Our state-of-the-art Summus Medical Laser uses photobiomodulation, a type of low-level laser therapy (LLLT), to trigger natural healing processes in your tissues. The laser increases circulation, reduces inflammation, and helps muscles relax, making it an excellent companion to appliance therapy. Treatments are quick, comfortable, and completely non-invasive. Many patients notice a reduction in pain or stiffness after just a few sessions. By stimulating cellular energy, the laser accelerates recovery and provides long-term benefits when used consistently.

Red light therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to reduce inflammation, ease muscle soreness, and promote repair at a cellular level. It’s gentle, relaxing, and often described by patients as soothing—making it especially valuable for those living with chronic discomfort. This therapy helps minimize flare-ups, improves circulation, and enhances tissue healing in ways medication cannot. For patients managing both TMJ and sleep apnea, red light therapy can reduce tension around the airway and jaw muscles, making other treatments more effective.

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) delivers gentle electrical pulses to overworked muscles, encouraging them to release tension and improving blood flow. For TMJ patients, TENS is especially effective at breaking cycles of muscle spasms that cause jaw pain and headaches. In-office sessions are short and comfortable, with many patients reporting noticeable relief right away. We often use TENS before appliance adjustments to make them more comfortable and successful. Over time, TENS therapy can retrain muscles to function more naturally, reducing the risk of recurring pain.