Trusted TMJ Doctors for Long-Term Relief & Jaw Health

As with any condition that requires medical intervention, TMJ disorder (TMD) should be addressed by a doctor who has experience evaluating its symptoms and causes. The TMJ doctors at Koala® Center For Sleep & TMJ Disorders help patients with TMD every day, which makes them especially suited to providing you with a precise diagnosis and developing an effective treatment plan. Our doctors understand that every patient will have unique needs depending on their body and the severity of their condition. Our therapeutic oral appliances can help you leave behind the orofacial discomfort associated with TMD by providing a customized treatment that is comfortable, discreet, and effective. Our TMJ doctors understand the importance of providing personalized attention and care for every patient so they can find the relief they deserve.

There is no one reason that a person will develop TMJ disorder. Unfortunately, this can also mean that the diagnostic process is often arduous. By choosing a medical provider who has experience identifying TMD, you can reduce the amount of time you spend waiting for an appropriate diagnosis. Patients may develop TMJ disorder as a result of internal anatomic dysfunction, because of an injury they have sustained to their jaw, or as the result of consistently chewing gum or other tough foods. For other patients, TMD may develop because of stress or anxiety that manifests as jaw clenching or grinding the teeth. When you come to Koala® Center For Sleep & TMJ Disorders, your TMJ doctor will perform a physical exam and may also order diagnostic imaging to precisely diagnose your condition and better understand how your specific anatomy works, so you can reap the benefits of a targeted treatment plan.

Surgical intervention is only considered a last resort treatment for patients with severe TMD. For such rare and severe cases, open joint surgery or arthroscopy may be the Top way to treat TMD. These procedures focus on repairing or replacing damaged pieces of the joint and are most commonly recommended when TMJ disorder is the result of a severe injury or accident. At Koala® Center For Sleep & TMJ Disorders, we primarily focus on non-invasive treatments that include physical therapy exercises, oral appliance therapy, and other techniques designed to relax the muscles and reset them into their natural resting position. By prioritizing anatomically correct alignment, our TMJ doctors can provide lower-cost methods of TMJ treatment that positively improve the lives of our patients.
For more information, please contact us today or request an appointment online. We have convenient locations in Bloomington IL, Peoria/Dunlap IL, Mishawaka IN, Kansas City MO, El Paso TX, and Wausau WI.