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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

TMJ disorder

TMJ disorder (or Temporo-Mandibular Joint dysfunction) is where the joint that allows the jaw to open and close is misaligned or overworked.

Problems with the function of this joint are common, with symptoms including joint pain, clicking or popping of the jaw, limited opening, earaches and headaches.

It can be caused by:

  • Unbalanced bite
  • Unbalanced dental work
  • Increased muscle activity
  • Increased sensitivity to pain
  • Wear and tear to the inside of the joint
  • Certain types of arthritis
  • Injury

Recommended treatment for TMJ disorder is dependent on individual circumstances, considering the severity of the problem and the cause. Common treatments include:

  • Rest
  • Exercises
  • Physical Therapy
  • Pain Killers
  • Habit control - with the use of night time splits
  • Use of a bite splint to help the jaw muscles relax
  • Manual adjustment of the bite by grinding the teeth - occlusal adjustment
  • Reconstructive dentistry
  • Orthodontics

Your Newcastle Dental Practice dentist will examine the physical functionality of the joint, as well as the internal health of the soft tissue within the mouth. X-rays and scans may also be used in order to obtain a full overview of functionality and determine the best course of treatment for your individual case.

If you are suffering from joint pain or have any concerns with your jaw function, give us a call on 01782 616178 to book a consultation today.

Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Newcastle Dental Practice. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

861 Reviews

5.0

11th December 2025

Dr Emily was excellent as always – she explained everything to me clearly and gave me options. The reception team were equally excellent – they managed to get me in for an emergency appointment with no trouble and they helped me to increase membership my DenPlan within seconds.

11th December 2025

Staff very helpful and professional, everything was explained to me before each procedure and asked if I was okay as each procedure was carried out. I felt very comfortable.

11th December 2025

Staff all very friendly and helpful. Dentist first rate. Hygienists first rate. Dental nurses caring. What more could one want?

11th December 2025

Very professional practice with very friendly and helpful staff.

10th December 2025

You felt listened to by the dentist who was very professional and pleasant

10th December 2025

Staff are friendly and competent, my dentist remembered me from previous visits and we had a conversation about my teeth that put me at ease for the future.

9th December 2025

The professionalism of staff, short waiting time and elevated care of dentist

5th December 2025

Very knowledgeable, very helpful, always eager to give advice.

5th December 2025

I have always been very nervous when having to visit the dentists. Since going to the Newcastle clinic I have so much more confident due to the way they treat me.They are caring considerate and very patient so much so that I dont worry nearly as much when my appointment is due.

5th December 2025

The staff are so friendly. They are so caring and patient

4th December 2025

I have been using the dental practice for a number of years and have been highly satisfied with the treatment I have received. I’ve always found the receptionist very helpful. And the dentist and the hygienist very good. I have no issues with the practice at all other than satisfaction.

28th November 2025

Friendly staff, approachable, clean relaxing environment,

28th November 2025

I find all the staff very friendly and very professional at all times.

28th November 2025

The staff are welcoming, the waiting area perfectly adequate, the clinical rooms are always well presented but most importantly the dentist are very good and work to very high standards always checking that you are comfortable, they give me a lot of confidence in there ability and work.

27th November 2025

Attentive staff, sensitive to my needs. Thoroughly professional.

27th November 2025

After my treatment I had to wait in reception to obtain medication and instructions for my post-procedure care. It had not been prepared in advance si I had to wait. I was in some discomfort and wanted to get back to my car to apply an ice pack. The recption staff noticed my discomfort and were very considerate aking if they could help me in any way and offering assistance when I was ready to leave. In my opinion it was an illustration 'of your motto: Putting patients first.

26th November 2025

Everybody is always so friendly. We love the fact that from the minute you walk in the door you are made to feel welcome. We are always greeted by our first names and a happy smile which makes a real difference, especially to my extremely nervous husband. The personal touch is what makes this practice stand out from any other we have used before.

23rd November 2025

Friendly, professional staff

22nd November 2025

Reception staff are all very friendly and professional and go above and beyond to make appointments at convenient times to suit. My experience with the dentist was fantastic, i had a replacement bridge which I didn’t think possible. I am over the moon with the treatment I received and can now smile again.

22nd November 2025

Everything was very good

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