Jaw Pain, Headaches, or Sleep Problems? TMJ & TMD Care Downtown Toronto (The Path)
Dr. Yolanda Cruz is a general dentist in Downtown Toronto with a focused practice in TMJ disorders and sleep-disordered breathing. If these conditions are affecting your daily life, we offer a thorough diagnostic process and a range of non-surgical treatment options.
Do Any of These Sound Familiar?
- Jaw pain or tenderness
- Clicking or popping in the jaw
- Chronic headaches or migraines
- Facial or neck pain
- Difficulty chewing or opening your mouth
- Teeth grinding or clenching (bruxism)
- Morning fatigue or unrefreshing sleep
- Loud snoring or witnessed breathing pauses
- CPAP intolerance
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
If several of these sound familiar, a thorough evaluation may help identify whether TMJ dysfunction or sleep-disordered breathing is a contributing cause.
Why Choose Dr. Cruz
A Focused Practice
Dr. Cruz is a general dentist who has directed her practice toward the assessment and treatment of TMJ disorders, headache and facial pain, and sleep-disordered breathing. Patients receive care from a dentist who has invested significantly in this area of practice.
Diagnostic Technology
Our office uses T-Scan, Joint Vibration Analysis (JVA), Fotona laser therapy, 3D CBCT imaging, and iTero digital scanning as part of our diagnostic and treatment process.
Personalized, Non-Surgical Care
Every treatment plan is built around your individual diagnosis. We prioritize conservative, reversible therapies and take the time to ensure you understand every step of your care.
Our Services
- TMJ / TMD Assessment and Treatment
- Sleep Apnea & Snoring
- Oral Appliance Therapy
- Botox for TMJ & Bruxism
- Fotona Laser Therapy (NightLase®)
- Bruxism (Teeth Grinding) Guards
About This Practice
If you or someone you love wakes up with headaches, jaw or facial pain, or feels unrefreshed after sleep, you may be experiencing a temporomandibular disorder and/or sleep-disordered breathing. At our practice, every patient receives an individualized treatment plan based on careful diagnosis and a thorough review of their overall health.
Dr. Yolanda Cruz is a general dentist. TMJ and sleep-disordered breathing services are provided within the scope of general dentistry.
Call us at (416) 595-5490 or book online to schedule your exam.
Your Path to Relief — Step by Step
Identify Your Symptoms
Jaw pain, headaches, poor sleep, or snoring may be connected.
Comprehensive Assessment
In-depth exam including bite analysis, joint evaluation, airway screening, and digital diagnostics (T-Scan, JVA, CBCT).
Personalized Diagnosis
We determine whether TMJ dysfunction, sleep-disordered breathing, or both are contributing.
Conservative Treatment Plan
Custom oral appliances, bite therapy, laser therapy, or other non-surgical options.
Ongoing Monitoring & Adjustments
We track your progress and refine your treatment for long-term results.