TMJ treatment in
Milford and Henniker
When your jaw is the source of pain
For something most people barely think about, your jaw does a lot of work. When the joint that connects it to your skull stops moving smoothly, the symptoms can show up in ways that are easy to mistake for something else: headaches, neck pain, or earaches.
If you've been dealing with any of those and can't figure out where they're coming from, your TMJ may be the cause. The good news is that for most patients, TMJ treatment at our Milford and Henniker offices doesn't require surgery or major intervention. Most cases respond well to conservative care.
Signs you might be dealing with a TMJ disorder
Talk with our team if any of these sound familiar:
- Jaw pain or soreness, especially in the morning
- Clicking or popping when you open or close your mouth
- Limited jaw movement or your jaw "locking" briefly
- Frequent headaches that start at your temples
- Earaches without an infection
- Tooth pain that moves around
- A change in how your top and bottom teeth fit together
- Grinding or clenching your teeth at night
How we approach TMJ treatment at our Milford and Henniker offices
Most TMJ cases respond well to conservative treatment. Here's how we approach it.
Custom Night Guards
A custom-fitted oral appliance can take pressure off your jaw at night, protect your teeth from grinding, and give your jaw muscles a chance to rest. Unlike a store-bought guard, ours are designed to fit your specific bite, which makes them more comfortable and more effective.
Bite Adjustments
If the way your top and bottom teeth meet is contributing to the strain on your jaw, small bite adjustments can help things settle into a healthier alignment.
Botox for Jaw Tension (Henniker office)
At our Henniker office, we offer Botox as a therapeutic option for jaw tension and tooth grinding. By relaxing the overactive muscles that contribute to TMJ symptoms, Botox can reduce pain, headaches, and clenching for the right candidates.
Lifestyle and Self-Care Guidance
We'll also walk you through things you can do at home to ease symptoms: warm or cold compresses, gentle jaw exercises, foods to favor or avoid while you're flaring, and stress-management strategies that can reduce clenching.
A treatment plan made for you
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to TMJ. The right treatment depends on what's causing your symptoms, how long you've had them, and how they're affecting your daily life. We start with a careful exam, an honest conversation about what you're experiencing, and a plan that fits your situation.
Small touches, big difference
TMJ symptoms often come with extra tension, so the last thing we want is for your appointment to add more. Every visit at our Milford and Henniker offices comes with a heated massage chair, blankets and eye masks, and TVs in every operatory.
Heated massage chair
Blankets and eye masks
TVs in every operatory
A few ways we say welcome
Become a Patient ↗A little extra on Invisalign.
A few times a year, we run special pricing on Invisalign clear aligners.An option for patients without insurance.
Our In-Office Savings Plan covers discounts on additional treatment at a flat annual rate.
Insurance, financing & payments
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Two locations, one team
Milford Dental Office
(603) 673-3332One Saturday a month: 8am – 1pm
Henniker Dental Office
(603) 428-3419