Jaw pain, clicking or clenching? Relief is possible.
TMJ disorder can cause jaw pain, headaches, ear pain and teeth grinding. Our team combines Botox for clenching, physiotherapy and medication into one plan, built around what's actually causing your symptoms.
Covered assessment
Your TMJ assessment and consultation are covered by Alberta Health.
One team, one plan
Nurse practitioners, a physician injector and a physiotherapist working together.
No referral needed
Book directly. You don't need to see your dentist or family doctor first.
TMJ disorder shows up in different ways
If any of these sound familiar, take our quick assessment. It takes about two minutes and helps us see whether our TMJ care is right for you.
Jaw pain & discomfort
- Aching jaw or face
- Pain in or around the ear
- Headaches at the temples
- Sore jaw after chewing
Clicking & popping
- Clicking when you open
- Popping or grating sounds
- Jaw that catches or locks
- Uneven bite feeling
Clenching & grinding
- Clenching during the day
- Grinding at night
- Worn or chipped teeth
- Waking with a tight jaw
Limited jaw movement
- Trouble opening wide
- Pain when yawning
- Difficulty chewing
- Jaw feels stuck
What is TMJ disorder?
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) connect your jaw to your skull, just in front of each ear. Together with the strong chewing muscles around them, they let you talk, chew and yawn.
When the joint or those muscles are strained, it's called TMJ disorder (TMD). It can cause pain, clicking, headaches and a tight or locked jaw. Most cases have more than one cause, so the best results usually come from treating the muscles, the habits and the joint together.
Common contributors
- Clenching and grinding (bruxism), often at night or under stress
- Muscle tension in the jaw, neck and shoulders
- Posture, including forward-head posture at a desk or phone
- Joint changes such as arthritis or disc displacement
- Injury to the jaw, face or neck
Three ways we treat TMJ, often together
After your assessment, we'll recommend the mix that fits your symptoms. Many people get the best relief from combining treatments.
Botox for jaw clenching
Small doses of Botox relax the overworked chewing muscles, easing clenching, grinding, jaw tension and tension headaches.
- Quick in-clinic injections
- You can still talk, chew and smile normally
- Can soften a bulky jaw muscle over time
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy treats the joint and the muscles around it, and teaches you how to keep symptoms from coming back.
- Manual therapy for the jaw, neck and shoulders
- Jaw exercises and stretches
- Posture and habit coaching
- Home program between visits
Delivered by our physiotherapy team in Calgary.
Medication
The right medication can calm pain and muscle spasm while other treatments take effect.
- Anti-inflammatories for flare-ups
- Muscle relaxants for spasm
- A plan for night-time clenching and sleep
- Regular review so you're not on more than you need
Prescribed and monitored by your nurse practitioner.
Getting started is simple
Take the assessment
Answer a few quick questions about your jaw symptoms. It takes about two minutes.
Meet your provider
We review your history, examine your jaw and explain your options. This visit is covered by Alberta Health.
Start your plan
Begin Botox, physiotherapy, medication or a combination, with follow-ups to track your progress.
Clear about costs from the start
Assessment & consultation
Covered by Alberta Health with a valid Alberta Personal Health Card. No referral needed.
Botox injections
Botox for TMJ is a private-pay treatment. We'll give you the cost before you decide, with no surprises.
TMJ questions, answered
Is TMJ treatment covered by Alberta Health?
Do I need a referral?
How does Botox help TMJ and jaw clenching?
How long does Botox for TMJ last?
Does it hurt?
Can I combine Botox, physiotherapy and medication?
Need help right away? If your jaw is locked and you can't open or close your mouth, or you have jaw pain with chest pain or shortness of breath, go to the nearest emergency department or call 911.
Ready to stop living with jaw pain?
Take the two-minute assessment and we'll let you know if our TMJ care is right for you.
Assessment covered by Alberta Health · No referral needed · 1632 14 Ave NW, Calgary