TMJ (Jaw) Disorders

The jaw is one of the most complex joint structures in your body. One common issues we address is TMJ (temporomandibular joint) syndrome. The TMJ connects your mandible (jaw bone) to your skull enabling you to talk, eat etc. Some of the problems arise when your jaw joints become misaligned causing some of the muscles to weaken while others tighten which in turn worsen the misalignments and so on. This not only causes jaw pain, clicking and teeth grinding but also referred pain like headaches. At Back Up, we treat TMJ either solely or as part of broader treatment program with your orthodontist.

Symptoms of TMJ (Jaw) Disorders

TMJ disorders are commonly associated with pain in the jaw and the surrounding muscle. Other associated symptoms include:

• Face or neck pain;
• Jaw stiffness;
• Clicking & popping noises in the jaw;
• Restricted movement or locking of the jaw;
• Misalignment of the jaw and teeth.

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Suite 1008, Level 10
37 Bligh St
Sydney CBD, NSW 2000

Tel: (02) 8964 2306
SMS: 0401 641 204
Email:  raf@backupclinic.com.au

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Opening Hours

Monday:7:30am–7pm
Tuesday: 7:30am–7pm
Wednesday: 7:30am–7pm
Thursday: 7:30am–7pm
Friday: 7:30am–7pm
Saturday: 9am–2pm
Sunday: Closed