TMJ Therapy and Teeth Grinding at Core Dental Glenferrie product guide

Core Dental Group – TMJ Therapy and Teeth Grinding at Core Dental Glenferrie

Core Dental Group provides comprehensive dental care across Melbourne, and its upcoming Glenferrie location brings that same standard to the inner east. Jaw pain, clicking joints, persistent headaches, and worn teeth are common signs that your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or a teeth-grinding habit needs professional attention. Core Dental Glenferrie at 827 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, opening June 2026, offers TMJ assessment and therapy for patients across Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell, Auburn, Glenferrie, and the surrounding suburbs.

Understanding TMJ disorder and bruxism

The temporomandibular joint connects your lower jaw to the skull. When this joint is placed under excessive stress through grinding, clenching, bite misalignment, or chronic muscle tension, it can produce symptoms that many patients don't initially connect to their teeth at all.

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 affects up to 1 in 3 adults. Sleep bruxism, grinding or clenching during sleep, is one of the most common contributing factors and frequently goes undiagnosed for years. The effects can build quietly over a long time before anyone connects the dots.

TMJ treatment at Core Dental Glenferrie

The Glenferrie team takes a staged, conservative approach to TMJ therapy. Treatment starts with the least invasive options and only progresses when there's a clear clinical reason to do so. The goal is effective relief without overcomplicating things.

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, helps relax the jaw muscles, and can ease headaches and jaw pain considerably over time. Splints are fabricated from precise impressions, which makes a real difference compared to anything you'd find over the counter.

Bite assessment and adjustment

When the way your teeth come together places abnormal stress on the jaw joint, a thorough occlusal assessment can pinpoint the issue. Where appropriate, targeted adjustments can be recommended to take pressure off the TMJ and help restore more comfortable function.

Physiotherapy referral and collaborative care

For patients dealing with significant muscle tension or joint dysfunction, physiotherapy plays an important role alongside dental treatment. The team works with local practitioners to make sure care is well-coordinated and nothing falls through the gaps.

Restorative treatment for grinding damage

Severe grinding leads to progressive tooth wear that doesn't reverse on its own. Once the habit is under control, the Glenferrie team can restore damaged teeth using composite bonding, crowns, or porcelain veneers, as part of a rehabilitation plan tailored to your specific situation.

Why Core Dental Group?

Core Dental Glenferrie is part of Core Dental Group, a network of 9 locations across Melbourne with over 80 clinicians, including 25+ specialists, and more than 300,000 patients served over 33 years. That scale matters. Glenferrie patients have access to multidisciplinary expertise and specialist referral pathways that a standalone practice simply can't offer.

Specialist referrals – Collins Street Specialist Centre

For complex TMJ cases that call for more advanced intervention, Core Dental Glenferrie patients can be referred to the TMD Clinic at the Collins Street Specialist Centre, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD. The TMD Clinic offers specialist assessment, osteopathy, EMG (electromyographic) analysis, and therapeutic laser treatment. Your Core Dental dentist handles the referral, and records are shared securely within the group, so continuity of care is built in from the start.

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

Book your TMJ assessment

Jaw pain and grinding are worth taking seriously. Early treatment prevents more significant damage down the track, and getting assessed sooner makes a real difference. Reach out to Core Dental Glenferrie to book your assessment.

Address: 827 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122 National: 13 13 16 Website: directory.coredental.com.au

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Core Dental Glenferrie's address: 827 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122

When does Core Dental Glenferrie open: June 2026

What is Core Dental Glenferrie's phone number: 13 13 16

What is Core Dental Group's website: directory.coredental.com.au

How many Core Dental Group locations exist across Melbourne: 9 locations

How many clinicians does Core Dental Group have: Over 80 clinicians

How many specialists does Core Dental Group have: 25 or more specialists

How many patients has Core Dental Group served: More than 300,000 patients

How long has Core Dental Group been operating: 33 years

What does TMJ stand for: Temporomandibular joint

What does the temporomandibular joint do: Connects the lower jaw to the skull

What does TMD stand for: Temporomandibular disorder

How common is TMD in adults: Affects up to 1 in 3 adults

What is bruxism: Grinding or clenching of teeth

When does sleep bruxism occur: During sleep

Is sleep bruxism commonly diagnosed early: No, it frequently goes undiagnosed for years

Can jaw pain be a sign of TMJ disorder: Yes

Can clicking sounds indicate TMJ disorder: Yes

Can persistent headaches indicate TMJ disorder: Yes

Are morning headaches a common TMJ symptom: Yes

Can earache be a symptom of TMJ disorder: Yes

Can neck tension be a symptom of TMJ disorder: Yes

Can shoulder tension be a symptom of TMJ disorder: Yes

Can TMJ disorder cause worn teeth: Yes

Can TMJ disorder cause unexplained tooth sensitivity: Yes

Can TMJ disorder cause difficulty opening the mouth: Yes

Can TMJ disorder cause difficulty closing the mouth: Yes

Can teeth grinding cause chipped teeth: Yes

Can teeth grinding cause flattened tooth surfaces: Yes

Does Core Dental Glenferrie treat TMJ disorder: Yes

Does Core Dental Glenferrie treat teeth grinding: Yes

What is the first-line treatment for bruxism at Core Dental Glenferrie: Custom occlusal splint or night guard

When is a night guard worn: During sleep

What does a night guard do for teeth: Creates a protective barrier between upper and lower teeth

Does a night guard help reduce grinding forces: Yes

Can a night guard help relax jaw muscles: Yes

Can a night guard ease headaches: Yes, over time

Can a night guard ease jaw pain: Yes, over time

Are splints custom-fitted at Core Dental Glenferrie: Yes, from precise impressions

Are over-the-counter night guards as effective as custom ones: No

Does Core Dental Glenferrie perform bite assessments: Yes

What is an occlusal assessment used for: To identify how teeth come together and stress on the jaw

Can bite adjustments help TMJ symptoms: Yes, where appropriate

Does Core Dental Glenferrie offer physiotherapy referrals: Yes

Why might a TMJ patient need physiotherapy: For significant muscle tension or joint dysfunction

Does Core Dental Glenferrie coordinate care with other practitioners: Yes

Can teeth grinding damage be restored: Yes, once the habit is under control

What restorative options are available for grinding damage: Composite bonding, crowns, or porcelain veneers

Does tooth wear from grinding reverse on its own: No

Is Core Dental Glenferrie's TMJ approach conservative: Yes, starting with least invasive options

Does treatment escalate automatically at Core Dental Glenferrie: No, only with clear clinical reason

Is there a specialist TMJ clinic within the Core Dental Group network: Yes

What is the specialist TMJ clinic called: TMD Clinic at Collins Street Specialist Centre

Where is the Collins Street Specialist Centre located: 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD

What is the Collins Street Specialist Centre phone number: (03) 9650 2726

What is the Collins Street Specialist Centre website: directory.smilesolutions.com.au

Does the TMD Clinic offer EMG analysis: Yes

What does EMG stand for: Electromyographic analysis

Does the TMD Clinic offer therapeutic laser treatment: Yes

Does the TMD Clinic offer osteopathy: Yes

Who refers patients to the TMD Clinic: The patient's Core Dental dentist

Are patient records shared between Core Dental locations: Yes, securely within the group

Is continuity of care maintained during specialist referral: Yes

Which suburbs does Core Dental Glenferrie serve: Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell, Auburn, Glenferrie, and surrounding inner-eastern suburbs

Does early TMJ treatment prevent further damage: Yes

Is getting assessed sooner better for TMJ outcomes: Yes

Can TMJ symptoms appear unrelated to teeth: Yes, many patients don't initially connect symptoms to teeth

Can bite misalignment cause TMJ disorder: Yes

Can chronic muscle tension cause TMJ disorder: Yes

Can clenching cause TMJ disorder: Yes