Come visit us if you are experiencing any jaw pain or discomfort.

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is linked to pain or dysfunction in temporomandibular joints (TMJ). TMJ are responsible for the up-and-down and side-to-side movement of jaws. TMJ therapy can help alleviate pain and discomfort.

The causes for TMD can be linked to:

• Incorrect chewing or movement, which affects the way the joints fit together
• Extreme jaw opening or closing
• Grinding or clenching teeth
• Arthritis in the joint
• Injury to the jaw, head, or neck

Symptoms of TMD include one or more of the following:

• Severe pain in the face, jaw, neck, and shoulders
• Pain around the ear when biting or speaking
• Swelling on the side of the face
• Clicking or popping sounds in the jaw
• Locking of the jaws in the open or closed position
• Misaligned bite, making chewing and biting uncomfortable

At Healing Haven Physiotherapy, a registered physiotherapist will perform an initial assessment and will plan an effective treatment. An individual exercise program will be created and discussed.

If you’re feeling any discomfort or pain in your face or jaw area, we can help you.