TMJ & FACIAL PAIN · DR. MIKE BENNETT
Jaw Pain Treatment in Provo, UT
Clicking, popping, locking, restricted opening, or jaw fatigue can involve the joint, muscles, bite, airway, posture, and habits. We evaluate the full picture before treating.
Common Patients
Adults with chronic jaw pain, clicking or popping, restricted opening, or jaw fatigue. Often patients who've already tried a generic nightguard with limited results.
Inside the Eval
60-minute eval covering joint range and sound, muscle palpation, bite analysis, airway assessment, and posture. We document everything.
Have questions?
The front desk can answer questions and help you understand your options.
Why Root-cause
Jaw pain is often a downstream symptom. Treating it without finding the cause guarantees recurrence. Usually within months.
Why choose Advanced Dental Care?
- Dual board-certified craniofacial pain training
- Evaluation before any appliance is made
- Airway considered alongside the bite
- Coordination with your physician when needed
- Conservative first-line treatments
- Findings explained in plain language
FAQ
Jaw pain, plainly answered.
Patients most often ask the same five questions.
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I already have a nightguard. Why isn't it working?
Generic nightguards protect teeth but rarely address what's driving the clenching or grinding. Most have wrong thickness, coverage, or material for the cause. -
Will I need surgery?
Almost never. Most TMJ pain responds to a combination of bite therapy, muscle therapy, and (in some cases) airway treatment. Surgery is reserved for true structural joint disease. -
Does insurance cover TMJ care?
Sometimes, partially. TMJ sits between dental and medical insurance. We'll verify coverage and explain what is and isn't covered before treatment. -
How long until I feel better?
Most patients feel meaningful relief within 4 to 8 weeks of starting a properly-designed appliance. Full resolution often takes 3 to 6 months. -
Should I see a doctor first?
Not necessarily. If symptoms are clearly joint or muscle related, we can start. We coordinate with physicians, neurologists, or PTs when it's the right call.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Request Your Evaluation Today
Advanced Dental Care serves Provo, Orem, Springville, and the greater Utah County area. Call today or request a TMJ evaluation, and bring your history and your questions.