Jaw Pain, Teeth Grinding & TMJ Treatment
Waking up with jaw pain, headaches or worn teeth near Twickenham? Bridge Dental provides custom night guards and TMJ treatment to protect your teeth from grinding and relieve the discomfort of temporomandibular joint disorder.
Many people grind or clench their teeth during sleep without realising it. If you recognise any of these signs, seeking treatment near Twickenham early can prevent serious tooth damage.
Waking with a dull headache across the forehead or temples is a classic sign of nocturnal tooth grinding. The jaw muscles contract hundreds of times overnight, generating forces that cause muscular fatigue and pain.
Bruxism gradually wears down tooth enamel — flattening the biting edges of front teeth and cusp tips of back teeth. Left untreated, this leads to sensitivity, cracking and ultimately the need for crowns or veneers.
A click, pop or grinding sensation when opening or closing the mouth indicates that the disc inside the temporomandibular joint is displaced. A night guard reduces loading forces on the joint during sleep.
The temporomandibular joint sits immediately in front of the ear canal. Inflammation of the joint or surrounding muscles is frequently mistaken for earache or an inner ear problem.
Difficulty opening the mouth fully — or a jaw that locks open or closed momentarily — is a sign of acute TMJ disorder requiring prompt assessment.
Aching in the jaw, cheeks, temples or neck that is worse in the morning is a hallmark of overnight muscle overactivity from bruxism or clenching.
Laboratory-fabricated custom mouthguard for contact sports — far better protection and comfort than off-the-shelf options. Available in a range of colours and thicknesses.
Hard acrylic occlusal splint precision-fitted to your upper teeth. Protects against wear, reduces muscle fatigue and distributes grinding forces safely. Far superior to pharmacy guards.
For severe bruxism, TMJ Botox (£450) is also available — injections to relax the masseter muscles and significantly reduce grinding forces.
Night guard £220 · Sports gumshield from £125 · Lab-made precision fit
Your dentist examines your bite, tooth wear patterns, jaw joint and muscles. X-rays or photographs may be taken. The extent of bruxism damage and any TMJ involvement is assessed.
Precise impressions or digital scans of your teeth are taken and sent to our dental laboratory, where your custom night guard is fabricated to exact specifications of your bite.
Your hard acrylic occlusal splint is made in the laboratory to your exact tooth anatomy. The material and thickness are selected based on your grinding severity.
Your night guard is fitted, checked for retention and comfort, and adjusted to ensure balanced contact on all teeth. Care and cleaning instructions are provided.
Book online, call or WhatsApp — we'll assess your grinding and jaw symptoms and provide a custom-made appliance to protect your teeth and relieve discomfort.