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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

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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

1314 Reviews

5.0

10th July 2025

The staff , make you feel welcome and relaxed. Very kind and listen to you . The visit to the hygienist, who was so lovely , explained everything. I have just joined the practice and am very happy with the service and treatment.

10th July 2025

All the staff are very caring and helpful. I am always seen on time. Never feel rushed and always allowed time to chat to the dentist. During treatments the staff constantly check that I am OK. Great service all round. Many thanks.

5th July 2025

Welcoming friendly co-operative, helpful and understanding reception staff combined with courteous, polite and experienced dentist as well as pleasant and attentive dental nurse. Thanks to everyone involved for arranging my appointment at very short notice on a Friday saving me a weekend of pain.

4th July 2025

very friendly and professional hygenist

3rd July 2025

Claire is the best hygienist I have experienced in Dorset. I have a very lower threshold to pain and Claire is mindful of this. Great care and great service. Thank you.

3rd July 2025

The reception staff are always welcoming and polite. Tom is friendly and efficient and explains everything as he goes along.

3rd July 2025

My teeth don't just look great they also feel good. Good to use!? I have my own Hollywood smile

3rd July 2025

Friendly & Happy staff was great to have some banter too !

3rd July 2025

Friendly staff

27th June 2025

The reception staff were very helpful with a question I had about my dental plan. They did not know the answer so they phoned and came back to me with the answer before my appointment. They are always very polite and welcoming.I am not a fan of going to the dentist having had some not so good experiences with the dentist as a child and with one previous dentist.The dentist and hygienist are mindful of this and always reassure me explaining what they are going to do before starting. This had made it a much more positive experience since joining Envisage Ferndown several years ago.

27th June 2025

Just great really

26th June 2025

Have been going there for a very long time. Always polite , helpfull and very informative

26th June 2025

Friendly and helpful

25th June 2025

Envisage has always made me feel totally comfortable and confident during my visits.

17th June 2025

Friendly atmosphere, experienced staff.

17th June 2025

First class service

15th June 2025

Beckky takes great care to do the best job she can. She and the assistant were friendly, efficient and professional

14th June 2025

Staff are always friendly and helpful. My dentist is excellent and explains everything well and not pushy. Also has a lovely manner.

14th June 2025

The overall friendliness, efficiency and surroundings.

14th June 2025

Thank you for your excellent service ,keep the best job.Tom and his team is amazing dentist, very friendly, helpful and he kept me informed what they were doing,before, during, and after tretament/ surgery , and make me so relax during the tretment.

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