Relief from jaw pain TMJ / TMD Treatment

TMJ/TMD treatment in Encino

When your jaw clicks, locks, or aches through the day, the temporomandibular joint is usually under strain. TMJ/TMD treatment at Farzad Dental targets the real cause of that tension to relieve pain and restore comfortable movement, right here on Ventura Blvd in Encino.

Your temporomandibular joints connect your jaw to your skull and power everything from speech to chewing to simple jaw movement. When these joints and the muscles around them are strained, the result is a temporomandibular disorder, or TMD — and it can bring pain, clicking, locking and a constant sense of jaw tension. Left untreated, that strain often radiates outward, affecting your head, neck and even your posture. At 16661 Ventura Blvd, Suite 815 in Encino (91436), Dr. Philip Farzad helps patients break that cycle.

TMD shows up in a variety of frustrating ways. You might feel jaw pain or tenderness, notice teeth grinding (bruxism) and the wear it causes, or deal with recurring headaches, earaches and facial pain that never seem to have an obvious source. Many patients also experience limited jaw movement or episodes of locking that make eating and talking uncomfortable. Because these symptoms overlap with so many other issues, a careful evaluation is the key to getting the right treatment rather than just chasing symptoms.

Care begins with a thorough evaluation, where Dr. Farzad assesses your jaw movement, bite alignment and muscle condition using digital imaging to see exactly what's happening. From there, he builds a personalized treatment plan that may include bite adjustments, custom oral appliances and therapeutic exercises. For many patients, oral appliance therapy is the centerpiece: a custom night guard or splint that relaxes the jaw muscles, protects the teeth from grinding, and reduces the strain on the TMJ so the joint can settle and heal.

TMJ/TMD treatment isn't one-and-done — it's a process we support over time with ongoing monitoring and adjustments to keep your progress on track as your jaw responds. For some patients, Botox® for TMJ can complement this care by relaxing overactive jaw muscles, and we'll help you understand how the two approaches fit together so you're never guessing. Farzad Dental serves Encino, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana and the wider San Fernando Valley from 16661 Ventura Blvd, Suite 815, and our Palmdale office brings the same lasting relief to the Antelope Valley.