Referred pain: The sneaky imposter

At Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre, we specialise in treating temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and craniofacial pain. This month, we’re shedding light on a tricky clinical challenge: referred pain.   Unpacking the mystery of referred pain Referred pain is...

Foods to avoid when experiencing jaw or TMJ pain

Foods to avoid: If you are experiencing jaw (TMJ) pain and headaches, you may find it helpful to avoid the following food types: Foods that require you to open your mouth wide such as bread rolls, apples (uncut) etc. Foods that are hard to bite into which require a...

‘Clicky’ or clicking jaw (TMJ)

Put An End To Your Clicking Jaw And Associated Pain Jaw Clicking Melbourne Many people experience a clicking noise or sensation when opening or closing their mouth. This can be very loud and noticeable to others near you while you are eating or even talking. This...