DentalPhysio with Lorraine Carroll & Simon Coghlan

15/06/2026

Snoring, sleep apnoea and jaw pain often share the same story. At DentalPhysio Buderim we explain why a physiotherapy assessment before using a mandibular advancement splint can make treatment safer and more effective — spotting jaw stiffness, sensitivity or overloaded muscles early.

Read the full post to learn what to expect from an assessment and practical steps to protect your jaw health. https://wix.to/bceuVwu

At DentalPhysio in Buderim, we often see people whose jaw, neck and breathing patterns are closely linked. Before starting a mandibular advancement splint, a physiotherapy assessment may help identify whether the jaw system is already sensitive, stiff or overloaded.

19/05/2026

Jaw pain, facial pain, headaches, tooth pressure, ear symptoms, and other forms of orofacial pain do not always come just from the jaw itself. In this episode, Simon Coghlan from Dental Physio on the Sunshine Coast explains how stress, poor sleep, clenching, and nervous system sensitisation can keep...

14/05/2026

Jaw pain that feels like ear pain, toothache, headache or neck pain?

You're not alone. Many people with TMD experience pain in nearby areas because of shared nerves, muscle tension, and neck issues.

Learn what might be causing your symptoms and practical steps to find relief in our latest blog.

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Many people with temporomandibular disorder, often called TMD, notice symptoms in places that seem separate from the jaw joint. You might feel aching in or around the ear, pressure or fullness in the ear, temple pain, headaches, facial aching, tooth pain, neck stiffness, or pain at the base of the s...

28/04/2026

Stress making your jaw ache? The Vagus Nerve, Stress and TMD — why your jaw tightens when life gets busy, and simple breathing resets you can use today.

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Stress making your jaw ache? Explore the vagus nerve–TMD link, why clenching ramps up, and practical breathing resets to calm jaw tension.

22/04/2026

Morning jaw pain, facial tightness, temple headaches, and a bite that feels off on waking can all point to overnight jaw loading. In this episode, Simon Coghlan from Dental Physio on the Sunshine Coast explains how sleep bruxism, poor sleep, airway issues, and existing TMJ overload can combine to dr...

27/03/2026

Thinking about Botox for jaw pain or TMJ? Our new blog breaks down when Botox can help, when it won’t, and the serious risks to consider.

Plan carefully with a qualified provider... it’s not always a quick fix.

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Botox is not always a quick fix, it is not right for every jaw problem, and it should be planned carefully with a qualified provider so that it is given safely, accurately, and for the right reason. Patients should also know what it may help, what it may not help, and what the possible downsides are...

12/03/2026

Jaw clicking, popping, or the feeling that your jaw might lock can be unsettling, and for some people symptoms seem to flare at hormonally dynamic times. It may be painless, or it may come with headaches, facial tension, jaw tightness, or aching near the ear. In this episode, Simon Coghlan from Dent...

02/03/2026

Did you know hormones can influence TMJ disorder?

Discover how hormonal differences may explain why TMD is more common in women and what this means for diagnosis and treatment.

Read our quick 4-minute breakdown and learn signs, contributing factors, and practical steps you can take.

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Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are reported more often in women than men, and research consistently shows a clear s*x difference in both prevalence and incidence of TMD-related pain.

16/02/2026

Eye pressure, eye twitching, temple headaches, or blurred vision that comes and goes can sometimes be linked to jaw and neck overload, even when an eye exam is normal. Jaw pain, clenching, headaches, and neck tension often sit in the background. In this episode, Simon Coghlan from Dental Physiothera...

05/02/2026

Xerostomia (dry mouth) after radiotherapy can affect swallowing, taste, sleep and confidence — but medical acupuncture may help.

Read our concise, evidence-informed guide on when acupuncture is appropriate and what to expect.

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If you’ve ever woken up with a “cotton mouth,” you’ll know how quickly dry mouth can hijack your day. For some people, especially after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, xerostomia isn’t just annoying. It can affect swallowing, taste, sleep, speaking, dental health, and confidence in ...