TMJ & FACIAL PAIN · DR. MIKE BENNETT
Bite & Muscle Evaluation in Provo, UT
A documented look at joint movement, muscle tenderness, bite contacts, airway patterns, posture, and symptoms, so treatment starts with evidence.
Right Candidates
Anyone with suspected TMJ issues, chronic clenching, headaches, or facial pain. Patients who've had a generic nightguard that didn't help.
What we Examine
60-minute exam: joint range and sound, masseter and temporalis palpation, occlusal analysis, airway assessment, posture and head position.
Have questions?
The front desk can answer questions and help you understand your options.
Why 60 Minutes
Most TMJ symptoms come from more than one driver. A 10-minute exam can't find that. A 60-minute exam usually can.
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
Eval questions answered.
What patients ask before booking the comprehensive exam.
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Is this different from a regular dental exam?
Yes. Significantly. A standard exam looks at teeth and gums. A bite + muscle eval looks at the entire jaw system: joint, muscles, bite relationship, airway, and posture. It's a different skill set. -
What does it cost?
Currently $295. Includes the 60-minute eval, all imaging, and the written findings document. Insurance occasionally covers it. -
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly. If a referring physician or PT sent you, we'll loop them in. -
Will you make me a nightguard?
Only if it's the right treatment. Most patients need either a specifically designed TMJ appliance, an airway appliance, or therapeutic Botox. Not a stock nightguard. -
Can I just bring my old nightguard?
Yes. Bring it. Often we can tell from the wear pattern what your bite is actually doing during sleep. Useful diagnostic info.
INSURANCE & PAYMENT
Straight answers on cost and coverage.
The money question matters as much as the clinical one. Here is how it works at Advanced Dental Care.
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Medical insurance, when it applies
TMJ and therapeutic Botox care can often be billed to medical insurance when a documented diagnosis supports it.
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Coverage checked first
TMJ care sits between dental and medical insurance. We verify coverage and explain what is and is not covered before treatment.
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The number, in writing
Pricing is stated upfront, in writing, before any appliance or treatment begins.
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Financing available
CareCredit financing and in-house payment options can help spread out the cost of care.
How insurance and payment work Call (801) 758-2443 with your plan details
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.