Jaw Pain and Dysfunction
The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are small but incredibly important—they allow you to speak, chew, yawn, and express yourself. When something goes wrong with these joints or the surrounding muscles, it can result in symptoms like:
- Clicking or locking of the jaw
- Jaw fatigue or tightness
- Facial or ear pain
- Difficulty opening wide
- Headaches or neck tension
- Chipped, worn, or uneven teeth
This condition—known as TMJ dysfunction—often overlaps with clenching or grinding (bruxism), which in turn is connected to stress, sleep issues, or airway problems.
At Admire Dentistry, Dr Alex Davies brings a multimodal, evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatment. We combine advanced imaging, muscle and joint assessments, and referrals for sleep studies and airway scans. Treatment may include custom oral appliances, MLS laser therapy, nutritional guidance, and collaboration with a wide network of allied health professionals—including, but not limited to, orthodontists, oral myologists, ENT specialists, sleep physicians, neurologists, physiotherapists, functional and manual therapists, and integrative nutrition experts such as dietitians, naturopaths, or clinical nutritionists. Recommendations are always tailored to your specific needs, ensuring a comprehensive and coordinated approach to care.
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Our Frequently Asked Questions
Following a wrinkle reduction consulation, you might notice some mild redness, swelling, or slight bruising at the affected site. These effects are usually temporary and should subside within a few days. You can use mild analgesics, e.g. panadol if needed and light, intermittent ice application for swelling. It’s advisable to avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sun exposure, and alcohol for 24 hours after the procedure.
A list of things to avoid is outlined below:
- Rub, massage or manipulate the treated area for 24 hours – including having facials, applying/removing make-up or washing rigorously
- Perform exercise or drink alcohol for 24 hours
- Lay down (including for massages) or sleep for 5 hours
- Undertake any other facial procedures, e.g. laser, microdermabrasion, chemical peels etc, for two weeks
Wrinkle reduction consulation using Botulinum Toxin Type A. Botulinum Toxin Type A is derived from the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum – brand names include Botox®, Dysport® and Xeomin® – but there are no bacteria in it at all.
- These are pharmaceutical-grade, purified proteins that deliver very predictable results accurately and with very few potential side effects.
- Botulinum Toxin works by blocking neurotransmitters in the target muscles, thereby reducing the strength of muscle contraction. This is useful for aesthetic applications, such as wrinkles caused by muscle (e.g. crow’s feet around the eyes, forehead lines), where the contraction of the underlying muscle has caused a crinkling of the overlying skin. By injecting small amounts of this material, the muscle contraction is relaxed, and the overlying skin smooths out.
- This material can also be used for therapeutic applications, such as night-time tooth grinding, as it relaxes the overactive muscles of the face contributing to the problem.
