TMJ / TMD Treatment
If you experience frequent jaw pain, clicking or popping when opening your mouth, or headaches that start near the temples or jaw, you may have a temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Dr. Yeterian and Dr. Marwaha provide personalized, conservative care to relieve discomfort and restore healthy jaw function.
What Is TMJ / TMD?
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the jawbone to the skull and allows chewing, speaking, and facial movement. Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) occur when there is dysfunction or inflammation in this joint, causing pain and limited mobility.
Common Symptoms
- Jaw pain, tightness, or tenderness
- Clicking, popping, or grinding noises in the jaw joint
- Headaches or migraines, especially in the morning
- Ear pain or a feeling of fullness
- Difficulty opening or closing the mouth fully
- Pain when chewing or biting
What Causes TMD?
- Teeth grinding or clenching (bruxism)
- Misaligned bite or jaw
- Stress and muscle tension
- Injury to the jaw joint or muscles
- Arthritis or joint degeneration
Our Treatment Approach
Dr. Yeterian and Dr. Marwaha use a comprehensive, conservative approach. After a thorough evaluation, your personalized plan may include:
- Custom Oral Appliances / Nightguards: Reduce stress on the TMJ by preventing clenching and grinding.
- Bite Adjustment / Occlusal Therapy: Gentle adjustments to improve how your teeth fit together and relieve jaw strain.
- Muscle Relaxation & Stress Management: Techniques and guidance to decrease jaw tension and prevent recurrence.
- Advanced Therapies: Additional therapies when indicated to optimize results.
Why Choose Our Team
Our clinicians combine advanced dental expertise with compassionate care. We focus on identifying and treating the root cause of your symptoms to help you regain comfort, jaw function, and confidence in your smile.
What to Expect at Your Consultation
- Comprehensive history and symptom review
- Clinical examination of jaw movement and bite
- Discussion of treatment options and an individualized care plan
- If appropriate, impressions for custom oral appliances or referrals for imaging
Patient Education & Home Care
We provide simple home-care strategies to support healing: eat soft foods as needed, avoid wide yawning and hard or chewy foods, practice jaw-stretching and relaxation exercises, and follow appliance use instructions to reduce symptoms and improve outcomes.
Schedule a TMJ / TMD Evaluation
Don’t let jaw pain or chronic headaches control your life. Contact our office today to schedule a TMJ evaluation with Dr. Yeterian or Dr. Marwaha and begin your path to lasting relief.