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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

1447 Reviews

5.0

13th November 2025

Friendly, compassionate, competent

13th November 2025

All dental practitioners and nurses are very friendly and competent. Rebecca explained clearly what needed to be done. She is very thorough.The problem experienced at the surgery concerns parking. As it was raining everyone came in their own car, filling the available parking spaces and partly rendering it impossible to manoeuvre out of the carpark! Cars were blocking the entrance/exit. Car share programme perhaps?

13th November 2025

Everyone very efficient.Excellent explanation of procedures and recommendations.Clearly organised before appointment, so time to complete very swift.Lovely people everywhere.Thanks.

13th November 2025

Friendly and professional service throughout. Good advice given in both appointments and impressed that the hygenist picked up that my current medication would be having an impact on my gum bleed problem.

12th November 2025

Really cannot fault anything, the team exceed expectations every time. My appointments have always started bang on time and dentists and hygienists are expert in explaining exactly what's happening

12th November 2025

Friendly, professional staff

12th November 2025

I saw Super Sue Walker and had the usual first class care and attention

12th November 2025

It is the quality of the dentist that makes the process so positive. Really good communication with everything explained. It always feels like that every stage is being done thoroughly with no skimping on the time taken. I understand that my dentist is leaving and I will have to evaluate the replacement dentist to decide if I will be continuing at the practice.

12th November 2025

Fantastic caring staff was made to feel at ease, everything really well explained, and was asked through was everything okLovely staff all round

RJ

Ryan Jasinski

Tom is an absolute animal on teeth he’s the only guy that has made me want to smile for the past 10 years 10/10 service would recommend.

LC

Lauren Cooper

Tom was the absolute best! So friendly and made me feel immediately comfortable and relaxed. Would recommend to anyone!

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Nicole

I recently traveled from London for a routine dental check-up with Dr. Tom Rowland at Envisage Feendown, and it was absolutely worth it! From the moment I arrived, he made me feel completely comfortable and at ease — not always something you can say about a dentist visit. Dr. Rowland is incredibly friendly, professional, and clearly knows his craft. During my appointment, I asked about teeth whitening, and he took the time to explain the process in detail and answer all my questions. He really knows how to put a smile on your face — and a great one at that! I was so impressed that I’ve already scheduled an upcoming teeth whitening. I left feeling well taken care of and truly in great hands.

2nd November 2025

treated as an individual,was given undivided attention,pleased with treatment and options I may have if required .Professional ,safe enviroment and felt safe and comfortable

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Mark Giltrow

I have had the best experience with Tom and the team at Envisage Ferndown. Invisalign and veneers done, nothing is too much trouble, the results are perfect and customer experience and support the whole way has been impeccable. Could not be happier with my results! Thank you for putting the literal smile back on my face with the most perfect veneers.

1st November 2025

All staff put patient care and satisfaction as their priority

1st November 2025

Everyone is very friendly and make you feel at ease. The dentist and the hygienist were very clear in what they were explaining.

1st November 2025

Having cracked my front tooth I was offered a same day appt. My Dentist wasn't on duty so I was treated by Sue Walker. She was up to date with the history of the tooth and offered a small filling. All very efficient and painless Thank you

1st November 2025

Highly professional service with great care bing shown at all times.I have a repeat appointment arranged to complete the treatment .

1st November 2025

Very friendly, easy to talk to everyone. They listened to my concerns and suggested ways forward. Procedures were slick, every stage was done with politeness. The staff are knowledgable, the facilities are good.

31st October 2025

Tom always does a really good check up. He never looks at ways to make me spend unecessary money. He is always friendly and polite as all the staff are.

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