TMJ & Migraine Therapy

The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) connect your jaw to your skull and are among the most-used joints in your body. When they fall out of alignment or become inflamed — through stress, clenching, grinding, bite issues or injury — the resulting pain can radiate through your face, jaw, neck and head.

Common Symptoms

• Jaw pain, soreness or tenderness
• Clicking, popping or locking of the jaw
• Frequent tension headaches or migraines
• Earache or ringing in the ears
• Worn, chipped or sensitive teeth from grinding
• Pain when chewing or yawning

How Dr. Kennedy Treats TMJ

Treatment begins with a thorough evaluation — your bite, your joints, your tooth wear patterns and your medical history. Many patients find meaningful relief with a custom-fit oral appliance worn at night that repositions the jaw, protects teeth from grinding and lets inflamed joints rest. For more complex cases, Dr. Kennedy may recommend bite adjustments, restorative work or a coordinated plan with your physician.

NTI Migraine Appliances

For patients suffering from frequent tension migraines linked to clenching, a small NTI-style device worn at night can dramatically reduce migraine frequency and intensity by preventing the muscle contractions that trigger them.