TMDs / Jaw Pain

Understanding and treating the jaw joint.

What Are TMDs?

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) affect the joints, muscles, and structures that allow you to open and close your mouth. Symptoms range from jaw clicking and locking to facial pain, earache, and chronic headaches — and they are frequently misdiagnosed or attributed to other causes.

Our Assessment Approach

We assess the full masticatory system: the TMJs, the masticatory muscles, the bite, and cervical posture. We use validated diagnostic criteria and, where appropriate, imaging to arrive at an accurate diagnosis — because effective treatment depends entirely on understanding what's actually wrong.

Treatment Options

Management may involve occlusal splints, physiotherapy referral, trigger point injections, lifestyle modifications, or neuromodulation using botulinum toxin — sometimes in combination. We design treatment plans around the evidence and around you.

About the Practice

Advantages

Accurate diagnosis using validated international diagnostic criteria
Assessment of the whole masticatory system — not just the joint
Range of evidence-based treatment options
Botulinum toxin neuromodulation available for muscle-related TMD
Physiotherapy collaboration where appropriate
Management of bruxism (teeth grinding) as a contributing factor

Considerations

TMDs often require long-term management rather than a one-off cure
Occlusal splints must be worn consistently for benefit
Results vary — some patients respond faster than others
Contributing factors such as stress and posture require patient engagement to address

“Cannot recommend Vere Dental enough. All the staff are lovely and welcoming and the facilities are excellent. Amandine is lovely, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience completely pain-free. Would highly recommend!”

Elizabeth

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Anxious About Treatment?

Sedation available
for your comfort.

If dental anxiety has been holding you back, we offer IV sedation to help you feel completely relaxed throughout your appointment. You'll remain conscious but calm, with little memory of the procedure.

Learn About Sedation

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