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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

TMJ disorder

TMJ disorder (or Temporo-Mandibular Joint dysfunction) is where the joint that allows the jaw to open and close is misaligned or overworked.

Problems with the function of this joint are common, with symptoms including joint pain, clicking or popping of the jaw, limited opening, earaches and headaches.

It can be caused by:

  • Unbalanced bite
  • Unbalanced dental work
  • Increased muscle activity
  • Increased sensitivity to pain
  • Wear and tear to the inside of the joint
  • Certain types of arthritis
  • Injury

Recommended treatment for TMJ disorder is dependent on individual circumstances, considering the severity of the problem and the cause. Common treatments include:

  • Rest
  • Exercises
  • Physical Therapy
  • Pain Killers
  • Habit control - with the use of night time splits
  • Use of a bite splint to help the jaw muscles relax
  • Manual adjustment of the bite by grinding the teeth - occlusal adjustment
  • Reconstructive dentistry
  • Orthodontics

Your The Mayhill Dental and Specialist Centre dentist will examine the physical functionality of the joint, as well as the internal health of the soft tissue within the mouth. X-rays and scans may also be used in order to obtain a full overview of functionality and determine the best course of treatment for your individual case.

If you are suffering from joint pain or have any concerns with your jaw function, give us a call on 01600 712020 to book a consultation today.

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861 Reviews

5.0

21st September 2025

The staff are very professional and extremely kind and patient with a very nervous mother.

19th September 2025

Reception team, Ben and his nurse are all excellent

19th September 2025

All staff friendly and polite.

19th September 2025

Dr Jason Hart

19th September 2025

Staff is really nice and attentive. Overall all treatment works and my teeth are in good condition

18th September 2025

Very professional practice, the whole team from reception staff and dental nurses to hygienist and dentist/orthodontist.

18th September 2025

Always brilliant service and Jason is a excellent dentist who has always shown compassion and kindness.

18th September 2025

I feel confident in the treatment I received. The technology in the practice is excellent.All staff are friendly, welcoming and efficient. Katherine, the hygienist, is excellent. She explains everything she does and offers great advice.Jason, my dentist is lovely. He is very friendly. He listens to any issues I have and is proficient in sorting things out.

18th September 2025

As a dental assistant should be

17th September 2025

I now get very anxious going to the dentist, due to having a bad experience when younger. Mayhill dentist was recommended by my daughter. Everyone was very professional and put me at ease. The dentist explained everything that was happening together with the nurse they made me feel comfortable and more relaxed during my treatment.

17th September 2025

Ben is very thorough, kind, patient. He makes you feel at ease. He doesn’t rush through the appointment. The surgery is immaculate, reception always makes you feel welcome. 10/10 for everything.

16th September 2025

Thoroughness of treatment with staff having clear awareness of my dental history and ongoing needs. Clarity of information about treatment and courtesy of staff throughout.

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Oliver Leedam

I received a very good prompt service, at a reasonable price.

12th September 2025

Jason is a superb and is kind and I trust him and that combination is amazing best dentist and I have experienced quite a few at 77 years old and teeth suffered because of dentist treatment towards me.

10th September 2025

All the staff are excellent. I saw Ryan Lello and he was superb, so calm and gentle, he made the whole experience very pleasant and put me at ease

9th September 2025

The caring and professionalism shown by every team member makes Mayhill a wonderful practice. I began treatment here as a highly nervous patient, now I consider going to the dentist a form of self-care rather than an ordeal. The support has been amazing. I can't speak highly enough of them.

8th September 2025

For my hygiene apt the nurse used the new machine which was far less traumatic than the usual manual scale and polish. I even booked another session in between my next scheduled 6 month check up. I know I need to floss but find this traumatic and appre intend the gentle way the hygienist broached this.

8th September 2025

Great team - dentist, nurse & reception

6th September 2025

Everyone was helpful & it all ran on time.

5th September 2025

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