Emergency Dental Care
TMJ treatment focuses on relieving symptoms related to the jaw joints and chewing muscles, such as pain, clicking, restricted opening and headaches. It often starts with a thorough examination to understand the causes.
Care may include self-management advice, jaw exercises, a custom bite splint, medication and habit changes. Your dentist will review your progress and discuss other options if symptoms persist.
Benefits
- Helps ease jaw pain and muscle tension
- Conservative and personalised approach
- Bite splints can protect teeth
- Guidance on jaw care and habits
- Regular monitoring of progress
What to Expect
- Symptom history and examination of the jaw
- Imaging where required
- Explanation of the likely causes
- Self-care and exercises
- Custom bite splint if suitable
- Follow-up review
Frequently Asked Questions
It varies. Many patients improve within weeks to months, while some need longer-term management.
Stress can contribute by increasing clenching and muscle tension. Relaxation and habit changes may help.
Soft foods and avoiding wide opening or chewing gum may help while symptoms settle. Your dentist will advise.
