Diagnostic Mouth and Jaw (TMJ) MRI Scan
Have Vista Health perform an MRI scan of your mouth and jaw and diagnose your symptoms. Schedule your appointment today.
Just contact our patient care team.
Maximise Your Chances of a Full Recovery
Your jaw is crucial to your daily life and health. An injury could get in the way of eating and speaking, greatly impairing your ability to socialise and negatively impacting your mood. If you’re experiencing prolonged jaw problems, you need to get it checked as soon as possible.
Quickly get an accurate MRI scan for your jaw and have your symptoms diagnosed through Vista Health. Scheduling an appointment takes just five minutes, and you can set it to be as early as tomorrow.
When Do You Need a Mouth and Jaw (TMJ) MRI?
Consider getting a mouth and jaw MRI if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Pain that travels through your jaw, face and neck
- Pain in your jaw or near your ear
- Difficulty swallowing or speaking
- Stiff jaw muscles
- Loose teeth
- Painful clicking or popping in the jaw
Your doctor may also order a mouth and jaw MRI scan if it is difficult to determine the cause of your symptoms or if they need further information to develop a treatment plan.
What a Mouth and Jaw (TMJ) MRI Scan Detects
Your radiologist can take cross-sectional images of the inside of your mouth and jaw using an MRI scanner. Then, they will examine the following for any damage or abnormalities:
- Jaw muscles (five in total)
- Mandible and teeth
- Cartilage disks
Based on the results of the scan, your radiologist may find any of the following issues:
- Fractures
- Dislocation
- Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
- Osteonecrosis
- Odontogenic tumours
- Injuries to bones or tissues
With your diagnostic report, you can then go to an oral pathologist. They will use the information in the report to determine the best treatment for your condition.
How To Prepare For Your MRI Scan
Our patient care team will need to know if you have any of the following conditions or implants:
- Pregnancy
- Claustrophobia
- Allergy to MRI contrast material
- Pacemaker
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
- Artificial joints
- Artificial heart valves
- Cochlear implants
Based on this information, your radiologist may need to work around an implant to avoid distorted images or take extra precautions to ensure your safety. For example, they may teach you relaxation techniques or administer a sedative if you’re claustrophobic.
Referral Letter Needed
To get an effective treatment, you first need an accurate diagnosis. However, you don’t want to wait while your condition interferes with your everyday life.
Make it easier for yourself with Vista Health’s mouth and jaw MRI scan service. A referral letter from a doctor or a consultant is required. You can just schedule an appointment, come in, get diagnosed and go to your doctor for treatment.
Schedule Your MRI Scan
Easily schedule an MRI scan for an affordable price through Vista Health. Your appointment can be as early as tomorrow, and you’ll get support from our patient care team.
Call our patient care line to discuss your scan on 0330 134 2627 or make an enquiry by filling out our contact form.
To book a Mouth & Jaw MRI scan you must have a referral letter from a GP or clinician. If you don't have a referral, we provide a telephone consultation service with a highly qualified GMC-registered doctor, who can provide you with a diagnostic referral.
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£365 |
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£345 |
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£249 |
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Skip long waiting times
Prices include reports
Refer Yourself. No need for GP Referral
Fast Reporting and Digital Images
UK's most competitive prices
Immediate Access to Scans
Rated excellent on Trustpilot
Patient Care Team available 7 days
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No Referral? No Problem
Vista Health has pioneered the self-referral pathway within private diagnostic services. We know how difficult it can be to see a GP, so we made it easier than ever for you to access diagnostic services when you need them the most.
We offer private diagnostic services on a self-referral basis, which means you don't need to get a referral from your NHS GP. Simply use our online booking or refer yourself services or simply contact us and we will guide you through our easy-to-follow self-referral process.
There are a number of ways to book an appointment with us:
You can refer yourself by completing the online form here. Submit the form to us and our friendly team will contact you directly.
You can refer yourself, choose and book your own appointment here. In a few easy steps you can book your appointment with us at a time to suit you.
You can make a general enquiry by completing the contact form here. We will then call or email you back and answer any questions that you may have.
Call our dedicated Patient Care team directly on 0330 173 7871 and we can guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.