Specialised Care
TMJ Therapy
Assessment and management of jaw joint pain, clicking, and clenching or grinding.
The temporomandibular joint connects your jaw to your skull. When it is not working comfortably, the result can be jaw pain, clicking or locking, headaches around the temples, earache with no ear infection, or teeth that are visibly worn down.
Causes vary considerably between patients. Clenching and grinding, often at night and often stress-related, is common. So is an uneven bite, previous injury, or arthritis affecting the joint.
Assessment involves examining the joint and muscles, checking how your teeth meet, and looking for wear patterns that indicate grinding. Management may include a custom night guard, adjustments to how the teeth contact, exercises, or referral where the picture points to something outside dentistry. TMJ problems often need management over time rather than a single fix, and we will be straightforward with you about that.
Suitability and results depend on a clinical examination. Your dentist will explain options, risks and costs before any treatment.