If you’re dealing with persistent jaw tension, clenching, teeth grinding, or related headaches — and an occlusal splint alone isn’t giving you the relief you’d hoped for — it may be worth having your symptoms assessed.
At Wellness Dental Oakleigh, our team works with patients to understand what’s contributing to their TMJ symptoms and to discuss a management approach that suits them. Book a consultation to talk through your symptoms and the options that may be appropriate for you.
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull. When the joint and surrounding muscles become strained — often through clenching, grinding stress, or overuse — it can lead to temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
Common symptoms include:
If you are experiencing any of these, a consultation with a dentist at Wellness Dental Oakleigh can help identify what’s contributing to your symptoms and what management may be appropriate.
TMJ symptoms have multiple possible contributors, so management is usually tailored to the individual after assessment. Approaches may include occlusal splints, lifestyle and habit guidance, physiotherapy referral, and — for selected patients where chronic muscle overactivity is contributing — non-surgical treatment delivered in-chair to help reduce overworked jaw muscle activity.
Whether any of these are suitable for you is something we’ll discuss together at your consultation. There isn’t a single approach that works for everyone, and we don’t recommend treatment without a proper assessment of what’s going on.
Your appointment starts with a discussion of your symptoms, your clenching or grinding history, any previous treatment, and an examination of your jaw and bite. This is the part where we work out what’s likely to help.
We’ll talk through the management approaches that may be appropriate for you, what each involves, what the expected benefits and limitations are, and any risks or side effects to be aware of. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions before deciding whether to proceed.
If you choose to proceed with treatment, it’s carried out in-chair. We’ll provide aftercare instructions and let you know when a follow-up review may be useful.
The practice is led by Dr Jae Ahn and Dr Sarah Kim, are both well-qualified registered dental practitioners with the Dental Board of Australia. They have experience in treating TMJ symptoms and are passionate
about providing our patients with the highest level of care.
Book a consultation at Wellness Dental Oakleigh.
We’ll assess your symptoms and talk through what may help.
