Can TMJ Cause Tooth Pain? Jaw vs Tooth | Perth Dentist

Can TMJ Cause Tooth Pain? Jaw vs Tooth | Perth Dentist

by | 25 Sep, 2026

Can TMJ Cause Tooth Pain? How to Tell the Difference Patients often come to me with a toothache, and sometimes when I look at the tooth, I can’t find anything wrong with it. No decay, no crack, nothing going on at the gum. So where is the pain coming from? Sometimes the answer is the jaw. Your jaw joints and chewing muscles can refer pain (send it somewhere other than where it starts), and that pain can feel a lot like a sore tooth. But tooth pain has plenty of other causes too, like decay, a cracked tooth, gum problems or an infection. So if you’ve had pain that won’t settle, it’s worth getting it checked properly rather than guessing. What is TMJ? TMJ is short for temporomandibular joint. That’s your jaw joint, and you have one on each side, just in front of your ears. It’s a very unusual joint. Most joints just pivot, but when you open really wide, your jaw joint actually slides forward out of its socket and then back in again. It can move side to side as well. That flexibility is what lets you chew, talk and yawn, and it’s also why things can go out of balance. When people say they “have TMJ”, they usually mean temporomandibular disorder, or TMD. That’s the umbrella term for problems with the jaw joints, the chewing muscles, or both. Symptoms vary a lot from person to person. The ones I see most often include: Jaw or facial pain Sore, tender muscles around the jaw or temples Pain when chewing Clicking or popping that hurts Trouble opening...
How Much are Veneers? What You Need to Know

How Much are Veneers? What You Need to Know

by | 2 Mar, 2022

How much are veneers? What affects the cost What happens when you trip on the stairs and chip a front tooth? Or when years of wear and old dental work have left your teeth uneven or discoloured? Veneers are one of the options a dentist may talk you through. Porcelain veneers and composite veneers are the two most common types, and the cost between them can vary quite a bit. This article covers what veneers are, how long they tend to last, and what goes into the price. What are veneers? A veneer is a thin layer of material bonded to the front surface of a tooth. It is shaped and shaded to suit the teeth around it. Veneers can be used to repair chipped or broken edges, or to cover discolouration that hasn’t responded to whitening. In some cases they can also even out teeth that differ in size and shape, or reduce small gaps. They aren’t the right fit for everyone. Decay or gum problems may need to be treated first, and sometimes a crown or orthodontic treatment is the better option. That gets worked out at your consultation. How long do veneers last? Composite veneers are made from tooth-coloured resin and are usually built up directly on the tooth. They tend to cost less, though they generally need repair or replacement sooner. Many last around 5 to 7 years. Porcelain veneers are made in a dental lab from impressions or scans of your teeth. They cost more upfront, and with good care they can last 10 years or longer. How long either type lasts depends a...
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