TMJ Treatment · Makati
Jaw pain, clicking, clenching, and worn teeth are rarely about one tooth — they are about how the upper and lower jaws interact, under load, over time. DevelopDent approaches TMJ and bite concerns conservatively, with structural and functional assessment grounded in craniodontics training.
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The temporomandibular joints — the two small joints just in front of each ear — let the lower jaw open, close, and slide. When the way the teeth meet, the muscles that move the jaw, and the joints themselves stop working together, the symptoms range from clicking and stiffness to chronic headaches, worn or chipped teeth, and difficulty chewing.
The treating dentist holds advanced training in craniodontics and TMJ-focused planning. The clinic approaches these cases conservatively — diagnosis first, reversible interventions before irreversible ones, and an honest call on when a referral to a specialist (oral surgeon, physiotherapist, or pain specialist) is the right next step.
TMJ assessment is also embedded into comprehensive dental care here — particularly when planning orthodontic treatment, full-mouth restorations, or extensive cosmetic work.
Many patients live with these symptoms for years without connecting them to the bite. A structured assessment is worthwhile when any of the following persist:
TMJ assessment is a multi-system examination — bite, muscles, and joints all considered together. The first appointment is diagnostic; treatment is discussed once the picture is clear.
When the symptoms began, how they have changed, what triggers them, what eases them. Habits like nail-biting, gum chewing, posture, and sleep patterns all enter the picture.
Range of motion, joint sounds, tenderness mapping across the masseter, temporalis, and lateral pterygoid muscles. Findings are recorded against a baseline so progress can be measured objectively.
Using 3D intraoral scanning and articulating papers, the treating dentist evaluates how the teeth meet, where forces are concentrated, and where wear patterns are appearing.
Where appropriate, the first interventions are reversible: occlusal splints (night guards), bite refinement, muscle therapy, behavioural changes, and a monitoring schedule. Irreversible work — restorations, orthodontic correction, or surgical referral — is discussed only once conservative options have been weighed.
If a TMJ finding affects a larger plan — for example, an orthodontic or full-mouth case — the bite consideration is built into that plan from the start, rather than discovered mid-treatment.
DevelopDent is located on the ground floor of Legaspi Tower 200 on Paseo de Roxas — a short walk from Greenbelt and accessible from across Makati CBD, Salcedo Village, and BGC.
Directions and getting here →1st Floor, Legaspi Tower 200
107 Paseo de Roxas Street
Legazpi Village, Makati, 1229
Legazpi Village · near Greenbelt
Ayala Triangle · Salcedo Village
A TMJ assessment at DevelopDent is built around understanding what is happening, why, and what the lowest-risk first step looks like. Treatment follows the diagnosis — not the other way around.
