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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 Envisage Dental Ferndown 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 01202 871488 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 Envisage Dental Ferndown. 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

1529 Reviews

5.0

26th February 2026

Friendly professional service

26th February 2026

All staff pleasant and professional.

JW

Joe Wood

cannot recommend Dr Rowland and the team at this local dental practice highly enough. From the very first consultation, I felt completely at ease — welcomed with warmth, professionalism, and genuine care. Every step of my treatment was explained clearly and thoughtfully, which gave me total confidence in the process.<br><br>The reconstruction of my upper teeth is nothing short of stunning. The attention to detail, precision, and artistry involved have completely transformed my smile. Not only do my teeth look beautifully natural, but they also feel comfortable and perfectly fitted. The results have truly exceeded my expectations.<br><br>Dr Rowland’s expertise, patience, and dedication to excellence are evident in every aspect of the work. If you are looking for exceptional dental care and life-changing results, this practice is simply outstanding. Thank you for giving me back my smile — I couldn’t be happier!

21st February 2026

Both, the dentist and the dental nurse were so thorough and explained every little detail to me and made sure what is about to happen, what will happen after today's treatment. I felt in good hands!

20th February 2026

Everything handled professionally. We have used them for over 30 years, including travelling from Birmingham for 4 years, rather than switch dentist

19th February 2026

Excellent, friendly staff.

19th February 2026

I am a very nervous patient. Staff make me feel calm and relaxed

18th February 2026

The amount of care and attention received especially as I had confused the date of my appointment. As I was due to have surgery the following week the team made sure I was seen.

18th February 2026

Professional staff. Friendly, welcoming atmosphere that creates a relaxing environment.Excellent care and explanation of each procedure.

17th February 2026

The new dentist was very personable and full of ideas of how to tackle a very longstanding issue. Also lovely with my teenagers the previous day. Very engaged, interested and kind.

13th February 2026

The personal approach towards patients and the professionalism in treatments

11th February 2026

Friendly,helpful,considerate,experts

11th February 2026

All the members of the team were very friendly and put me at ease.

11th February 2026

Calm reassurance, putting customers at ease

10th February 2026

Olga my hygienist understood my concerns, explained everything in detail, carried through on what she promised. I’m very happy with her cre

LD

Lindsay Dominey

Recommended by a friend. My teeth were becoming more crooked as I was getting older. Tom Rowland put me at ease from the very beginning and throughout the whole process of the Invisalign treatment. Can’t thank Tom enough for helping me rebuild my confidence to be able to smile again!

7th February 2026

Sara diagnosed the problem as being a recurring abscess problem as predicted by Sue Walker after a previous visit. Despite Sara's sterling efforts and using the maximum allowable anaesthetic she was unable to deaden the pain due to the inflammation of the abscess. She then prescribed a course of anti-biotic capsules to alleviate the infection so that a further attempt to extract the offending tooth. All treatment options were explained and a further appointment made for extraction. Sara and the dental nurse were brilliant. Many thanks. Adrian Hansen.

7th February 2026

The hygienist and dental nurse were both very caring and informative.

7th February 2026

The reception staff acknowledged and greeted me on arrival. The Hygienist explained what was going to be done during the appointment. I didn’t feel any pain during the procedure. Overall, everyone was very friendly.

6th February 2026

Claire is an excellent hygienist. I have been seeing her for many years and am very satisfied with her treatment and professionalism.I was going to contact the practice manager as I was horrified at the cost of my treatment as it had increased by almost £20 since my last visit (5months ago) due to new equipment. Patients should be informed of any increase beforehand so that they can decide whether they wish to go ahead with treatment or not. I am in future going to have to visit the practice less often due to the exorbitant cost of a 30 minute appt.. I appreciate that it is Envisage who set the price and not the hygienist.’

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