TMJ Therapy (Jaw Joint & Headache Pain Treatment)
The letters TMJ are short for of ‘temporo-mandibular joint’, which is the joint connecting your lower jaw and your skull. The movement in this joint lets you open and close your mouth and chew from side to side.
Every time you speak, chew, or even yawn, you use the temporomandibular jaw joint and surrounding muscles. Various factors place undue strain on this area which can lead to discomfort in the jaw and sever headaches.

TMJ treatments
When diagnosed with TMJ, gentle therapies are first introduced. Our doctor can administer X-rays and prescribe a mouth guard. Such treatment—often home-care—includes moist heat or cold packs on the face, vitamin supplements and exercise.
One new kind of support is called NTI-tss, a splint that fits over a couple of top, front teeth. This design ensures the back teeth remain separated as most clenching occurs at the back teeth. Splints may only work for a short term period and may even change your bite.
If a mouth guard fails to work, our dentist may recommend orthodontics for re-alignment of your teeth.
And if these simple techniques fail, more invasive treatment can be considered. Under local anesthesia, dentists insert two needles in the TMJ to wash it out. A syringe filled with a cleansing mixture connects to one of the needles, while the fluid exits through the other needle. Most patients report relaxation after this medical treatment.
The last option—surgery—involves removing the jaw joints and replacing them with implants.

Our City Dental Clinic will develop an individual treatment program based upon your personal circumstances.