Waking Up with Jaw Pain or Headaches, or Developing Pain During the Day? Jaw Muscle Relaxation Treatments Can Help
Do your mornings start with a sore jaw, tension near your ears or a headache that won’t quit? The symptoms may be associated with temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD or TMJ) or teeth grinding and clenching (also known as Bruxism).
This constant pressure on your jaw muscles may be associated with uncomfortable symptoms,
including:
- Frequent headaches or facial tension
- Earaches or a feeling of fullness near the ears
- Clicking or popping when you open your mouth
- Tight, achy jaw muscles
- Tooth wear, cracks or sensitivity
If jaw pain and tension or daily discomfort is part of your routine, it doesn’t have to be. Let’s talk about the solutions that we offer here at Portside Dental. We’re here to help you feel better and smile more comfortably.
What to Expect with Jaw Muscle Relaxation Treatments at Portside Dental
Jaw clenching and teeth grinding are incredibly common, and they don’t discriminate by age. If you’ve been grinding your teeth for years or just started noticing symptoms like jaw soreness or tension headaches, you're not alone.
At Portside Dental, we offer varied, modern and effective solutions. These treatments may help to relax the overworked jaw muscles associated for clenching and grinding. They can help relieve pain, muscle fatigue and long-term wear on your teeth.
Our management options aim to:
- Reduction in jaw and facial discomfort
- Fewer headaches and earaches
- Less nighttime clenching
- A noticeable sense of muscle relief and ease
Jaw Muscle Relaxation Treatments can reduce the force of overactive jaw muscles just enough to disrupt the clenching habit. And for many patients, it can be a game-changer, especially if they've struggled with uncomfortable or ineffective splints in the past.
At Portside Dental, Jaw Muscle Relaxation Treatments involve a personalised consultation to see which treatments will best suit your needs. Dr Meredith Metin (AHPRA #DEN0001010326) are highly experienced in treating TMJ and jaw muscle issues and will carefully assess your symptoms, discuss your goals and walk you through the process. If clinically indicated, a cosmetic medicine treatment may be included in your personalised treatment plan. Often these procedures can be done on the same day as your consultation.
As with all medical procedures, there are potential risks and complications associated with treatment. Dr Metin will assess your suitability for the procedure and discuss these with you in detail.
Ready to Call Our Jaw Muscle Relaxation Treatments Dentist in Newport, VIC?
If jaw pain and tension have been holding you back, it’s time to explore a solution that works. We invite you to call Portside Dental today to book your consultation and learn more about how Jaw Muscle Relaxation Treatments can help you feel better, sleep better and smile with ease.
