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Your guide to
JawSpace® is an award-winning digital platform combining TMD self-management with science. Designed for those with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD, or TMJ), it provides evidence-based tools to support awareness and self-care for jaw and facial discomfort, including common experiences like clicking or headaches.
with JawSpace
TMD affects everyone differently. JawSpace adapts to you.
JawSpace helps you track symptoms, identify triggers, and build awareness of your jaw health with expert-informed tools. Designed in collaboration with TMD researchers and clinicians, it adapts to your needs with daily check-ins, guided exercises, and smart reminders – so you can better understand and support your jaw health.
Understand your symptoms and establish a starting point.
Complete a guided questionnaire designed to help build an understanding of your TMD symptoms and inform your personalised self-management plan. This feature is available as part of our registered medical device version (SaMD) in the United Kingdom and Australia.
Learn techniques to support your jaw health.
Access science-based education, guided jaw exercises, and practical relief strategies, informed by experts and supported by referenced scientific evidence.
Receive a personalised self-management plan based on your responses, incorporating evidence-informed exercises, strategies, and tools. This feature is available as part of our registered medical device version (SaMD) in the United Kingdom and Australia.
Access a plan tailored to your symptoms and needs.
Log how you feel and spot patterns over time.
Track symptoms and routines to build awareness of changes over time and support reflection and self-management throughout your care journey.
JawSpace & Newcastle University: Innovating oral healthcare
Designed and developed in collaboration with experts at Newcastle University, JawSpace combines research and digital health to create evidence-based tools for smarter TMD self-management.
Your all-in-one TMD
self-management support.
JawSpace brings together symptom tracking, education, and guided tools to support TMD self-management using evidence-based information and guided resources.
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Enhance patient care with JawSpace.
JawSpace complements provider-led care by helping patients track symptoms, follow guided exercises, and manage TMD between visits, supporting better treatment adherence and outcomes. See how JawSpace can support your patients.
Built with trusted technology & collaborators.
JawSpace is developed using established digital infrastructure and input from industry professionals. Our technology partners support a secure and accessible platform for TMD self-management.
FAQs
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JawSpace is your guide to better TMD (Temporomandibular Disorders) and jaw pain management. Using an evidence-based approach, it provides tools and resources to support self-management of jaw-related discomfort and promote better jaw health. It provides tailored care to specific symptoms and needs.
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JawSpace was founded in 2022 with the mission to transform the way TMD and jaw pain are managed. With 1 in 20 people globally living with TMD, we said, “enough is enough” to the confusion and frustration surrounding care. People needed clear, evidence-based guidance tailored to their symptoms—not outdated advice or one-size-fits-all solutions. JawSpace empowers individuals with the tools, knowledge, and support to take control of their jaw health and improve their daily lives.
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TMD (Temporomandibular Disorders) are a group of conditions affecting the jaw, jaw joint, and surrounding muscles.
The term TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) is often used to refer to the same condition.
The most common TMD symptoms include:
Jaw or facial pain
Limited mouth opening or ‘locking’
Jaw clicking or popping sounds
Headaches
For most individuals with TMD, with the right techniques and support, these symptoms can be effectively managed to improve quality of life. JawSpace helps you find what works best for better TMD relief.
Learn more about TMD
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In short: We give you the tools and resources to manage TMD yourself.
Self-care and self-management are the first steps in TMD treatment before considering more invasive options. JawSpace provides a structured, evidence-based approach to TMD self-management, offering guided exercises, habit tracking, symptom check-ins, and educational resources tailored to your needs. By helping you understand your symptoms and build healthier jaw habits, JawSpace empowers you to take control of your jaw health and improve your daily well-being.
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Yes. We’re currently developing translations for JawSpace and exploring additional languages, including German, Swedish, Spanish, and Portuguese. These be available late 2026.
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Android coming soon
We’re actively developing JawSpace for Android and plan to launch in late February 2026. Join the Android waitlist to be the first to know when it’s ready. -
To use the registered software as a medical device
(SaMD) version of JawSpace, yes, a confirmed TMD diagnosis is required. This version will be available only in select countries (Australia), with more coming soon. It is indicated for users with a confirmed TMD diagnosis, and a tailored self-management plan will only be available once you have a confirmed diagnosis. However, you can still access other parts of the app, including guidance on TMD, jaw exercises, resources, symptom tracking, and self-care strategies.For the non-medical device (lifestyle) version of JawSpace, a confirmed TMD diagnosis is not required, although it is strongly recommended. This version provides access to general TMD self-management tools, symptom tracking, and educational content to help you better understand and manage your jaw health. This version of JawSpace is available wherever the medical device version is not available.
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A JawSpace subscription gives you access to evidence-based tools to support your TMD self-management:
Self-assessment: Examine and assess your TMD signs and symptoms to determine your starting point.
Tailored self-management plan: Receive a personalized plan based on your specific TMD type and inputted symptoms (available only for users with a confirmed TMD diagnosis).
Comprehensive TMD guidance: Access expert-led support across all forms of TMD self-management, including four different jaw exercises, thermal therapy and self-massage videos, breathing and relaxation techniques, and educational resources on TMD, its symptoms, and when to consider more invasive care. We also provide pain science resources to help you understand chronic pain and chronic TMD.
TMD Relief Kit: Practical steps and management techniques for immediate symptom relief.
Daily symptom tracking: Monitor your progress and identify what works best for your symptoms.
Reminders and routines: Set up a daily TMD routine with customisable reminders to stay consistent and proactive in your management.
A free version of JawSpace is available with access to select self-management tools and educational resources. Upgrade to a subscription for the full experience and personalised support.
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JawSpace can be offered to suitable patients as a self-management support tool alongside your usual clinical care.
Healthcare providers can purchase licences that allow them to provide eligible patients with access to JawSpace as part of their care pathway. In the United Kingdom and Australia, this includes access to the registered medical device version of JawSpace (Class I SaMD) following appropriate clinical assessment and exclusion of red flags.
Once access is provided, patients use JawSpace independently between appointments to support their self-management, with evidence-based education, guided exercises, symptom tracking, and practical self-care tools.
JawSpace is designed to complement – not replace – clinical care or judgement and does not provide diagnosis or treatment decisions.
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Yes, JawSpace is both GDPR and HIPAA compliant. We are committed to maintaining the highest levels of security and data protection, ensuring that your personal and health information is handled with strict privacy and confidentiality standards..
Begin your TMD journey with JawSpace.
Explore our tailored programs designed to support you and regain control over your jaw health. Join us on this journey to improved well-being, and discover how manageable TMD can be with the right guidance and tools. Your path starts here.
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