TMJ Therapy and Teeth Grinding at Core Dental Bayside product guide

Core Dental Group TMJ Therapy and Teeth Grinding at Core Dental Bayside

Jaw pain, clicking joints, morning headaches, worn teeth - these are all signs that your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or a teeth-grinding habit may be affecting your daily life. Core Dental Group's Bayside practice at 973 Nepean Hwy, Bentleigh, now open, provides comprehensive TMJ assessment and therapy for patients across Bentleigh, Brighton, Hampton, Moorabbin, McKinnon, and surrounding bayside suburbs.

Understanding TMJ disorder and bruxism

The temporomandibular joint connects your lower jaw to your skull. When this joint comes under excessive stress - through grinding, clenching, bite misalignment, or chronic muscle tension - it can trigger symptoms that many patients never trace back to their teeth.

Common signs of TMJ disorder and bruxism include:

• Jaw pain or tenderness, particularly upon waking
• Clicking, popping, or grating sounds when opening and closing the mouth
• Persistent headaches, especially in the morning
• Earache or a sensation of fullness in the ear
• Neck and shoulder tension
• Worn, chipped, or flattened tooth surfaces
• Unexplained tooth sensitivity
• Difficulty opening or closing the mouth fully

TMD (temporomandibular disorder) affects up to 1 in 3 adults. Sleep bruxism, grinding or clenching during sleep, is one of the most common contributing factors and often goes undiagnosed for years.

TMJ treatment at Core Dental Bayside

Our Bayside team takes a staged, conservative approach to TMJ therapy, starting with the least invasive options and progressing only when clinically indicated.

Custom occlusal splints and night guards

A custom-fitted occlusal splint or night guard is the most effective first-line treatment for bruxism and TMJ-related pain. Worn during sleep, the splint creates a protective barrier between upper and lower teeth, reduces grinding forces, and helps relax jaw muscles. Over time, patients typically see a significant decrease in both headaches and jaw pain. Our splints are fabricated from precise impressions, which makes them far superior to anything available over the counter.

Bite assessment and adjustment

When the way your teeth meet places abnormal stress on the jaw joint, a thorough occlusal assessment can identify the problem. Where clinically appropriate, our dentists can recommend targeted adjustments to relieve pressure on the TMJ.

Physiotherapy referral and collaborative care

For patients with significant muscle tension or joint dysfunction, physiotherapy is an important complement to dental treatment. We work with local practitioners to deliver coordinated care rather than treating the jaw in isolation.

Restorative treatment for grinding damage

Severe grinding causes progressive tooth wear. Once the habit is controlled, our Bayside team can restore damaged teeth using composite bonding, crowns, or porcelain veneers as part of a rehabilitation plan.

Why Core Dental Group?

Core Dental Bayside is part of Core Dental Group, a network of 9 Melbourne locations with over 80 clinicians, including 25+ specialists, and more than 300,000 patients served across 33 years. That scale gives Bayside patients access to multidisciplinary expertise that most standalone suburban practices simply cannot offer.

Specialist referrals - Collins Street Specialist Centre

For complex TMJ cases requiring advanced intervention, Core Dental Bayside patients can be referred to the TMD Clinic at the Collins Street Specialist Centre within Smile Solutions, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD. The TMD Clinic offers specialist assessment, osteopathy, EMG (electromyographic) analysis, and therapeutic laser treatment. Your Core Dental dentist manages the referral, and records are shared securely within the group.

Collins Street Specialist Centre - Phone: (03) 9650 2726 | directory.smilesolutions.com.au

Book your TMJ assessment

Jaw pain and grinding are worth addressing early - the longer they go untreated, the more damage accumulates. Call Core Dental Bayside to book your assessment.

Address: 973 Nepean Hwy, Bentleigh VIC 3204 National: 13 13 16 Website: directory.coredental.com.au

Last reviewed: 8 June 2026