TMJ & Orofacial Pain

TMJ & Orofacial Pain

Jaw pain, clicking, headaches, and difficulty opening your mouth fully are often dismissed as minor annoyances, but they are frequently signs of a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder — a condition Dr. Shraddha Mandowara has specialised training in diagnosing and treating. The TMJ connects your jaw to your skull and is involved in every bite, chew, and conversation, so when it's not functioning properly, the effects can be felt throughout your daily life.

TMJ disorder treatment at ToothWorks begins with a careful assessment of your bite, jaw movement, and muscle tension to identify the root cause of your symptoms — treatment is never one-size-fits-all. For patients experiencing persistent jaw pain, treatment options range from targeted exercises and lifestyle adjustments to appliance therapy, depending on severity. Many TMJ cases are linked to bruxism (unconscious grinding or clenching, often during sleep), and our bruxism management protects both your jaw joint and your teeth from the long-term damage this habit can cause.

A core part of TMJ treatment involves custom-fitted occlusal splints and night guards, which reposition the jaw or cushion the bite to relieve pressure on the joint and surrounding muscles while you sleep. In more involved cases, bite correction — adjusting how your upper and lower teeth meet — can resolve chronic strain on the jaw joint at its source rather than just managing symptoms. If you regularly wake up with a sore jaw, hear clicking when you chew, or experience frequent headaches around your temples, don't ignore it — Dr. Shraddha can help identify what's actually going on.

What's Included

• TMJ Disorder Treatment
• Jaw Pain Treatment
• Bruxism Management
• Occlusal Splints
• Night Guards
• Bite Correction