TMJ

TMJ dysfunction (TMD) can cause pain in the jaw, head, neck, and shoulders, often leading to headaches and facial discomfort. Dr. Stan Chickey offers specialized treatments for TMJ at the East Coast Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry, focusing on both symptom relief and long-term solutions. Using state-of-the-art techniques, Dr. Chickey provides personalized care, including occlusal splints to reduce teeth grinding, treatment to relieve jaw tension, jaw alignment improvement, and therapeutic injections of botulism toxin if indicated. This comprehensive approach helps patients regain comfort and improve their quality of life. Treatment plans are tailored to each patient’s unique needs, providing effective relief from chronic pain.

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD) is a condition that affects the joints connecting the jaw to the skull. It can lead to pain, discomfort, and difficulty moving the jaw, and is often accompanied by headaches, facial pain, and neck stiffness. The condition is commonly caused by teeth clenching, grinding, or misalignment of the jaw. Symptoms can vary from mild discomfort to chronic pain that disrupts daily activities. While TMJ affects many people, it is highly treatable through a variety of dental solutions, including occlusal splints, bite correction, therapeutic injections of botulism toxin if indicated, and other non-invasive techniques.