TMJ Specialist Near South Valley, NM

During a consultation, the first thing a TMJ (jaw joint) professional will do is ask about your symptoms. If they include anything like headaches, jaw pain, jaw clicking, facial pain, ringing in the ears, pain in the ears, congestion in the ears, or difficulty swallowing, then the professional can help you.

The next step is for the professional to try to determine what could have caused your symptoms. For the symptoms we mentioned, it could be that a trauma, like a blow to the jaw or cheek, caused them. Another possibility is that a bad habit like teeth grinding caused our symptoms. Or perhaps jaw joint arthritis caused them. The professional is able to test for some issues with 3-dimensional imaging and other tests.

Once you and the professional know what could have caused your symptoms, you can proceed with treatment.

Often TMJ exercises and stretches will help, and so can electrical stimulation of the affected area. For some treatments, digital modelling of the patient’s oral anatomy is necessary, like for oral appliance therapy. Actually, oral appliance therapy is often the most effective treatment for TMJ issues and TMJ disorder. In fact, oral appliance therapy is proven to work and recommended by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as well as our professionals at Koala® Center For Sleep & TMJ Disorders. In many cases of TMJ disorder, the therapy reduces symptoms by 90%!

A TMJ professional will custom-make an oral appliance for a patient, accommodating the patient’s oral anatomy. The insert is easy and comfortable to wear, especially since it allows the TMJ to rest in its natural position. The first step toward treatment is to have a simple consultation with us at our clinic.

It’s been over 30 years, and Dr. Rod Willey, the founder of our clinic, is still helping patients with their dental and TMJ issues. His experience includes advanced training in neuromuscular dentistry, orthodontics, and oral appliance therapy. Today his goal is to help people like you with your oral health, jaw pain, and sleep. The doctor understands these things can be related and that often the best solution is oral appliance therapy. We’ll tell you more about the therapy, the doctor, and our clinic when you come see us for a consultation!

Yes, we do. Koala® Center For Sleep & TMJ Disorders actually has multiple locations in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin. We’d be happy to see you about your jaw pain or other issue, so don’t hesitate to contact us today for your consultation. You can call us today at (855) 977-0400 or book your consultation online on our Appointments page.

We look forward to speaking with you and helping you with your TMJ health here at Koala® Center For Sleep & TMJ Disorders!