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TMJ Treatment In North York

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Dealing with jaw pain, constant clicking, or headaches can really disrupt your daily life. It even affects simple activities like eating or talking. At Smile Avenue Dentistry, we focus on finding out the root cause of this issue and offering gentle ways to help you feel comfortable again. Our North York team is here to help you get rid of that tension and protect your smile.

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Common Signs and Symptoms of TMD

Common Signs and Symptoms of TMD

TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder) doesn’t show up with the same symptoms for everyone, but these are the most common signs our patients notice:

  • Ongoing pain or a heavy feeling in their jaw, face, or around their ears.
  • Clicking, popping, or even a grating sound when they open their mouth wide.
  • Feeling like their teeth don’t fit together quite right when they bite down.
  • Their jaw getting locked, making it hard to move.
  • Tension headaches that won’t go away.
  • Grinding their teeth at night (a condition referred to as “bruxism”), which starts to wear down their enamel.

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Relief is possible with the right treatment plan. Contact our North York office today to speak with our experts. Schedule Your TMJ Consultation.

How We Treat TMJ Disorders at Smile Avenue Dentistry

At Smile Avenue Dentistry, our goal is to relax those overactive muscles and fix how your teeth meet to take the pressure off the joint. We focus on giving you relief right away, while ensuring your jaw stays healthy in the long term.

Custom Night Guards and Oral Splints

The most effective way we manage TMD at our clinic is with professional night guards. These guards work by holding your jaw in a natural, relaxed position while you sleep. They actually act as a tough barrier that stops you from grinding. By taking that constant load off the temporomandibular joint, your muscles finally get back to comfort.

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Dr. Firouzeh Zolfagharirad

Dr. Firouzeh Zolfagharirad

Dr. Firouzeh Zolfagharirad is a skilled dentist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in TMJ treatment at Smile Avenue Dentistry. She helps patients find relief from jaw pain, stiffness, clicking, and headaches caused by TMJ disorders. Dr. Zolfagharirad carefully evaluates each patient’s bite, jaw movement, and oral habits to create a personalized treatment plan including custom night guards and other gentle interventions to restore comfort and improve jaw function. She is an active member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, the Canadian Dental Association, and the Ontario Dental Association, bringing a patient-first approach to every TMJ treatment.
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