TMJ disorders, a type of temporomandibular disorder or TMD, can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement - often it is not voluntary, and during when the patient is asleep, but can happen during the daytime too for some people.
Other names that TMD is referred to as, may be Jaw clenching, teeth grinding and Bruxism. This page talks about treatment for all of them as one, whilst there may be slight differences in the names, this walks around the same condition, medically speaking.
Causes of TMJ/TMD or Jaw Clenching in Daoist Medicine
In Daoist medicine, there is a deeper rooted cause for this, and TMJ is a possible symptom of it - which should be treated rather than ignored. The possible causes or reasons for TMJ/TMD, can be hormone related, stress related, or even nutrition related. In complex cases, it can be all the above in different combination - therefore, a proper diagnosis is essential to build a proper treatment plan suitable for the patient involved.
Treatment for TMJ using Acupuncture often has great results at our clinic - patients will feel results from the very first treatment, but multiple treatments are required to properly treat the condition. A home protocol may be given, depending on the final diagnosis of the patient's condition, as there can be many reasons for TMJ.
Our Clinic, Eastern Scholars Clinic, is based in London, near London Victoria train station; and have been treating patients for 15+ years.
Diagnosis via Advanced Pulse Diagnosis of TMJ/Teeth Grinding/Jaw Clenching/Bruxism
Eastern Scholars Acupuncture and Herbs Clinic is unique, where our Oriental Medical Doctor, Selman Ijaz, belongs to a Medical Daoist Lineage, which uses the most advanced pulse diagnosis system in the world. He has taught western doctors in Nottingham University, as well as internationally.
This pulse diagnosis system, is what helps understand the root cause of the condition or symptom that the patient is going through. This allows to provide the best treatment for the condition, with the best possible outcome.
Treatment Costs for TMJ with Acupuncture
Initial appointment, consultation, diagnosis and treatment is £150 - and follow-up treatments are £80 per treatment. Usually the first treatment takes about an hour, or less; afterward, follow-up treatments take 30 minutes on average.
If you are a student, we can provide a 20% discount for all treatments, please inquire by texting us.
Frequently Asked Questions for TMJ treatment with Acupuncture
- Does Acupuncture treatment for TMJ hurt?
No, acupuncture treatment does not hurt for TMJ/TMD/Bruxism. The needles are hair thin, and at most, you feel a very light pinch, which is nothing like hospital needles.
2. How long does it take to resolve Jaw Clenching/Teeth Grinding or TMJ/TMD?
Treatment time can vary depending on the condition, and if you do need to come in for follow-up treatments again, how often are you able to come. That as well as how severe the condition is - there can be times that the first treatment is enough, and you are given a certain protocol to follow at home - but there are times when the patient needs to come 2–3 times a week, for a few weeks, before they don't need acupuncture treatments.
Further Information on Treatment for TMJ/TMD and Jaw Clenching (Bruxism).
The video below explains some of the things covered in this page.