20/11/2025
A patient visits the clinic with ongoing jaw pain affecting both sides and difficulty opening her mouth comfortably. Instead of limiting the assessment to the joint alone, the consultation begins with understanding her overall pattern of health — including how she sleeps, whether she clenches or grinds, her stress levels, and what treatments she has already undergone.
At Dr. Sowmya’s Dental Care, TMJ is treated by looking at the entire system. Jaw muscles, bite balance, posture, sleep quality, and emotional patterns all play a role in how the joint behaves. This helps us understand the root cause rather than only addressing the painful area.
The treatment plan recommended combines dental care with dental acupuncture. Acupuncture activates specific points in the face and jaw, easing tension, calming stress-driven muscle responses, and strengthening weakened pathways. This approach supports long-term improvement rather than temporary comfort.
Lifestyle guidance is also shared as part of the healing process, such as improving sleep quality, adding simple daily movement to release tension, and developing a calmer mindset to reduce internal stress. With this combined approach, patients often notice better jaw mobility, reduced strain, and steady recovery.
This reflects our philosophy of care: healing the jaw begins by understanding the entire person — their habits, their stress, their routines, and their overall well-being.
Address:
Dr. Sowmya’s Dental Care
No. 25/11, Cenotaph 2nd Lane, Teynampet, Chennai – 600018
Phone: +91 87545 16531
Email: drsowmyasdentalcare@gmail.com
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