TMJ Relief Starts With a Closer Look
If jaw pain, headaches, earaches, dizziness, or neck tension have been part of your life for too long, it may be time to look deeper. At Viva Orthodontics, Dr. Jimmy Martineau takes a whole-patient approach to care, offering advanced treatment for TMJ disorders in children, teens, and adults.
Get Relief From Jaw Pain
TMJ disorders can cause daily discomfort, headaches, and difficulty with simple tasks like chewing or speaking. Many patients spend months or years looking for answers before learning their symptoms may be connected to the jaw joints, muscles, or bite.
At Viva Orthodontics, TMJ treatment starts with understanding the source of the problem to better relieve pain, restore function, and improve your quality of life.
What Is TMJ?
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint — the small hinge connecting your jaw to your skull. TMJ disorders occur when this joint becomes inflamed, misaligned, or overworked, often causing pain in the jaw, face, neck, and even shoulders.
Many people with TMJ issues also experience clicking or popping when opening their mouths, difficulty chewing, or locked jaw joints. These symptoms can be mild or severe, and they often worsen without treatment.
A Thorough TMJ Evaluation
Patients are often surprised by how detailed their TMJ exam is. That level of detail matters because jaw pain, headaches, earaches, dizziness, facial pain, and neck or shoulder tension can have more than one cause.
Dr. Jimmy Martineau evaluates your symptoms, bite, jaw movement, muscles, and joint function to better understand what may be contributing to your pain. From there, he can create a treatment plan focused on real relief and better long-term function.
How TMJ Treatment Helps
Customized TMJ treatment can bring long-term relief from chronic pain and tension. El tratamiento de ATM realinea suavemente la mandíbula para reducir el dolor, restablecer un movimiento suave y, a menudo, aliviar los dolores de cabeza tensionales crónicos causados por la tensión de la mandíbula. By identifying the root cause of your discomfort — whether it’s bite misalignment, grinding, stress, or joint dysfunction — we can create a care plan that restores comfort and movement.
TMJ treatment is often completed in phases. The first step is helping the muscles and jaw joints stabilize, which may include a custom splint or jaw repositioning appliance, muscle therapy, or other supportive treatments.
Once the joints and muscles are more stable, Dr. Jimmy Martineau may recommend bite correction if needed. This could include minor bite adjustments or orthodontic treatment to support a healthier jaw position over time.