TMJ and Teeth Grinding

Experiencing jaw pain or headaches? TMJ issues and teeth grinding can strain your jaw and affect your smile. Our tailored treatments provide relief and protect your teeth for lasting comfort.

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Do you clench your jaw or grind your teeth? Are you experiencing headaches or pain around your jaw or ears? These could be signs of TMJ disorder.

At Dr Ali Cosmetics in Sydney, we offer effective treatments for TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction. One solution is anti-wrinkle injections, which relax jaw muscles, reducing tension, pain, and teeth grinding.

Anti-wrinkle injections target the masseter muscle, which controls chewing and clenching. By relaxing this overactive muscle, the injections ease tension and help reduce jaw pain and grinding. As a bonus, this treatment can slim your jawline by reducing the bulk of the masseter muscle, giving your face a more refined look.

  • Treatment Duration: 15 minutes

  • Starting Price: $700

  • Results: Visible in two weeks

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TMJ Treatment

TMJ disorders can irritate the trigeminal nerve, leading to painful symptoms. At Dr Ali Cosmetics, we offer various treatments:

  • Avoid hard foods, gum chewing, and nail biting.
  • Try relaxation techniques like deep breathing and meditation.
  • Deep forehead wrinkles often form from repeated facial expressions like raising your eyebrows or frowning. These lines can make you look older or more stressed. By smoothing out these wrinkles, we create a smoother and more relaxed forehead, leaving you with a more youthful appearance.
  • Massage, heat/cold therapy, and jaw exercises to improve function and reduce stiffness.
  • Custom-fitted guards to prevent teeth grinding and jaw clenching, especially during sleep.
  • Pain relief or muscle relaxants prescribed by your GP to manage symptoms.
  • Anti-wrinkle injections to relax overactive jaw muscles, reducing clenching, grinding, and pain.

Causes of TMJ

TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint, which connects your lower jawbone (mandible) to the temporal bones of your skull. These joints, located near your ears, allow your jaw to move up and down, side to side, and forward and back.

TMJ dysfunction, or TMD, happens when these joints are misaligned or impaired, causing pain in the face, jaw, neck, or ears. Symptoms include:

  • Jaw or facial pain
  • Ear pain, fullness, or ringing (tinnitus)
  • Headaches or migraines
  • Neck and shoulder pain
  • Jaw stiffness, spasms, or limited movement
  • Clicking, crunching, or grating sounds in the jaw
  • Teeth grinding or wear
  • Enlarged masseter muscles

Why Choose Dr Ali Cosmetics?

At Dr Ali Cosmetics, we are committed to providing high-quality care tailored to your needs. Our TMJ treatments are performed by experienced professionals who prioritise your safety and satisfaction.

When you choose us, you get:

  • A complimentary consultation to discuss your concerns and goals
  • Treatment performed by skilled clinicians using premium, TGA-approved products
  • Industry-leading techniques for effective and lasting results
  • Follow-up appointments to track your progress

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have a question?

Quick answers to questions you may have

Most side effects are minor and temporary. You might notice some weakness in your jaw joint, especially when chewing tough or crunchy food. A slimming effect on the lower face is common as the muscle relaxes and shrinks.

Possible side effects include:

  • Swelling in the treated area

  • Redness at the injection site

  • Tenderness around the area

  • Mild, short-lived headaches

  • Rarely, infection at the injection site (unlikely with our strict hygiene practices and professional team)

The amount needed depends on the severity of your TMJ condition, the area treated, and your body’s response to the product. Some people have more severe issues on one side of the jaw and may require a higher dose. During your consultation, the doctor will assess your needs and provide a treatment plan with pricing.

There’s a small sting, but we use effective numbing cream and offer happy gas to keep you comfortable. Most people find the procedure quick and easy, with the jaw area being less sensitive than other parts of the face.

The effects typically last 3–5 months. This can vary depending on how active the TMJ muscle was before treatment. Many patients choose to repeat treatments every 4 months to maintain results.

 

Contact Information

Learn more about our clinic and doctors and why they are trusted by so many families in our community.
Address:

4/161 Waterloo Rd, Greenacre NSW 2190, Australia

Open:

Monday – Sunday,
9am – 7pm