TMJ Treatment
Jaw pain and clicking are treatable – you do not have to live with them.
Gentle TMJ Treatment
A step-by-step approach ensuring total comfort at every stage.
Jaw Mechanics Scan
We check joint clicking, range of movement, and trace facial muscle tension.
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What is TMJ Treatment?
TMJ treatment addresses problems with the temporomandibular joint – the hinge connecting your jaw to your skull – which shows up as jaw pain, clicking or popping when you open your mouth, difficulty opening fully, or headaches concentrated around your temples. It is more common than most people realise, and it is genuinely treatable rather than something to just live with, though it often gets missed for months or years because the symptoms do not obviously point back to the jaw.
Recognising TMJ Symptoms
The most common signs are a clicking or popping sound when opening or closing your mouth, tenderness or pain in the jaw itself, difficulty opening wide, and tension headaches, particularly if they cluster around your temples rather than the whole head. Some people also notice ear discomfort or a feeling of fullness, since the joint sits close to the ear canal. Jaw pain that seems to come from nowhere is often actually TMJ-related and gets missed because people do not connect it to their bite.
What We Check First
We assess how your jaw moves, how far it opens, where clicking occurs, and how your teeth meet when you bite down, since TMJ problems are frequently linked to how the upper and lower teeth contact each other, not just the joint in isolation. Grinding or clenching, especially overnight, is one of the most common underlying contributors, and we will ask about morning jaw soreness or headaches as a clue even if you are not aware you grind. This tells us whether the issue is muscular, joint-related, bite-related, or a combination.
Treatment Options
The most common first step is a custom-fitted night guard or splint, worn while sleeping, which repositions the jaw and takes pressure off the joint – a large share of TMJ cases improve significantly with this alone, often within a few weeks of consistent use. For more involved cases, we combine this with targeted exercises and small bite adjustments, and reassess progress at follow-up rather than jumping to anything invasive. Severe, unresponsive cases are uncommon, and even then the next step is usually medication or physical therapy rather than surgery.
If you have jaw clicking, pain, or headaches that keep recurring and have never connected them to your bite, it is worth having it checked. Most cases respond well to a night guard and do not need anything more involved, and the assessment itself is quick and non-invasive. Most patients are surprised at how directly connected their headaches or jaw soreness turn out to be to something we can actually treat, rather than something they assumed they would just have to manage.
How it works
Jaw Mechanics Scan
We check joint clicking, range of movement, and trace facial muscle tension.
Bite Force Assessment
We map how your teeth meet to identify points of high joint pressure.
Custom Stabilizer
A custom nightguard or splint is made to ease pressure on the joint.
Therapy & Calibration
Gentle exercises and simple alignment adjustments provide long-term relief.
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Common questions
Can TMJ cause headaches?
Yes – tension headaches concentrated around the temples are a common TMJ symptom, since the muscles involved in jaw movement connect directly to that area. It is one of the more commonly missed connections, since people rarely think to link a headache to their bite.
Does a TMJ night guard actually work?
For a large share of cases, yes – a custom-fitted night guard repositions the jaw during sleep and takes pressure off the joint, and many patients see significant improvement from this step alone before anything more involved is needed.
When should I see a dentist for jaw pain?
If you notice clicking or popping when opening your mouth, jaw tenderness, difficulty opening fully, or recurring headaches around your temples, it is worth having your bite and joint checked rather than assuming it will resolve on its own.
Is tmj treatment painful?
We use a step-by-step painless protocol for every procedure – a topical gel numbs the surface first, so most patients barely feel the needle that follows, then we work slowly with a check-in at every stage. Most patients are surprised by how comfortable it is. You can raise a hand and pause us at any time.
How long does tmj treatment take at Pune Dental Studio?
Treatment time varies by case. At your first visit, Dr. Sunayana Khade assesses you with a digital X-ray and an intraoral scan, not guesswork, which is what lets her give you a realistic timeline – including number of visits and what happens at each one – before you commit to anything.
What does tmj treatment cost at Pune Dental Studio in Baner?
The cost depends on your specific situation and is provided in writing after assessment. You receive a full written cost breakdown before any treatment begins. Consultation is ₹500. We accept cash, UPI, cards, and online payment.
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