treatment
The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) connect your jaw to your skull. When they're under strain — often from teeth grinding, clenching, stress, an uneven bite or injury — you can develop a temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Symptoms include jaw pain or stiffness, clicking or popping, headaches, earache, and difficulty opening wide or chewing.
We take a careful approach to diagnosing the cause of your symptoms, then tailor a management plan to relieve pain and protect your teeth and joints. This often includes a custom occlusal splint to reduce grinding and rebalance the bite, along with self-care strategies and, where needed, referral for further care.
Benefits
Relieves jaw pain, stiffness and clicking
Reduces grinding-related headaches and earaches
Protects teeth from wear and damage
Custom splint therapy tailored to your bite
Practical self-care strategies to manage flare-ups
What to expect
We'll explain everything at each stage, so you always know what's happening and feel comfortable throughout.
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Thorough assessment
We examine your jaw, bite and muscles and review your symptoms to identify the cause.
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Personalised plan
We create a management plan, which may include splint therapy and lifestyle strategies.
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Custom splint
A tailored occlusal splint relaxes the jaw, reduces grinding and protects your teeth.
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Review & adjust
We monitor your progress and fine-tune your treatment for lasting relief.
Is it right for you?
TMJ assessment is worthwhile if you have ongoing jaw pain or stiffness, clicking or locking, frequent tension headaches, earaches without an ear infection, or notice you grind or clench your teeth.
Recovery & aftercare
Wear your splint as directed, apply warm compresses, eat softer foods during flare-ups, and practise the jaw-relaxation and stress-management strategies we recommend.
Frequently asked questions
What causes TMJ disorders?expand_more
Common causes include teeth grinding or clenching, stress, an uneven bite, jaw injury and arthritis. Often it's a combination of factors.
Can a dentist treat jaw pain?expand_more
Yes. Dentists are well placed to assess the bite and jaw, provide splint therapy and management, and refer on if more specialised care is needed.
How does a splint help?expand_more
A custom occlusal splint cushions and repositions the jaw, reduces grinding forces and protects your teeth, easing muscle tension and pain.
Will my TMJ pain go away?expand_more
Many cases improve significantly with conservative treatment and self-care. We tailor a plan to your situation and adjust it as you progress.
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Book a consultation for tmj treatment at Eglinton Dental Care. We'll answer your questions and tailor a plan to your needs.