TMJ Therapy

Temporomandibular joint pain or Temporomandibular Dysfunction are terms used to describe pain and dysfunction of the muscles of mastication; that is, the muscles that move the jaw.

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Many people suffer from Tempromandibular Joint pain or Tempromandibular Dysfunction. Symptoms include:

•  Pain on opening
•  Inability to open wide or move from side to side comfortably
•  Neck and shoulder pain.
•  Ear pain, hearing loss.
•  Ringing in the ears.
•  Clenching, night grinding
•  Chronic fatigue
•  Noise, grating or popping in joint
•  Chronic Temporal or occipital headache

Treatment of these problems can be complicated. The cause can often be multi-factorial.

Successful treatment of Tempromandibular Dysfunction may involve a variety of professionals other than your dentist, such as Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Cranio-mandibular specialists, and Physicians.

At Highland Dental Centre, we know that meaningful treatment begins with proper diagnosis. We will do a thorough evaluation of your problem to determine the best way to help, and the most appropriate therapy. 

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