Massage can be very beneficial as a complement to dental care in the treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), which is commonly referred to as TMJ. Massage therapy for TMD must be well designed to be effective, and includes the systematic and careful attention to the facial muscles, the muscles of chewing and the muscles of the head and neck. Treatment generally requires both extraoral and intraoral work. Gentleness and minimization of discomfort are paramount in the therapy.

Good candidates for TMD massage therapy treatment are:

patients with pain originating from the muscle of the face, head or neck
patients with muscle spasm or muscle tension causing TMD symptoms
patients with headaches due to muscle tension.