MLS laser therapy uses synchronized wavelengths of light with the goal of reducing inflammation and pain. It is used alongside other TMJ care for jaw discomfort, muscle soreness, and joint-related conditions, and results vary from patient to patient.
TMJ Therapy • Laser Therapy
MLS and Summus Laser Therapy
Two drug-free therapeutic lasers used in our Payson office as part of TMJ care, with the goal of easing inflammation and muscle tension around the jaw joint — with no downtime and nothing to wear.
Laser Therapy for TMJ
Two Lasers, One Goal: Easing Jaw Pain and Inflammation
Two therapeutic laser systems, both drug-free, are used in our Payson office as one part of a TMJ treatment plan. Neither cuts tissue; both deliver low-level light energy to the jaw joint and the muscles around it, with the goal of reducing inflammation and discomfort. Many patients find it helpful, though how much it helps varies from person to person.
How It Works
What a treatment session looks like
A handpiece is held over the jaw joint and the surrounding muscles for a few minutes. Settings are chosen for the area being treated and your plan, and most patients feel only mild warmth or nothing at all.
Two Lasers Compared
MLS Laser • Summus Laser
MLS Laser Treatment
MLS delivers two synchronized wavelengths of light through one handpiece, treating the joint area and the surrounding muscles in the same session. It is a good fit for a flare-up, muscle spasm, or soreness after appliance therapy.
What a session involves
- 10–15 minute sessions
- Warm, painless light — no needles or incisions
- Usually given as a short series of visits
Best for: acute inflammation, muscle spasm, soreness after appliance therapy.
Summus Laser Treatment
Summus uses a higher-powered handpiece with adjustable settings, so we can target one spot in the joint or widen the beam to cover the muscles around it. It reaches deeper structures, which makes it useful for joint pain that has lingered for months.
What a session involves
- 10–15 minute sessions
- Settings adjusted to your case
- Usually given as a short series of visits
Best for: deep joint pain, cases that need custom settings, longstanding, chronic discomfort.
Who This Helps
Conditions This Helps With
Ready When You Are
Ask Whether Laser Belongs in Your Plan
Laser therapy is one tool inside a TMD treatment plan, not a stand-alone cure. At your evaluation we will tell you whether it will help your jaw. Call (385) 446-4947.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About MLS and Summus Laser Therapy
The Summus medical laser is a second therapeutic laser system with customizable settings that let us target specific areas of the jaw joint. It is used alongside, not inside, MLS treatment, depending on your case.
MLS laser treatment may be beneficial for TMJ disorders, jaw pain, facial muscle tension, arthritis, inflammation, and soft tissue injuries. It is often included as part of a comprehensive therapy plan at the TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of Utah.
MLS laser therapy is generally well tolerated. MLS devices are FDA-cleared, and the treatment does not require downtime. Most patients feel a soothing sensation during treatment and return to normal activities right afterward. We’ll review the risks, benefits and alternatives specific to your case at your evaluation.
The number of sessions varies depending on your condition and treatment goals. Some patients notice a change after a few visits, while others need a longer series. We reassess as we go and adjust the plan to how you respond.