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Do You Experience Any of These TMJ Symptoms?

Life isn't constant, and neither is our mouth. Our jaws and teeth are constantly changing and sometimes leads to an misaligned bite or stressed bite (called a malocclusion). This can cause all sorts of tmj symptoms such as:

• Headaches and migraines
• Jaw clicking
• Joint popping
• Sore jaw muscle
• Pain in your teeth and surrounding gum areas
• Inconsistent bite when you chew or close your mouth
• Stiff neck and stiff jaw

Your Headaches Could Be Starting In Your Mouth

Often patients do not mention consistent headaches or head pain to their dentist because they don’t see the correlations, but we urge you to tell us whatever health issues you are experiencing. Tight bites or tooth pain could be the root cause of your mild tension headache or even migraine. Our team is trained to look for wear and tear from teeth grinding or tension in the jaw, two factors in consistent headaches. A consultation with a dentist at the Burlington Family Dental Centre will help understand if that could be contributing to your head pain.

How We Treat TMJ Disorders

How We Treat Teeth Grinding, Jaw Pain, Headaches & Bruxism

No matter what is causing your TMD, it's important to get treatment early on to prevent damage and restore harmony to your mouth

Though all of the causes of bruxism are not known, stress is often a factor. If this is the case, a variety of stress reduction techniques may be recommended. We may also recommend medication to temporarily reduce stress and relieve pain.

Crowns, Bridges and Dental Restorations: Sometimes, spaces between the teeth, worn teeth, or teeth that are out of alignment may cause bruxism. Crowns, bridges, or other dental restorations can restore your bite and eliminate grinding and clenching.

Nightguard: A common and effective treatment for stopping the damage caused by bruxism is the use of a nightguard. A nightguard is a plastic device that fits over your top or bottom teeth and protects them from the damage caused by grinding. A custom nightguard, made from models of your mouth, usually offers the best protection.

You may not believe that you are grinding at night, because you do not hear it whilst asleep. Often your bed partner will hear you but may not mention it. If your teeth are starting to look worn, or are shifting, you should call us for an evaluation. We will diagnose the situation and offer you alternatives of management to minimise this type of trauma.

Botox: That's right. Your dentist can use Botox to treat TMJ at the clinic and it's a very effective therapy at treating headaches and migraines.

Here's what some of our patients think of our Burlington clinic

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 May Solis 
 
August 7, 2026.
 
 
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Can't say enough good things about Dr. Emma and her team. The whole team is super friendly and really good with kids — they explain things in a fun, easy way so nobody's scared which is a big deal for our anxious kids. If you're looking for a family dentist who actually cares, this is it!
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Aysha Ahmad 
 
August 5, 2026.
 
 
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Highly recommend Dr. Dsouza, she significantly improved my day to day and quality of life with her TMJ treatment, an issue I’ve dealt with since 15. Thank you dr. Dsouza!
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Jeff Davis 
 
July 22, 2026.
 
 
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Great place for dental work. Staff is pleasant and caring.
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Raymond Lorayes 
 
July 1, 2026.
 
 
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Great experience, everyone was knowledgeable and friendly. Very high tech and explained everything for me to understand.
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 S. Snedden 
 
June 19, 2026.
 
 
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Thankyou to my dentist Emma and her trusty assistant Mark and to my hygienist Lisa for the best in care. So appreciated! Thanks to Gurpreet and Jayati for the friendly care. As someone who has been in dentistry for 5 decades I would highly recommend Dr. DeSousa and her staff as a 5 star dental office. The clinical dentistry is superior. The care compassion and professionalism goes above and beyond. Thankyou Emma Mark Jayati and all for your ongoing care❣️
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Teresa Hammersley 
 
May 31, 2026.
 
 
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I was visiting Hamilton and had a dental emergency. This is the practice my friend loves and they saw me right away. I ended up needing an extraction and Dr. D’Souza and her hygienist, Mark, took such good care of me. They were so encouraging, professional, and kind. I especially liked how clearly they explained what they were doing and gave me directions for after care. It was a challenging procedure and Dr. D’Souza was very skilled and supportive! I was lucky to be in her care!
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Victoria Scholl 
 
May 27, 2026.
 
 
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Complete series of eras to check all my teeth, done carefully and respectfully by Mark.  The receptionist was able to decifer how to send in my bill to my new insurance company with no problem.  Dr. De Sousa welcomed me and thoroughly explained the results of all the tests, and which areas would need some work.  A very thorough initial new patient screening!!
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Olga Denisova 
 
May 22, 2026.
 
 
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Our 86-year-old mother had a dental emergency and required two tooth extractions. We called Burlington Family Dental Centre, and from the very first phone call we knew we were in good hands. Jayati, the administrator, was absolutely wonderful. She immediately made us feel that my mom would receive great care and attention. She gathered all the necessary information ahead of time, so when we arrived an hour later everything was already prepared for us, including estimates and paperwork. She was incredibly kind, patient, helpful, and compassionate with both our mom and us. Then we met Mark, the dental assistant, who was exceptionally attentive, caring, and professional. He thoroughly explained the procedure, detailed all aftercare instructions, prepared an aftercare package, and made my mom feel calm, comfortable, and reassured throughout the entire visit. Dr. Chen was outstanding. She carefully explained all available options and helped us make a truly informed decision. The extractions were performed quickly, smoothly, and very professionally. My mom didn't experience any discomfort during the procedure, which was such a relief for all of us. Our overall experience was amazing. It was an incredible relief to find such a compassionate and professional team who were able to help our elderly mother so promptly during an urgent situation. We are deeply grateful and highly recommend Burlington Family Dental Centre to anyone needing immediate dental care. Truly a 5-star experience!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
    
 
 

Is TMJ Covered by OHIP

This is one question we get asked a lot. TMJ treatment is mostly a dental service and therefore, it wouldn't be covered by OHIP. However, if you need medical surgery, it would then be covered. 

In the meantime, we can help you discover if TMJ therapy can be covered by your dental plan, whether it's all or partial. 

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