TMJ therapy (CMD)

CMD stands for craniomandibular dysfunction and refers to functional disorders in the area of the jaw joint and the chewing muscles. These can cause a wide range of symptoms in the head, neck and face.

Common symptoms include a clicking jaw, pain when chewing, limited mouth opening, headaches, neck pain, earache or tinnitus that cannot be explained otherwise.

The diagnosis is based on a thorough examination of the jaw joints and chewing muscles, often supplemented by manual functional analysis, X-rays or 3D scans to find the cause of the symptoms.

Treatment is tailored to you and can include a combination of a custom-fitted bite splint (night guard), physiotherapy, relaxation exercises and, if necessary, correction of misaligned teeth.

Yes, stress is a common trigger or aggravating factor for CMD, as it often leads to unconscious grinding or clenching of the teeth, which overloads the jaw muscles. Relaxation exercises can help here.