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TMJology strives to offer a range of options to address the needs of as many patients as possible. Not sure where to start? Schedule a free 30-minute discovery call to review your symptoms. Together, we’ll determine the program that best fits your needs. This initial consultation can be completed by phone or Zoom.
TMJD Assessment & Myofunctional Considerations
• Review Health History & the Role of Fascia
• Collect a thorough client health history:
• Dental history, orthodontics, surgeries, trauma
• History of headaches, neck pain, sleep, breathing issues • Habits: nail biting, clenching, gum chewing, mouth breathing
• Discuss the role of fascia: Restrictions in fascial tissue from the neck up may affect jaw mobility, posture, and function
• TMJ Anatomy & Function
• Basic overview of TMJ structure: Mandibular condyle, articular disc, temporal bone
• Muscles involved: masseter, temporalis, medial/lateral pterygoids, digastric, suprahyoid group
• Normal function: Smooth opening and closing. Functional range of motion: opening, lateral, and protrusion movements
• Addressing TMJD from an Orofacial Myofunctional Perspective
• Common OMDs contributing to TMJD: Low/resting tongue posture. Open-mouth posture/lip incompetence . Habitual compensation by accessory muscles (e.g., mentalis, SCM, platysma). Structural restrictions: Tongue, lip, or buccal ties. Tethered oral tissues (TOTs) affecting muscle function and mobility. Myofascial restrictions from head and neck influencing oral structures.
• Documenting Range of Motion (ROM)
•Self-Palpation Techniques of: Extraoral muscles: masseter, temporalis, SCM, suprahyoids. Intraoral muscles: medial/lateral pterygoid (as tolerated), floor of mouth.
•Identify areas of tenderness, asymmetry, or tightness
• Review of Treatment & Home Programs
•Manual therapy goals and techniques: Myofunctional exercises: tongue posture, nasal breathing, oral rest posture.
•Collaboration with other providers (SLPs, dentists, chiropractors).
$200
INCLUDED IN THE EVALUATION:
• A review of your health history forms.
• Photographs assessing for a tongue, lip and buccal ties if present.
• A comprehensive orofacial examination which includes examination of: Breathing, oral habits, occlusion (bite), hard and soft tissues of the mouth, orofacial appearance (symmetry, posture, and function of related muscles and the jaw joint), tongue function, appearance, and resting position, chewing, drinking, and swallowing patterns
• Throughout this program, we’ll focus on the muscles that support the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), as well as the muscles of the neck, face, and tongue.
• After completing a comprehensive 90-minute initial assessment, we’ll meet weekly for four sessions, each lasting approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
• Once all four sessions are completed, a final evaluation will be conducted to assess your progress.
• Please note: This is not traditional myofunctional therapy. Think of it as The Jaw Code: TMJ Relief, Unlocked, but fully customized with exercises tailored specifically to your needs.
$350
After the initial evaluation is finished, we will schedule the four weekly meetings and final evaluation.