TMJ-TMD

Our office uses advanced technology and modern techniques to ensure the highest quality dental care with minimal discomfort.

TMJ-TMD

Our office uses advanced technology and modern techniques to ensure the highest quality dental care with minimal discomfort.

Temporomandibular Disorder

Millions of Americans suffer from chronic facial and neck pain as well as recurring headaches. In some cases, this pain is due to Temporomandibular Disorder, or TMD (also known as TMJ)

Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) connect your lower jawbone to your skull. These joints get a lot of use throughout the day as you speak, chew, swallow, and yawn. Pain in and around these joints can be unpleasant and may even restrict movement.

Should you notice any of these symptoms, let your doctor know. Your dentist can help indicate the presence of TMD and create an effective treatment just for you.

We’ll be happy to discuss your jaw and/or neck pain and make an assessment for you. Please call us today!

Symptoms of TMD include:

  • Pain in the jaw area
  • Pain, ringing, or stuffiness in the ears
  • Frequent headaches or neck aches
  • Clicking or popping sound when the jaw moves
  • Swelling on the sides of the face
  • Muscle spasms in the jaw area
  • A change in the alignment of top and bottom teeth
  • Locked jaw or limited opening of the mouth
  • Avoiding or Worsening TMD

There are a few simple steps you can take at home or work to prevent TMD from becoming more severe, or to prevent it from occurring:

  • Relax your face — remember the rule: “Lips together, teeth apart”
  • Avoid grinding your teeth
  • Avoid constant gum chewing
  • Don’t cradle the phone receiver between your head and shoulder — either use a headset or hold the receiver in your hand
  • Chew food evenly on both sides of your mouth
  • Do not sit with your chin rested on your hand
  • Practice good posture — keep your head up, back straight, and shoulders squared
At Great Hill Dental Partners, our goal is to provide you with the experience and quality of care that we would want for our own families.

EVENING & WEEKEND

We’re open evenings and weekends to accommodate your busy life. Call or request online.

WHOLE HEALTH DENTISTRY

We know oral health is directly related to your overall health and we provide the best in overall health care for our patients.

MULTI-SPECIALTY OFFICE

We offer a full range of general, cosmetic, and specialty services under one roof.

Insurance & Financing

We accept most dental insurances (note: at this time, we do not accept Mass. Health), as well as provide a number of easy-payment options to help make your care affordable. PLUS, since Great Hill Dental offers “one stop dentistry”, you can manage your costs through just one billing location, regardless of whatever treatment you may require.

In-Network Dental Plans

  • Delta Dental of Mass: Premier and PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Blue: Indemnity and PPO
  • Altus: All
  • Cigna: PPO
  • Aetna: PPO
  • Assurant: PPO/DHA
  • United Concordia: PPO/DHA
  • Principal: All
  • Metlife
  • Guardian
  • United Healthcare

Essential Dental Plan

Great Hill Dental accepts Essential Dental Plan which allows members to receive the dental care they need at the savings they can afford. Get instant access to significant savings on all dental services plus free exams and x-rays. Choose individual, two-individual, or family coverage and enjoy peace of mind knowing you can maintain your oral health. The Essential Dental Plan is not insurance.


Smile Now, Pay Over Time

Great Hill Dental Somerville partners with Sunbit, a new way to get the treatment you need and pay over time. Sunbit offers patients a way to split their bill into monthly payments up to 72 months.

  • No Hard Credit Check
  • No Late Fees and Penalties
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Care Credit

Care Credit is a third-party healthcare credit card that helps finance healthcare related costs. Care Credit extends special financing options that you can’t get when using your Visa or MasterCard. Whether you use your healthcare credit card to cover your deductible, or to pay for treatments and procedures not covered by insurance, CareCredit helps make them possible today.

New Patients are Always Welcome at our Practice!

Please feel free to call us or email us if you have any questions or wish to book an appointment.

Phone: 
(617) 764-3440

Email:
somervilleinfo@greathilldental.com

Address:
20 Holland Street
Suite #400
Somerville, MA
02144-2705

Hours:
Monday-7:30-6:00PM
Tuesday-7:30-5:00PM
Wednesday-7:30-5:00PM
Thursday-7:30-6:00PM
Friday-7:30-5:00PM
The 2nd and 4th Saturday only-8:00-2:00PM

Great Hill Dental Locations

BOSTON

1610 Tremont St., Boston MA 02120
One Brigham Circle on the Green E Line
Phone: (617) 713-3701

SOMERVILLE

20 Holland Street Suite #400, Somerville, MA 02144-2705
Phone: (617) 764-3440

PEABODY

39 Cross St. Suite 307, Peabody, MA 01960
Phone: (978) 717-5819

BRAINTREE

100 Grossman Drive, Suite 210, Braintree, MA 02184-4997
Phone: (781) 848-4041

CHELMSFORD

122 Chelmsford St., Chelmsford, MA 01824-3604
Phone: (978) 244-0629

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