TMJ Treatment: Relief for Jaw Pain, Headaches & Muscle Tension

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to your skull and plays a key role in speaking, chewing, and everyday jaw movement. When this joint becomes misaligned or inflamed, it can lead to TMJ disorder (TMD) a painful and often frustrating condition.

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TMJ Treatment

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to your skull and plays a key role in speaking, chewing, and everyday jaw movement. When this joint becomes misaligned or inflamed, it can lead to TMJ disorder (TMD) a painful and often frustrating condition.

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Common TMJ Symptoms

Common TMJ symptoms include jaw pain or tightness, clicking or popping sounds, headaches, and soreness in the facial muscles. Many patients also experience ear pressure, difficulty chewing, or locking of the jaw. In more advanced cases, teeth may become worn or cracked due to chronic grinding or clenching.

Common TMJ Symptoms

Common TMJ symptoms include jaw pain or tightness, clicking or popping sounds, headaches, and soreness in the facial muscles. Many patients also experience ear pressure, difficulty chewing, or locking of the jaw. In more advanced cases, teeth may become worn or cracked due to chronic grinding or clenching.

TMJ Treatment Options

Treatment is customized based on the cause and severity of your symptoms:

  1. Botox Injections
    • Helps reduce pain, tension, and clenching
    • Non-invasive and quick-acting
  2. Occlusal Adjustment / Bite Balancing
    • Fine-tunes how your teeth come together to relieve pressure on the joint
  3. Orthodontics
    • Can correct bite misalignment contributing to TMJ problems
  4. Custom Bite Splints / Night Guards
    • Worn during sleep to reduce grinding and jaw tension.
    • Protects teeth and relieves muscle stress.

TMJ Treatment Options

Treatment is customized based on the cause and severity of your symptoms:

  1. Botox Injections
    • Helps reduce pain, tension, and clenching
    • Non-invasive and quick-acting
  2. Occlusal Adjustment / Bite Balancing
    • Fine-tunes how your teeth come together to relieve pressure on the joint
  3. Orthodontics
    • Can correct bite misalignment contributing to TMJ problems
  4. Custom Bite Splints / Night Guards
    • Worn during sleep to reduce grinding and jaw tension.
    • Protects teeth and relieves muscle stress.

Benefits of

TMJ Treatment

Relieve jaw pain

Release tension

Prevents fatigue

Corrects bite

When to Seek Help

If jaw pain or stiffness is affecting your daily life, or if you're experiencing chronic headaches or worn teeth, it’s time to get evaluated. Early treatment can prevent further damage and offer lasting relief. TMJ treatment goes beyond pain management - it helps restore function, protect your teeth, and improve overall quality of life. We offer a comprehensive, personalized approach to help you feel better and smile more comfortably.

When to Seek Help

If jaw pain or stiffness is affecting your daily life, or if you're experiencing chronic headaches or worn teeth, it’s time to get evaluated. Early treatment can prevent further damage and offer lasting relief. TMJ treatment goes beyond pain management - it helps restore function, protect your teeth, and improve overall quality of life. We offer a comprehensive, personalized approach to help you feel better and smile more comfortably.

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