Jaw & Orofacial Pain Treatment
About Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is a flexible, rotating and sliding joint comprised of a ball-shaped condyle covered in fibrocartilage, a fibrous disc, and a socket lined with fibrocartilage (fossa). It also includes ligaments, tendons, blood vessels, and nerves. The fibrous disc acts as a shock absorber and stabilizer, allowing smooth movement between the condyle and the fossa. When you open your jaw, the condyle rotates and slides forward along with the disc.
THE MUSCLES OF MASTICATION
The muscles responsible for chewing, known as the muscles of mastication, connect the mandible (lower jaw) to the maxillae (upper jaw), as well as to the skull and neck. These muscles control various movements of the jaw, including opening, closing, protruding, and shifting side to side, which are essential for speaking, chewing, and swallowing. Additionally, the neck and shoulder muscles support and stabilize the skull on the neck during these jaw functions.
TMD SYMPTOMS
- Headaches (tension or migraine)
- Pain behind the eyes or blurring of vision
- Unexplained tooth pain
- Earaches, congestion or ringing in ears
- Clicking, popping or grating sound in the jaw joints
- Limited opening or locking of the jaw
- Dizziness
- Pain when chewing
- Facial pain and/or numbness of face and head
- Neck and/or throat pain
- Difficulty in closing the teeth together
- Tired jaw
- Hearing loss
TMD CAUSES
- Poor posture
- Neck and upper back restriction, tight facial/mouth muscles/myofascial trigger points
- Trauma or whiplash
- Your teeth and your bite
- Clenching or grinding
- Mouth breathing
- Parafunctional habits: nail biting, frowning, chewing on pencils, etc.
FAQ
Chiropractic care, performed by a licensed TMJ chiropractor, is well recognized as an effective and conservative treatment for musculoskeletal disorders such as TMD and CFP. Chiropractic care aids in identifying and reducing contributing factors to musculoskeletal problems, reduces inflammation, restores function and promotes repair and regeneration of injured tissues.
Myofascial release and massage to involved tissues
Modalities: ultrasound, tens, iontophoresis, laser light, etc.
Joint manipulation/mobilization
Spinal-head-jaw and tongue posture training
Neuromuscular reduction and exercises
Craniosacral therapy
Toronto
The JawSpine Centre
26 Wellington St E, Unit 110, Toronto, ON M5E 1S2, Canada
Hours
Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday: Closed
Belleville
Belleville Quinte Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic
65 Dundas St E. Belleville ON K8N 1B9
Hours
Mon & Tue: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am – 6 pm
Thursday: 2:30 pm – 6 pm
Picton
County Chiropractic Centre
49 Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
Hours
Tuesday: 3 pm – 6 pm
Thursday: 9 am – 2 pm
Wellington
County Chiropractic Centre
296 Wellington Main St, Wellington, ON K0K 3L0
Hours
Monday: 3 pm – 6 pm
Working Hours
- Monday: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm (Belleville) | 3 pm – 6 pm (Wellington)
- Tuesday: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm (Belleville) | 3 pm – 6 pm (Picton)
- Wednesday: 8:30 am – 6 pm (Belleville)
- Thursday: 9 am – 2 pm (Picton) | 2:30 pm – 6 pm (Belleville)
- Friday: 9 am – 5 pm (Toronto)
- Saturday: 10 am – 3 pm (Toronto)
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At Jaw & Spine Chiropractic Centre, we are committed to providing comprehensive chiropractic care tailored to the unique needs of each patient. Our clinics specialize in the treatment of all neuromusculoskeletal disorders, with a particular focus on managing jaw and orofacial pain.
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