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Treatments/Aesthetics & TMJ

TMJ & Bruxism Treatment

Jaw pain treated as a diagnosis, not a symptom to live with.

Evaluation and management of jaw joint pain, clenching, and grinding. Dr. Haykani examines the joint, the muscles, and the bite together, then evaluates the likely contributors to the pain and recommends conservative, reversible care, including therapeutic Botox where it is appropriate.

A clinician treating the jaw area
First visit
Examination and records
Approaches
Guard, muscle therapy, coordinated care
Botox
Therapeutic, where suitable
Quoted
On its own

How it works here

Four steps.

A palatal expander model on the consultation table at SC Orthodontics
  1. 01

    Examination

    Joint movement, muscle tenderness, wear patterns, and how the bite closes, assessed together.

  2. 02

    Findings explained

    Dr. Haykani shows you what she found and which factors are likely contributing to the pain.

  3. 03

    Treatment

    Conservative, reversible options such as a custom guard, muscle therapy, or therapeutic Botox, chosen for what she finds, with coordination with your dentist, a physical therapist, or an oral surgeon when needed.

  4. 04

    Follow-up

    Symptoms are tracked, and the plan is adjusted as things settle.

Who it suits

  • Jaw pain, clicking, or limited opening
  • Waking with a sore jaw or headaches
  • Heavy clenching and worn enamel
  • Patients with jaw soreness, clicking, or limited opening

How she decides

Jaw pain has several possible causes, so Dr. Haykani treats what she finds and coordinates with your dentist, physical therapist, or oral surgeon whenever that gets you a better result.

Compare every option

What it costs

Quoted for your plan, after the evaluation.

  • Quoted separately from orthodontic treatment
  • Based on what your evaluation shows
  • Options and fees explained the same day you call or text
  • Coordinated with other providers when your care calls for it
Fees & Financing

Common questions

TMJ and bruxism, answered.

Anything else, call or text. You will hear back the same day.

  • TMJ and bruxism care is quoted separately from orthodontic treatment, based on what your evaluation shows. Call or text and we will walk you through the options and fees the same day.

  • Dr. Haykani looks at the joint, the jaw muscles, wear patterns, and how the bite closes, along with your history. TMJ care focuses on identifying contributing factors and using conservative, reversible options when appropriate, often starting with a guard and muscle care.

  • Used therapeutically, it eases overactive jaw muscles, which can relieve clenching pain and headaches. It is one option among several, chosen when it fits what she finds.

  • Frequently, yes. A custom guard protects the teeth while the muscles settle.

  • Coverage varies by plan. We verify your benefits and give you an estimate before anything begins.

  • Painless clicking is common and often only needs monitoring. Dr. Haykani looks at the full pattern of symptoms before recommending treatment.

  • When imaging, physical therapy, or a surgical evaluation would help, Dr. Haykani coordinates with the appropriate provider, such as your dentist, a physical therapist, or an oral surgeon.

TMJ treatment near you

Directions and timing from your part of the valley.

Next step

Come in with questions. Leave with a clear plan.

Free consultation with X-rays and digital scans included. New patients are usually seen within the week, with Sunday and evening appointments available.

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