From Temporomandibular to Craniomandibular: Why it’s time to redefine jaw disorders.
For decades, jaw-related issues have been grouped under the label temporomandibular disorders (TMD). While this highlights the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) as a key player, it no longer captures the full picture. Clinical evidence and patient outcomes increasingly...
Beyond the Dental Splint – A Neuro-musculoskeletal Perspective on TMD
For decades, temporomandibular disorders (TMD) have been seen as a dental issue, often treated with occlusal splints as the first, and sometimes only—intervention. While splints can certainly help relieve symptoms for patients with clenching or bruxism, they don’t...
The Breath of Life: Why Breathing Right Can Transform Jaw Health and Beyond
How better breathing supports TMD, posture, sleep, and overall wellbeing We rarely give a second thought to how we breathe — yet it’s something we do over 20,000 times a day. For patients with jaw pain, sleep issues, or postural imbalances, the way they breathe could...
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...
Face pain – causes and treatment options in melbourne
Face Pain – Causes and Treatment Causes of face pain: These are numerous and can be from a variety of different sources including:
Bruxism – do you grind or clench your teeth?
Do You Hold Stress In Your Jaw and Face? Teeth Clenching Melbourne Bruxism has been defined as a “habitual clenching and grinding of the teeth”. Bruxism can also just refer to just grinding with clenching as separate condition. We will refer to them separately here....