– Jaw Pain & TMJ in Calgary SW

Jaw pain, clicking, popping, difficulty opening your mouth, or a jaw that feels locked or tired – these are the hallmarks of TMJ dysfunction (temporomandibular joint disorder), and they affect far more people than most realise. At Westside Dental in West Springs, we offer the most comprehensive TMJ treatment program available at any dental clinic in Alberta – including EMVITAL® laser therapy, EMFACE® muscle stimulation, therapeutic Botox, and custom mouth guards.

Common symptoms:

• Jaw pain or soreness – especially on waking
• Clicking, popping, or grinding sounds when opening/closing
• Difficulty opening the mouth fully
• Headaches, particularly in the temples
• Neck and shoulder stiffness
• Ear pain or fullness
• Facial muscle fatigue or tension

How we treat it: We assess your jaw comprehensively and recommend the most effective combination of treatments for your case. EMVITAL laser therapy delivers deep pain relief – 97% of patients in clinical studies reported their jaw felt more relaxed after treatment. EMFACE uses Health Canada-approved muscle stimulation to directly rehabilitate the jaw’s elevator muscles. Therapeutic Botox relaxes an overactive masseter muscle. Custom mouth guards protect teeth and reduce joint strain from nighttime grinding.