TMJ
Relieve persistent jaw pain and tension headaches with specialized TMJ treatments designed to restore your comfort and mobility.
Targeted Solutions for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD)
Your temporomandibular joint is a powerful mechanism that allows you to chew, speak, and smile. When this joint becomes strained or damaged, it can lead to clicking sounds, locked jaws, and chronic facial pain. At Stonehaven Dental, Dr. Timothy Matthews focuses on identifying the root cause of your discomfort through physical examinations and advanced imaging. By utilizing personalized treatments, such as custom oral appliance therapy to reduce nighttime clenching, orthodontic adjustments to balance your bite, or lifestyle guidance, we alleviate the undue stress on your jaw joints and prevent long-term damage to your teeth.
TMJ
Lasting Pain Relief
Targeted therapy alleviates constant tension headaches, jaw soreness, and facial tenderness, significantly improving your daily comfort.
Enhanced Oral Function
Reclaiming the health of your jaw joints restores your ability to eat, yawn, and speak clearly without the limitation of a "locked" or clicking jaw.
Protection Against Bruxism
Custom nightguards provide a protective barrier that prevents the enamel wear and tooth fractures commonly caused by involuntary teeth grinding and clenching.
Improved Quality of Life
By resolving chronic pain that radiates to the neck and shoulders, TMJ treatment allows you to focus on your life rather than your symptoms.
Questions
Find answers to common concerns about whitening treatments and what to expect.
Classic signs include jaw tenderness, clicking or popping sounds when opening your mouth, tension headaches, and difficulty chewing or biting comfortably.
A custom nightguard (occlusal appliance) reduces the strain on your jaw joints by preventing clenching and grinding, which are often the primary triggers for TMJ flare-ups.
Yes. An uneven bite can place undue stress on the jaw joints. In these cases, Dr. Matthews may recommend orthodontic treatment to properly align the teeth and relieve pressure.
Not at all. Because causes vary from stress to physical trauma, we tailor each plan with options like medication, oral appliances, or lifestyle adjustments based on your diagnosis.
Without intervention, TMD symptoms often worsen over time, potentially leading to permanent joint damage, severe tooth wear, and chronic inflammatory issues.
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