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TMJ & jaw clenching relief

Temporomandibular joint disorders are painful and, if left untreated, can potentially be dangerous to your health. We provide relief through a range of options, including non-surgical alternatives.

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Symptoms we hear about most

Jaw pain or tenderness
Clicking or popping
Frequent headaches
Neck and shoulder tension
Worn or chipped teeth
Clenching or grinding at night

How we treat it

Step one

Diagnosis & imaging

We examine the joint, your bite and your muscle patterns, using digital X-rays and intra-oral cameras so you can see exactly what we see.

Non-surgical

Custom oral appliances

A precisely fitted appliance can relieve pressure on the joint and protect your teeth from the effects of night-time clenching and grinding.

Muscular

Botox® for clenching

Botox and dermal fillers can help minimize TMJ and migraine symptoms by easing the overworked muscles that drive clenching.

Alignment

Bite correction

When an uneven bite is the underlying cause, restorative or orthodontic treatment — including Invisalign — can settle the joint for good.

From the dentist

Dr. Gogol-Mach has personal experience with jaw clenching. After years of suffering she found relief, and it has been life changing — which is why she has had such success helping her patients finally experience comfort.

Read her story →
about jaw pain — video

Find out what’s causing it

Most patients come to us after years of assuming the pain is something they have to live with. A single consultation is usually enough to explain it.

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