Custom, non-invasive treatment for jaw pain, tension headaches, and TMJ disorder — without injections, surgery, or starting from scratch with a specialist. Real relief, often life-changing, from a dentist who’s trained for it.
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TMJ — short for temporomandibular joint disorder — is a condition that affects the joints, muscles, and ligaments that control your jaw movement. It can cause chronic pain, tension headaches, jaw clicking or locking, and a dozen other symptoms most people don’t realize trace back to their jaw. TMJ is also one of the most underdiagnosed sources of facial pain — many patients spend years cycling through specialists before finding out their dentist could help all along.
Treatment is personalized. Most patients need a combination of approaches, and we’ll build the right plan after evaluation.
A thorough assessment of your jaw movement, bite alignment, muscle tension, and dental wear patterns to identify the source of your symptoms.
Custom-fit oral appliances that reduce grinding, ease muscle strain, and protect your teeth — far more comfortable and effective than over-the-counter options.
Advanced, non-invasive laser treatment helps reduce inflammation in the jaw joint and muscles, easing pain and supporting natural healing.
When TMJ is rooted in how your teeth come together, we can assess and adjust your bite to take pressure off the joint.
For patients who want a comprehensive, technology-forward TMJ approach, Dr. Valerie coordinates care with Journey Aesthetics & Wellness, where EMFACE Functional uses focused electromagnetic energy and synchronized RF to relax overworked jaw muscles.
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Many TMJ flare-ups trace back to clenching from stress, posture, or daytime habits. We help you identify and reduce the triggers that perpetuate the cycle.
For decades, the standard medical playbook for TMJ has been pretty narrow — muscle relaxers, anti-inflammatories, jaw injections, or in severe cases, surgery. Those options work for some patients. But many people don’t want to start with injections or toxins. They want a treatment plan that addresses the cause, not just the symptoms.
That’s the approach we take at Family Dental Pros. Dr. Valerie has built her TMJ practice around non-invasive, biological-first care — custom appliances, laser therapy, bite analysis, and coordinated wellness support through Journey Aesthetics and Wellness. For most patients, this combination is enough to break the pain cycle and restore comfortable jaw function for the long term.
If a more aggressive intervention is ever truly needed, we’ll be honest about that and refer you to a trusted specialist. But in our experience, most patients never get there.
TMJ is treatable — and treatment doesn’t have to start with injections or surgery. Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Valerie to find out what’s causing your symptoms and what relief looks like for you.
Yes — and in many cases, a dentist trained in TMJ care is the right first stop. Dentists understand the jaw joint, your bite, and the muscles involved better than almost any other provider, and most TMJ disorders respond well to dental treatment without ever needing injections or surgery.
No. You can schedule a TMJ evaluation directly with us — no referral needed. If we determine that additional medical input would benefit your care, we’ll coordinate with your physician or a specialist as needed.
It varies. Many patients feel meaningful relief within weeks of starting treatment with a custom night guard, but full healing — especially for long-standing cases — can take several months as muscles relax and inflammation resolves.
Some TMJ services, like custom night guards and certain evaluations, may be partially covered by dental or medical insurance. Our team will review your specific coverage and explain costs clearly before treatment begins.
EMFACE Functional is a non-invasive treatment offered through Journey Aesthetics & Wellness that uses focused electromagnetic energy combined with radiofrequency to relax overworked jaw muscles and reduce tension. Unlike injections, it doesn’t introduce any substances into the body — it works with your muscles, not by paralyzing them.
No. Most TMJ treatments — especially the ones we use here — are non-invasive and well tolerated. Custom night guards and laser therapy cause no discomfort, and EMFACE Functional sessions feel like a focused tightening sensation, not pain.
