Temporomandibular Joint Pain Dysfunction Syndrome

This condition, also known as TMJ, causes pain within the jaw joints and their surrounding muscles. It can be painful to eat, talk and sleep and can limit mouth opening. There are several different ways of managing this condition, including physiotherapy, medication and muscle-relaxing injections. After a detailed consultation, examination and x-ray the most appropriate treatment plan will be devised for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What causes the pain?

There are several different mechanisms for why people experience pain and/or clicking from their jaw joints. The joints don’t like being overused, so habits such as nail-biting, clenching and nocturnal grinding put extra stress on them. These activities can lead to TMJ symptoms.

What can be done for TMJ problems?

Depending on the cause of the symptoms, there are different strategies for managing them. These include physiotherapy, massage, heat compress, habit modification and muscle-relaxing injections.