TMJ Treatment
Ease jaw pain, clicking and headaches. We diagnose and manage TMJ disorders to relieve discomfort and protect your teeth and jaw joints.
Overview
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
How it helps
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
How it works
We'll explain everything at each stage, so you always know what's happening and feel comfortable throughout.
- Step 01
Thorough assessment
We examine your jaw, bite and muscles and review your symptoms to identify the cause.
- Step 02
Personalised plan
We create a management plan, which may include splint therapy and lifestyle strategies.
- Step 03
Custom splint
A tailored occlusal splint relaxes the jaw, reduces grinding and protects your teeth.
- Step 04
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.
FAQs
Questions about TMJ Treatment
Common causes include teeth grinding or clenching, stress, an uneven bite, jaw injury and arthritis. Often it's a combination of factors.
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.
A custom occlusal splint cushions and repositions the jaw, reduces grinding forces and protects your teeth, easing muscle tension and pain.
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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TMJ Treatment
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