Jaw pain or muscle soreness
The examination helps determine whether this concern belongs to this treatment or needs a different dental or medical approach.
JAW PAIN & BITE EVALUATION · BURBANK, CA
TMJ/TMD Treatment in Burbank, CA
Jaw soreness, clicking, clenching, headaches and worn teeth can have several causes. A TMJ/TMD evaluation looks at the jaw joints, muscles, bite and grinding patterns before deciding whether an appliance, home-care plan or referral is appropriate.
2800 W Magnolia Blvd, BurbankOpen daily · 8 AM–6 PM
Dr. Liyan MassabandDMD · MPH
Burbank practice2800 W Magnolia Blvd
Direct office access(818) 846-9041
Daily office hours8 AM–6 PM
START WITH WHAT YOU ARE NOTICING
A TMJ/TMD evaluation may be useful for
You do not need to know the diagnosis before you call. These are reasons to arrange an evaluation so the underlying cause and the most appropriate next step can be discussed.
Clicking or popping with jaw movement
The examination helps determine whether this concern belongs to this treatment or needs a different dental or medical approach.
Clenching or grinding, especially during sleep
The examination helps determine whether this concern belongs to this treatment or needs a different dental or medical approach.
Morning headaches with jaw tension
The examination helps determine whether this concern belongs to this treatment or needs a different dental or medical approach.
Tooth wear or repeated damage linked to grinding
The examination helps determine whether this concern belongs to this treatment or needs a different dental or medical approach.
Difficulty or discomfort when opening, chewing or moving the jaw
The examination helps determine whether this concern belongs to this treatment or needs a different dental or medical approach.
A CLOSER LOOK
Jaw pain needs an evaluation before it needs a device.
TMJ is the name of the jaw joint; TMD describes disorders involving the joint, chewing muscles and related structures. Symptoms can overlap with tooth problems, headaches, muscle tension, grinding and other medical conditions, so a night guard should not be treated as an automatic answer to every sore jaw.
At Magnolia Dentistry in Burbank, Dr. Liyan Massaband evaluates the pattern of symptoms, jaw movement, tooth wear, clenching or grinding habits and the bite. Depending on the findings, care may include bite protection, a custom appliance, home-care guidance or referral when the joint problem needs another clinician.
TREATMENT CONSIDERATIONS
Understand what changes the recommendation.
A useful treatment page should explain not only what can be done, but why one option may make more sense than another for a particular situation.
A custom night guard can protect teeth when grinding is part of the problem
A properly fitted guard may help protect teeth and restorations from nighttime grinding or clenching. Whether it helps jaw symptoms depends on the diagnosis, so the appliance should be selected after evaluating the bite and pattern of discomfort.
TMJ symptoms can overlap with tooth pain
A cracked tooth, infected tooth or bite problem can sometimes feel like jaw discomfort. Dental examination helps rule out tooth-related causes before a TMJ-focused plan is chosen.
Emergency dentist in BurbankComplex joint symptoms may need referral
Persistent locking, significant limitation of movement, trauma or symptoms that do not fit a routine dental appliance plan may need imaging or assessment by another dental or medical professional. Referral is part of responsible treatment planning when appropriate.
NEED A CLEAR STARTING POINT?
Call the practice and describe what you are experiencing.
We can help you choose the right type of appointment without expecting you to diagnose the problem yourself.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A clear sequence from assessment to follow-up.
The steps below describe the purpose of the visit. Your exact treatment sequence is based on examination findings and how your symptoms respond.
Map the symptoms
Discuss when pain occurs, jaw noises, headaches, grinding, sleep habits and previous dental treatment.
Examine jaw movement and the bite
Review joint movement, muscle tenderness, tooth wear and dental causes that may contribute to discomfort.
Choose a conservative next step
Discuss protection, home-care measures, an appliance when appropriate, follow-up or referral based on the findings.
AFTERCARE & LONG-TERM PLANNING
The follow-up is part of the treatment.
Follow the appliance or home-care instructions provided for your individual findings. Do not increase appliance wear or make bite changes on your own because symptoms can have different causes.
Contact the practice if pain is worsening, the jaw begins locking, mouth opening becomes significantly limited, or new tooth pain develops.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Answers before you decide what to do next.
These answers are general information. A clinical examination determines what applies to your situation.
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MEET YOUR DENTIST AT MAGNOLIA
Dr. Liyan Massaband.
Care with perspective.
Dr. Massaband provides general, cosmetic, and implant dental care at Magnolia Dentistry in Burbank. Her dental and public health training informs an approach that considers your oral health alongside your overall well-being.
Her training includes Physiological Sciences at the University of Arizona, a Master of Public Health from the University of Southern California, and a Doctor of Dental Medicine from Midwestern University.
A FOUNDATION IN DENTISTRY & PUBLIC HEALTH
DMD · MPH
California board-certified dentist · General, cosmetic & implant care
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