TMJ Treatment in Toowoomba
Prosthodontic Assessment and Treatment

Assessment and Management of TMJ/TMD

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Pain and discomfort associated with the jaw joint not only impacts on an individual’s quality of life but can also lead to a host of other health issues. Read more below to discover how the team at TSD can assess TMJ/TMD symptoms and discuss appropriate management options.

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TMJ Symptoms and Treatments

What is TMJ?

What is TMJ?
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, or TMDs, are a group of conditions that cause pain and discomfort in and around the jaw joint. If normal daily activities such as chewing and talking are becoming increasingly difficult or painful, you may have issues with your TMJ. Pain in this area can be severe, causing you stress and discomfort that can worsen over time if left untreated.


The experienced team at Toowoomba Specialist Dental are committed to assisting with diagnosis, treatment and pain relief for our patients suffering from TMJ issues.
What is TMJ?
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What Causes TMJ?

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There are many reasons why people can develop TMJ disorders. While chronic TMJ pain may be caused by arthritis, damage to the joint or illness, sudden TMJ pain is more likely to be caused by trauma or damage to the jaw or neck. Grinding or clenching your teeth, muscle tension and poor oral health can also play a role in developing TMJ.

Symptoms of TMJ

Symptoms of TMJ

If you suffer from a TMJ disorder, there are a number of symptoms that you may experience. Your symptoms may also affect other areas of the body, reaching far further afield than the jaw and may include:

  • Clicking, popping and grating sounds when opening your mouth
  • Pain moving your jaw
  • Soreness or stiffness around the neck jaw or teeth
  • Grinding or clenching teeth at night
  • Sensitive or painful teeth
  • Shooting pain in the back of the head
  • Locking of your jaw joints
Symptoms of TMJ
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What Causes TMJ?

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Whilst there is no quick fix. Management depends on the diagnosis and may include conservative measures, splint therapy or, in selected cases, restorative treatment. Not every patient requires the same treatment.

Our clinicians have experience in assessing and managing TMJ/TMD using a variety of methods. To find out more, book your consultation with our TMJ specialist today.