TMJ Therapies for Better Living

TMJ (temporomandibular joint) appliances are custom-made oral devices designed to alleviate pain and discomfort associated with TMJ disorders. These appliances help reduce jaw tension, correct bite alignment, and prevent teeth grinding (bruxism), which can contribute to jaw pain, headaches, and muscle strain.

Our TMJ appliances are created to fit comfortably and promote proper jaw function, relieving symptoms such as clicking, popping, and difficulty chewing. Whether you need a night guard to prevent clenching or a splint to support stabilization, we offer personalized solutions to improve your comfort and well-being.

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a natural, regenerative treatment that promotes healing and reduces inflammation in patients suffering from TMJ disorders. PRF is derived from your blood, concentrated with growth factors and healing proteins that accelerate tissue repair and reduce pain in the jaw joint.

By injecting PRF into the TMJ area, we stimulate the body’s natural healing response, helping to repair damaged tissues, improve joint mobility, and relieve discomfort caused by inflammation or muscle tension. This minimally invasive, drug-free treatment is ideal for patients looking for long-term relief from TMJ pain without the need for surgery.

Red light therapy is a non-invasive treatment that reduces pain and inflammation in the jaw joint by promoting cellular healing and improving blood circulation. This gentle, drug-free therapy helps relax tense muscles, decrease stiffness, and enhance tissue repair, providing relief from TMJ discomfort. Experience the benefits of red light therapy for TMJ—safe, effective, and painless relief. 

Trigger point injections target tight, painful muscle knots in the jaw, providing quick relief from TMJ-related tension and discomfort. During trigger point therapy, we place a long-term muscle relaxer into the tense muscles that require it. This minimally invasive treatment helps relax overactive muscles, reduce inflammation, and improve jaw mobility.

Do you struggle with snoring, chewing, jaw pain or tension? If so, you may be a candidate for myofunctional therapy. Myofunctional therapy is a type of physical therapy that targets the muscles of the face, mouth, and tongue to improve function and treat Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs). Myofunctional therapy can address a wide variety of issues including:

• Snoring and difficulty sleeping
• Difficulty chewing or speaking
• TMJ pain (Jaw joint and muscle pain)
• Headaches and tension 

Myofunctional therapy is individualized for each patient to meet customized goals and improve overall health. These re-education exercises help patients learn proper facial functions to resolve issues sleeping, chewing, speaking, breathing, and more. This non-invasive treatment is a great option for patients looking for a gentle, long-term solution for sleep and overall health.

Sometimes bands of tissue that keep the tongue tethered to the floor of the mouth are too tight and restrict normal movement and function of the tongue. Also called a tongue-tie, these restrictions can cause issues with sleep, swallowing, breathing, jaw and palate development and more. A functional frenuloplasty is an approach to addressing this issue that combines traditional tongue tie release with myofunctional therapy for lasting results. 

A frenuloplasty is the release of the tissue bands that restrict movement. Your dental specialist is careful to release the tissues at just the right level for optimal functioning. Myofunctional therapy is undertaken before and after surgery to relearn proper use of the facial muscles so you can enjoy years of good oral and overall health with more restful sleep. 

Our office can consult with you to see if you’re a good candidate for functional frenuloplasty. Schedule a consultation today.