Sleep Disorder and TMD Services in Highgate Hill, QLD

Do you ever wake up feeling more tired than when you went to bed? Maybe you snore, grind your teeth or struggle with jaw pain, making it hard to get through the day. Our team at Be Well Dental specialises in diagnosing and treating sleep-related disorders like snoring, teeth grinding and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Imagine waking up feeling rested, free from pain and ready to tackle your day—that's the transformation we're here to provide!

Common Symptoms of TMD/TMJ 

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), often referred to as TMJ, can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms that impact your jaw, face and even other areas of your body. If you're experiencing any of the following, it could be a sign of TMD:

• Jaw Pain or tenderness 
• Difficulty chewing 
• Clicking or popping sounds 
• Lockjaw 
• Ear pain or fullness 
• Headaches or migraines 

A proper diagnosis is essential. Untreated sleep apnoea can raise your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure or stroke. Teeth grinding and jaw pain may lead to tooth damage, chronic headaches or jaw dysfunction. At Be Well Dental, we use advanced tools to diagnose your symptoms and create a personalised treatment plan.

We aim to get you back to living a healthy, comfortable and well-rested life. 

Here's how we do it:  

• Physical Self-Regulation – We'll teach you mindfulness techniques and breathing exercises to help you manage stress, reduce muscle tension and sleep better to relax your jaw.
• Medication – For some patients, medications like muscle relaxants or anti-inflammatories can help ease jaw pain and stop grinding. 
• Appropriate Referrals – If needed, we'll work with sleep physicians, physiotherapists or ENT specialists to make sure you're getting comprehensive care.
• BOTOX Therapeutic Injections – BOTOX injections can provide much-needed relief by relaxing overactive jaw muscles for those who struggle with persistent teeth grinding or jaw pain. 
• Custom Dental Splints – We create personalised dental splints to protect your teeth from damage and reduce pressure on your jaw joints.
• Myofunctional Therapy – Myofunctional therapy helps retrain oral muscles for better function through exercises to improve breathing, swallowing and posture.
• Orthodontics – Sometimes, teeth misalignment is at the root of sleep and jaw disorders. 
• Surgery – Surgery may be the best option in severe cases.

At Be Well Dental, we treat you as a whole person instead of only focusing on your symptoms. Our patient-centred approach is designed to identify and address the underlying causes of your concerns while providing relief.

Our dentists take the time to get to know your specific needs and collaborate with you to create a personalised treatment plan. We hope to help you improve your overall well-being so you can sleep better, feel better and enjoy a better quality of life! 

We invite you to contact us for a consultation with one of our dentists. 

We warmly welcome patients from Highgate Hill, QLD, as well as the surrounding areas of South Brisbane, West End, Dutton Park, Woolloongabba and Kangaroo Point.