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TMJ Treatment in Vancouver

Find relief from jaw pain, headaches, and TMJ disorders with treatment options suited to you. Our experienced dentists provide personalized care to restore comfort and function.

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Where we offer this

Available at all four Smile Well Dental clinics.

North VancouverVisit our North Vancouver clinicSurreyVisit our Surrey clinicLangleyVisit our Langley clinicCoquitlamVisit our Coquitlam clinic

What is TMJ Treatment?

TMJ treatment addresses disorders of the temporomandibular joint, which connects your jaw to your skull. This joint allows you to talk, chew, and yawn. When it's not working properly, it can cause significant pain and discomfort. Our comprehensive TMJ treatment approach includes thorough diagnosis, custom treatment planning, and ongoing care to help you find lasting relief from jaw pain and related symptoms.

What is TMJ Treatment?

Benefits of TMJ Treatment in Vancouver

Pain Relief

Reduce or eliminate jaw pain, headaches, and facial discomfort through targeted treatment.

Improved Function

Restore normal jaw movement and eliminate clicking or popping sounds.

Better Sleep

Address teeth grinding and clenching that disrupts your sleep quality.

Custom Solutions

Receive personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific condition and needs.

Our TMJ Treatment Process

01

Comprehensive Evaluation

We examine your jaw joint, bite alignment, and muscle function to diagnose the cause of your TMJ symptoms.

02

Diagnostic Imaging

If needed, we use X-rays or other imaging to get a detailed view of your jaw joint structure.

03

Custom Treatment Plan

Based on our findings, we create a personalized treatment plan that may include a night guard, exercises, or other therapies.

04

Ongoing Care

We monitor your progress and adjust treatment as needed to ensure lasting relief from TMJ symptoms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder, also called TMD, affects the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, causing pain, clicking sounds, and difficulty chewing. It can result from teeth grinding (bruxism), jaw clenching, jaw injury, arthritis, misaligned bite, or chronic stress.

Common symptoms include jaw pain or tenderness, clicking, popping, or grinding sounds when opening your mouth, difficulty chewing or pain while chewing, facial pain, frequent headaches, ear pain or ringing (tinnitus), and jaw locking in open or closed position.

Treatment depends on severity and may include custom night guards to prevent grinding, physical therapy exercises, medication for pain and inflammation, Botox injections to relax jaw muscles, stress management techniques, bite adjustments, or in severe cases, surgery.

Treatment duration varies based on severity. Many patients experience significant relief within 2-4 weeks of starting treatment with a night guard or Botox. Others with chronic conditions may need several months of ongoing care and multiple treatment approaches.

TMJ treatment costs depend on the approach, such as a custom night guard or Botox. Ask us for a quote: we provide a detailed treatment estimate before you start. Many insurance plans cover night guards, and we bill most plans directly.

Mild TMJ symptoms sometimes resolve on their own with rest, soft foods, and avoiding wide jaw opening. However, chronic or severe TMJ usually requires professional treatment to prevent worsening symptoms, joint damage, and chronic pain. Early intervention often leads to better outcomes.

Common triggers include stress (causes jaw clenching), chewing gum or hard foods, poor posture, teeth grinding during sleep, trauma to the jaw, prolonged dental procedures with mouth open, and certain medical conditions like arthritis. Identifying your triggers helps manage symptoms.

Smile Well Dental offers comprehensive TMJ treatment at all four Greater Vancouver locations: North Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, and Coquitlam. Our dentists provide thorough evaluation and personalized treatment plans to relieve your jaw pain and restore function.

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Don't let jaw pain control your life. Schedule a consultation with one of our dentists today.

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