TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint which is the joint that connects to the upper and lower teeth, allowing the jaw to open, close, and move chew food. TMJ disorder includes a number of symptoms associated with the wrong positioning and dysfunction of the joints and neighbouring muscles. Some signs that you might have TMJ disorder include:
At Avoca Beach Dental, we focus on conducting a detailed assessment to identify the cause of the problem before undertaking any treatment. Our treatment focuses on returning the joints and discs to a centred, balanced position, relaxing the muscles and ensuring the teeth support the relaxed neuromuscular position of muscles and joints. Depending on the problem some of our techniques include: