TMJ & Myofunctional Therapy Care
Jaw pain, clenching, morning headaches – many people assume these are just caused by stress. But as we learn more from airway research, how your jaws come together, how your tongue works, and how well you can breathe at night all are heavy contributors to the problem. At Hamada Orthodontics, we don’t just treat the symptoms — we find and fix the root cause of the problem!
If you experience chronic jaw pain, tightness, or facial discomfort, your bite, airway, and muscle function may be contributing factors. We take a whole-body approach to TMJ health, working to restore balance, improve breathing, and relieve tension—without unnecessary interventions.
Take This Short Quiz: Do You Have Signs of TMJ Dysfunction?
If you answered ‘yes’ to even one or two of these, it might be time to let us investigate. An imbalance in your jaw, airway, or oral muscles could be behind your pain – and we can help address it.
How We Treat
TMJ & Muscle Dysfunction
We focus on correcting jaw posture, tongue function, and airway health for lasting relief. Our customized treatment plans include:
Airway-Centered Orthodontics
Expanding and aligning the jaws to reduce airway restriction and alleviate tension.
Myofunctional Therapy
We work with therapists who strengthen oral muscles and restore proper tongue posture and nasal breathing.
Skeletal Expansion for Adults & Children
Improving jaw development for better airway space and facial balance.
Collaborative Care with ENTs, Sleep Specialists & Soft Tissue Therapists
Addressing sleep apnea, tongue
restrictions, and posture-related issues.
Why Tongue Function
& Jaw Alignment
Matter
Your tongue should act as a natural palate expander, shaping your airway and guiding facial growth. However, if it’s restricted (due to a tongue tie or improper function), it can lead to:
Poor jaw development
Collaborative Care Approach
Because TMJ disorders, airway issues, and muscle dysfunction involve multiple systems in the body, treatment is often most effective with a team approach. We work closely with:
- ENTs & Sleep Specialists – To diagnose airway-related TMJ problems.
- Myofunctional Therapists – To retrain oral muscles and improve breathing & posture.
- Physical Therapists & Craniosacral Specialists – To address head, neck & posture imbalances.
- General & Restorative Dentists – To ensure bite stability and long-term oral health.
In the end, everything comes back to one thing: lasting relief through comprehensive, airway-focused treatment—so you can breathe, sleep, and live better.
