Jaw pain, headaches, clicking, a jaw that locks or won't open wide. These can all be signs of a TMJ disorder, and they don't have to be something you live with. We'll find what's driving it and build a plan to bring you relief.
Jaw pain rarely has a single cause, and it rarely fixes itself. We look at your bite, your joint, and your habits to find what's driving it, then start with the least invasive care that works.
We look at your bite, your jaw joint, and habits like clenching or grinding to find what's actually causing the pain, not just mask it.
Most TMJ problems are managed with conservative care, such as a custom night guard, bite adjustments, and simple exercises, long before anything more involved is considered.
If your TMJ ties back to grinding, a missing tooth, or alignment, the specialists who can help are already part of the team. No referrals across town.
What each option involves and what to expect. Your dentist will recommend the one that fits you.
A comfortable, custom-fit guard that takes pressure off the joint and protects your teeth from grinding while you sleep.
Small corrections to how your teeth meet, so the jaw can rest in a more natural, relaxed position.
Simple stretches, heat, and habit changes that calm a flare-up and help keep it from coming back — plus options like therapeutic Botox for stubborn cases.
Sleep, eating, focus, even your mood. Constant jaw pain can affect all of it. TMJ care breaks that cycle.
We start with the least-invasive option that works, so you can get back to your day without thinking about your jaw.
The best dentist you could possibly go to. I have a horrible fear of the dentist and severe tmj, and the people who work here are the most kind and accommodating I've ever met. From the receptionists to the dentists/orthodontists, everyone is so incredibly kind and gentle.
I get nervous about the dentist due to TMJ issues but they were all very kind and supportive. I will definitely tell my friends and family to come here!
I’ve struggled with ongoing TMJ pain and decided to try Botox for TMJ with Dr. Briggs. I am feeling so much better already. While I was there, I also had Botox in a few other areas, and am loving the results.
TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint — the hinge that connects your jaw to your skull. When people say they "have TMJ," they usually mean a TMJ disorder (sometimes called TMD): pain or trouble with that joint and the muscles around it.
Common signs include jaw pain or tenderness, headaches, clicking or popping when you open your mouth, a jaw that locks or feels stiff, and aching around the ear. If any of these sound familiar, an exam can tell you what's going on.
TMJ trouble can come from teeth grinding or clenching, stress, an uneven bite, a jaw injury, or arthritis in the joint — and often it's a mix. Part of your exam is figuring out which of these apply to you.
Yes. Because the jaw joint sits just in front of your ear and shares muscles with your head and neck, TMJ problems often show up as headaches, earaches, or pressure around the ear — even when your ears are perfectly healthy.
Most TMJ is managed with conservative care first: a custom night guard, bite adjustments, jaw exercises, and easing habits like clenching. If symptoms are stubborn, we'll talk through further options. Your plan depends on what's causing it.
Mild flare-ups sometimes settle with rest and self-care. But pain that keeps coming back usually means something — like grinding or your bite — needs to be addressed, and it's worth getting it looked at before it gets harder to treat.