What a TMJ dentist says about massage
Dr. Ethan Mitchell, DDS12 years treating TMJ pain · Austin, TX“A massage works on a tight jaw muscle, but rubbing the skin can't stop the trigeminal nerve from firing, and that nerve is where the sharp TMJ pain comes from. Orela calms the nerve with cold menthol first, so the steel ball can roll deep into the jaw muscle without the sharp pain. My patients get the whole TMJ massage at home, for a fraction of the cost of one visit.”
Orela's TMJ Jaw Massager
Massage out TMJ pain conveniently, painlessly, easily
- Menthol calms TMJ nerve pain in seconds
- A cold steel ball rolls deep into the tight jaw muscle
- The massage you'd pay $75 to $150 for, at home
- Whenever your jaw flares up. No pills, no needles
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How Orela Works
Menthol calms the nerve. Menthol's cold signal reaches your brain up to 15 times faster than the pain signal, so TMJ nerve pain goes quiet in seconds. That's the half of TMJ pain a massage can't reach.
The steel ball rolls out the tight jaw muscle. With the nerve already quiet, the cold steel ball pushes deep into the knot without the sharp pain.
Tea tree oil calms your skin. All in a light serum that glides on without turning your skin red.
What's in the bottle?
Natural mint, tea tree oil, vitamin E and allantoin in a light serum, with a cool steel roller ball on top. 10 ml / 0.34 fl oz.
How to use
1. Find the spot in front of your ear that bulges when you clench.
2. Roll in small circles down to the corner of your jaw, about 30 seconds on each side. The cold calms the nerve first, so you can press into the knot.
3. Keep your jaw loose for a minute while your jaw muscle lets go.
Use Orela whenever your jaw flares up. Keep Orela away from your eyes.
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Use Orela whenever your jaw flares up. If Orela doesn't help your TMJ pain, email us within 30 days for a full refund.
What a TMJ dentist says about massage
Dr. Ethan Mitchell, DDS12 years treating TMJ pain · Austin, TX
“A massage works on a tight jaw muscle, but rubbing the skin can't stop the trigeminal nerve from firing, and that nerve is where the sharp TMJ pain comes from. Orela calms the nerve with cold menthol first, so the steel ball can roll deep into the jaw muscle without the sharp pain. My patients get the whole TMJ massage at home, for a fraction of the cost of one visit.”
How People Use Orela When Their Jaw Flares Up
Where your TMJ pain starts
Tap Where It Hurts. See Where It Starts.
Tight jaw and temple muscles knot up and crowd your trigeminal nerve, the main path for face pain. The knots send pain to these spots.
What you feel
Aching back teeth. Clean X-rays.
Where it starts
Knots in the masseter, the muscle you clench with, send pain into your back teeth.
Check it on yourself
Two fingers in front of your ear, then bite down. Sore? That's the spot.
What you feel
Headaches at your temples, most days.
Where it starts
The temple muscle closes your jaw too. When clenching knots it, the pain feels like a migraine.
Check it on yourself
Fingertips on your temple, then clench. Tender? That's the spot.
What you feel
A full, achy ear. The ENT says it's fine.
Where it starts
The masseter sits right against your ear, so its knots ache into the ear.
Check it on yourself
Press just in front of your ear and open your mouth slowly. Tender means the muscle.
What you feel
Tight and sore, with a sharp pain when you chew or yawn.
Where it starts
Clenching never lets your jaw muscle rest. The knotted jaw muscle crowds the trigeminal nerve, and the sharp pain comes when you chew, yawn, or get a massage.
Check it on yourself
Bite down, then let your jaw hang. If it won't fully let go, that's the clench.
How Orela does both halves
Natural menthol calms the trigeminal nerve in seconds, the half a massage can't reach. Then the cold steel ball rolls deep into your jaw muscle, and with the nerve already quiet, the jaw muscle lets go without the sharp pain. About a minute, whenever your jaw flares up.
Try it
Roll It Yourself
Drag the steel ball down the jaw muscle and see what each part of Orela does.
0s of your 30-second routine
What's inside
Six ingredients.
Two jobs: calm the nerve, roll out the jaw muscle.
What's in the bottle and what each part does. Nothing goes in your mouth.
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Natural Menthol
Calms TMJ nerve pain in seconds
What it does
Switches on your TRPM8 cold receptors. Menthol's cold signal reaches your brain up to 15 times faster than the slow pain signal, so the cold crowds the nerve pain out.
The science
Menthol works through TRPM8, the cold receptor behind the 2021 Nobel Prize in Medicine.
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2021: David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian, receptors for temperature and touch.
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Stainless Steel Roller
The massage, without tired fingers
What it does
The cold steel ball rolls deep into the knot in your jaw muscle with steady pressure.
The science
The NIH's dental research institute lists hands-on care for the jaw muscles as a first step.
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), TMD treatment guidance.
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Tea Tree Oil
Calms your skin while you work the knot
What it does
Keeps the skin over your jaw calm.
The science
Its main compound, terpinen-4-ol, has been studied for calming irritated skin.
Koh et al., British Journal of Dermatology, 2002.
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Allantoin
Comfort for everyday use
What it does
Keeps your skin comfortable when you use Orela a few times a day.
The science
A skin protectant listed in the FDA's over-the-counter monograph.
U.S. FDA, 21 CFR Part 347, Skin Protectant Drug Products.
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Vitamin E
Keeps skin soft
What it does
Keeps the skin on your face soft.
The science
One of the most widely used antioxidants in skin care.
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Light Serum Base
Made for your face, not your knees
What it does
Not greasy, no medicinal smell, nothing on your pillow.
Physical therapy$75 to $150 per visit
Custom night guard$300 to $800 from a dentist
Botox for the jaw$400 to $1,200 per round
Orela$39.95, no appointments
Costs Less Than One Massage
A TMJ massage works, but one visit costs $75 to $150, and you can't book one every time your jaw flares up.
With Orela you give yourself that massage for $39.95, whenever your jaw needs it.
Try Orela for 30 Days
Use Orela whenever your jaw flares up. If Orela doesn't help your TMJ pain, email us within 30 days for a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? We can help!
Why doesn't a massage fix my TMJ pain for good?
A massage only helps half of TMJ pain. Tight jaw and temple muscles knot up and crowd your trigeminal nerve, the main path for face pain. A massage relaxes the muscle, but rubbing the skin can't stop a raw nerve from firing. Orela calms the nerve with cold menthol and rolls out the muscle with a steel ball, at the same time.
How fast does Orela work?
The cold calms TMJ nerve pain within seconds. Keep rolling for about a minute and your jaw muscle lets go.
How do I use Orela?
Roll Orela in small circles from just in front of your ear down to the corner of your jaw, about 30 seconds on each side. The cold calms the nerve first, so you can press into the knot.
How often can I use Orela?
Whenever your jaw flares up. There's no routine to keep up with. Keep one Orela at home and one in your bag.
Can I use it if I have TMJ?
Orela is a cooling massage roll-on for a tight, overworked jaw muscle. It isn't a treatment for TMJ disorders. If your jaw locks, clicks painfully or the pain keeps getting worse, see your dentist or doctor.
Can I use it with my mouthguard?
Yes, keep wearing it. It protects your teeth, and Orela works on the muscle.
What do dentists say about Orela?
“A massage works on a tight jaw muscle, but rubbing the skin can't stop the trigeminal nerve from firing, and that nerve is where the sharp TMJ pain comes from. Orela calms the nerve with cold menthol first, so the steel ball can roll deep into the jaw muscle without the sharp pain. My patients get the whole TMJ massage at home, for a fraction of the cost of one visit.”
Dr. Ethan Mitchell, DDS · 12 years treating TMJ pain · Austin, TX
Is it safe to use on my face?
Yes, it’s made for the skin over your jaw. Keep it away from your eyes and broken skin, and skip it if you’re allergic to mint or tea tree oil.
What does it smell like?
Fresh mint with a light tea tree note. It soaks in fast and isn’t greasy.
Will it work for my pain?
It’s made for jaw pain from a tight, overworked jaw muscle. If your jaw locks, dislocates or the pain keeps getting worse, see your dentist or doctor.
When will I get my order?
You'll get a tracking number by email as soon as your order ships.
What if Orela doesn't help me?
You're covered by our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. Use Orela whenever your jaw flares up. If Orela doesn't help your TMJ pain, email us for a full refund.