Our team at Radiance Dentistry understands that jaw tension, clenching and grinding can affect your oral health, as well as how you eat, speak and move through your day. TMJ concerns and bruxism often build quietly, like a hinge that tightens over time, until everyday movements start to feel strained or uncomfortable.Our Personalised Approach to TMD And Bruxism
At Radiance Dentistry, treatment begins with listening and getting to know you. Dr Proctor takes time to understand your symptoms, daily habits, medical history and any contributing factors, such as stress, sleep patterns or posture.
If you experience anxiety, sensory sensitivities or are neurodivergent, we specifically and carefully tailor your treatment to best suit your needs and levels of comfort. We consider sensitivities to materials, sound and environment in an effort to create a more supportive experience.
Treatment Options That Work with You 
Dr Proctor helps manage temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) using a collaborative, team-based approach and refers patients to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist and a physiotherapist where appropriate to support comprehensive care.
Dr Proctor tailors treatment to each patient. Where clinically appropriate, she uses therapeutic injections as one of several modalities to help manage TMD and headaches associated with parafunctional habits following a thorough assessment and discussion of potential benefits, risks and alternatives.
We tailor treatment to your individual needs, which may include:
- Therapeutic Injections — Therapeutic injections aim to relax overactive jaw muscles to help manage TMD and bruxism, reducing muscle tension and associated discomfort where clinically appropriate.
- Custom oral splints (nightguards) — Oral splints are designed to reduce pressure from clenching or grinding and protect your teeth while you sleep.
- Orthodontic assessment and treatment — In some cases, adjusting alignment can help improve how your teeth come together and reduce strain on the jaw.
- Bite adjustment or restorative care — Where needed, small adjustments or restorations may help balance your bite.
- Lifestyle and habit guidance — We offer practical strategies to help manage clenching patterns, posture and daily habits.
- ENT Referrals — We recommend referral to an ENT specialist as part of managing TMD and bruxism where clinically appropriate to assess airway and related structures. This also helps us provide a comprehensive, team-based approach to care.
Dr Proctor discusses each option with you, including benefits and considerations, so you can make informed decisions about your treatment and ongoing care.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Your visit begins with a detailed conversation and assessment with your TMJ and bruxism dentist in Sydney, Dr Proctor. Next, our team evaluates your jaw movement, bite and any signs of wear or tension. From there, we create a plan that supports both immediate comfort and long-term oral health. We may make adjustments over time as needed.
