Jaw-joint Pain

Pain in your jaw joint and numerous facial muscles can be debilitating, affecting your quality of life.

Symptoms can include:

• Tender facial muscles
• Frequent headaches
• Limited mouth opening
• Clicking/crackling near jaw-joint
• Pain in and around the ear
• Increasing pain & locking episodes

Potential causes for this pain include:

• Wear and tear on the joint
• Arthritis of the jaw-joint
• Stress
• Grinding or clenching of your teeth (bruxism)
• Misalignment of your upper and lower jaws

Treating Jaw-joint Pain

Various dental treatment that can help in alleviating the jaw-joint pain include occlusal splints and muscle relaxants.

Occlusal Splints

• Also known as night guards, these removable custom-fitted dental appliances are worn whilst you sleep to protect your teeth and existing restorations from involuntary and destructive jaw movements.
• Occlusal splints provide protection from grinding and clenching by covering the biting surfaces of the upper or lower teeth resulting in their separation. Fabricated by CAD/CAM technology from a durable material typically produces a much stronger, less bulky and precise fitting appliance than the convention methods use.

Call our practice today and book a consultation to discuss your Jaw-joint problems.  (02) 9969 0669