There are signs that your bite might be working against you. Whether it’s waking up with a jaw ache and sensitive teeth, finding the root cause is vital. Modern technology like MODJAW® helps dentists understand how the jaw and mouth move together. This lets them design treatments that last longer for maximum comfort.
If you’re considering a smile makeover, mending any functionality issues, or a deeper understanding of your dental options, MODJAW® might be the fit for you.
What Affects Jaw Pain and Sensitivity?
Bite problems don’t happen overnight. Several factors can throw jaw alignment off track:
- Grinding or clenching: It often occurs during sleep without you knowing
- Missing teeth: Forces remaining teeth to work harder
- Old dental work: Crowns or fillings that don’t fit properly anymore
- Stress: Causes muscle tension that affects jaw position
- Natural tooth wear: Years of chewing gradually change how teeth meet
When your bite is uneven, some teeth take on more pressure than others. This leads to sensitivity, chips, and discomfort.
What Is MODJAW® in Dentistry?
MODJAW® is a simple and painless scan that provides 4D visualisations of how your jaw moves in real time. It helps us see how your teeth come together when you chew, talk, or smile.
The technology shows us:
- Real-time jaw movement – how your jaw tracks when you open and close
- Bite pressure patterns – where you’re putting too much force
- Chewing cycle analysis – whether both sides of your jaw work evenly
- Early warning signs – problems we can catch before they cause pain
This gives dentists valuable information about:
- Whether you’re clenching or grinding (even if you don’t realise it)
- Where pressure is building up and causing damage
- Why dental work may not have lasted in the past
During the scan, which takes a few minutes, you’ll wear a small sensor while moving your jaw naturally. This captures dynamic interactions between the teeth and jaw joints. There are no needles or invasive measures, just precise data about your bite.
Who Is This For?
You might benefit from a MODJAW® scan if you have:
- Worn or chipped teeth
- Jaw tension or grinding
- Dental work that keeps breaking, like veneers
- Have had crowns or fillings that didn’t last
- Feel your bite is “off”
- Clicking, popping, or pain when you chew
- Plans for major dental work
Why Digital Dentistry Like MODJAW® Matters
Many people might seek support if they have chipped teeth, jaw tightness, or ineffective dental work. Often, the issue is how the teeth and jaw function together. This advanced technology:
- Identifies patterns before any major restorative dentistry and smile rehabilitation
- Makes it easier to fix the underlying cause first than to keep replacing dental work that fails
- Helps catch early signs and prevent bigger issues later
Can MODJAW® Help With TMJ Disorders?
MODJAW® is particularly useful for TMJ issues because it shows us exactly how your jaw moves during normal function.
It’s used to diagnose and treat this disorder by analysing mandibular kinematics in functional movements. This means noticing patterns that might not show up in traditional examinations.
If you’re experiencing jaw clicking, locking, or persistent pain, TMJ disorder treatment can be combined with MODJAW® analysis for targeted relief.
Tooth Wear and Pain Relief: The MODJAW® Way
With the extra digitally informed information, dentists can:
- Design dental work that fits your unique jaw movement
- Make your treatment more comfortable and precise
- Reduce the risk of future damage or breakage
- Create results that feel natural and last longer
Your jaw moves in a unique pattern. Cookie-cutter solutions rarely work long-term because they don’t account for these individual differences. Concrete data means fewer adjustments, better comfort, and dental work that actually holds up over time.
Combining MODJAW® and Smile Design
At Mona Vale Dental, we use Digital Smile Design (DSD) to help plan how your new smile will look. Together, MODJAW® and DSD allow our principal dental surgeon, Dr Graham, to plan your treatment from both a functional and aesthetic point of view.
This combination is particularly powerful for complex cases. We can show you how your new smile will look and function before we begin treatment.
Get Trusted Care With Mona Vale Dental
Living with jaw pain or watching your teeth wear down isn’t something you should accept as normal. Dr Alistair Graham at our practice has helped hundreds of patients solve bite problems.
What makes our approach different:
- We investigate the real cause, not just treat symptoms
- Advanced technology gives us answers instead of guesswork
- Every treatment plan is built around your specific jaw movement
- No rushing; we take time to get it right
Many patients tell us they wish they’d found us sooner. Your jaw works thousands of times every day. Don’t wait until the damage gets worse or the pain becomes unbearable.
Call Mona Vale Dental on 02 9997 1100 or book online to see what we can reveal about your bite.
