TMJ & Jaw Pain Treatment
Ease jaw pain, clicking, locking and headaches around the temples and ears with a custom splint, scanned and made to your bite to take the load off an overloaded jaw joint.
Is any of this you?
- Your jaw clicks when you eat.
- You ache by the afternoon.
- You get headaches near your ears.
- You take something to get through.
None of this fixes itself.
The headache may be
coming from your jaw
A clicking jaw sounds like a small thing.
Don't put this off
because of money
You get the price in writing before we start.
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Bitesize
Thanks to Bitesize, our own plan, no finance company sits in the middle adding fees. The price you agree to is the price you pay.
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Pay over time
0% interest. Approved online in minutes. Start now, pay across the year.
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Claimed at the desk
No forms. No waiting for a rebate. You pay the gap, if there is one.
How we treat jaw pain
Four steps. No surprises.
- Step 1 Check your jaw and bite
We examine your jaw, how your teeth meet, and the wear on them to work out what's overloading the joint.
- Step 2 Explain the cause
We talk you through what we've found in plain words, and refer you on if something needs a specialist.
- Step 3 Scan and make your splint
We take a digital scan and make a custom splint to fit your bite exactly, so it's comfortable to wear.
- Step 4 Fit, advise and review
We fit your splint, give you simple advice on habits, and check back in to see how your pain and headaches are settling.
What our patients say
Kyle was the first dentist who took me seriously. Having complex issues he has carefully and in stages, with full disclosure of cost, proceeded to stabilise my bite.
If you are like me and hate the dentist, this place just might change your mind
They really prioritise communication, and will debrief with you after each consult, showing you photos and x-rays and explaining everything comprehensively.
If anyone is ever looking for a dentist, stop looking because you found it!
Individual results vary.
Why have your jaw pain treated with us
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We find the cause
We check your jaw, bite and tooth wear to work out what's overloading the joint, not just quieten the pain.
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A splint made to your bite
Your custom splint is scanned and made to fit exactly, so it takes the load off your joint and is comfortable to wear.
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Honest, gentle care
We explain things in plain words, won't over-promise, and refer you on if something needs a specialist.
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Health funds welcome
Many funds contribute toward a splint and we claim on the spot, so you usually only pay the gap.
Your teeth are built
in Southport
Our own team makes them by hand at Luminous Dental Ceramics.
See how a tooth is made
Jaw pain questions
What does a TMJ problem actually feel like?
Common signs are jaw pain or tightness, a click, pop or grind when you open, a jaw that catches or locks, and headaches around the temples and ears. We can check whether your jaw joint is the cause at a visit.
Will a splint cure my jaw pain?
We can't promise a cure, and results vary. What a custom splint often does is take the load off the joint and muscles, which for many people eases the jaw pain and settles the headaches over time.
How is this different from a grinding splint?
They're closely related. Grinding splints mainly protect your teeth from wear, while a TMJ splint is made to take the load off the joint and muscles. Often the same custom splint helps with both, and we'll make yours to suit your case.
Do my headaches really come from my jaw?
They can. When the jaw muscles are overloaded by clenching or an uneven bite, the tension can show up as headaches around the temples and ears. Easing the load on the joint often helps quieten them, though it isn't the cause for everyone.
Does my health fund cover it?
Many funds contribute toward a custom splint, including nib, HCF, Westfund and Latrobe. We claim on the spot and tell you the gap before you go ahead, and 0% interest payment plans are available through our partner DentiCare on approval.
Locations
Six clinics. Find your closest.
Four across Brisbane. Two on the Gold Coast.
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Take the load off your jaw
Book a check-up and we'll look at your jaw, bite and teeth, explain what's overloading the joint, and tell you the gap before anything starts. Health funds welcome.
or call 1800 833 844