The pain associated with TMJ disorders can vary, but generally speaking it is often described as an intermittent dull, aching pain that radiates from the jaw joint and surrounding area. Sometimes there is no real pain at all, patients may experience other symptoms that can manifest in:
• Headaches
• Neck and shoulder pain
• Stiffness in the jaw muscle
• Ear pain (pressure and ringing)
• Clicking or popping of the jaw
• Bruxism / grinding
• Teeth that don’t touch
• A bite that feels “off”
• Dizziness
We combine the use of an oral appliance with an anti-inflamatory soft tissue laser treatment to reduce the stress and pain from the joint.