Find Real Relief From Jaw Pain & TMJ Disorders
If you've been living with jaw pain, chronic headaches, clicking or popping in your jaw, or difficulty chewing — you are not alone, and you don't have to keep pushing through it. At Polished Smiles of Round Rock, we provide compassionate, personalized TMJ treatment designed to identify the root cause of your discomfort and bring you meaningful, lasting relief.
Dr. Daniel Im and Dr. Laura Maxey take a thorough, patient-centered approach to TMJ disorders — taking the time to truly understand your symptoms, evaluate your jaw function, and build a treatment plan that works for your unique situation. We proudly serve patients throughout Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Hutto, and the greater Austin area.
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What is TMJ?
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, the pair of joints that connect your lower jaw to your skull, one on each side of your face just in front of your ears. These joints work together with surrounding muscles, ligaments, and bones to allow the complex movements your jaw makes every time you speak, chew, yawn, or swallow.
When something disrupts the normal function of these joints, whether due to injury, misalignment, muscle tension, teeth grinding, or other factors, it can lead to a range of painful and disruptive symptoms collectively referred to as TMJ disorder or TMD (temporomandibular disorder).
TMJ disorders are more common than many people realize, affecting millions of Americans — and they are significantly more prevalent in women than in men. The good news is that with the right diagnosis and care, the vast majority of TMJ disorders respond very well to treatment.
How We Treat TMJ Disorder at Polished Smiles of Round Rock
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for TMJ disorder, which is exactly why we take the time to thoroughly evaluate each patient before making any recommendations. At Polished Smiles of Round Rock, our approach to TMJ treatment is conservative, personalized, and always focused on achieving the greatest possible improvement with the least invasive intervention.
Common Signs & Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
TMJ disorders can present in many different ways, and symptoms often extend well beyond the jaw itself. If you are experiencing any of the following, a TMJ evaluation at Polished Smiles of Round Rock may be the right next step:
- Jaw pain, soreness, or aching — particularly in the morning or after eating
- Clicking, popping, or grinding sounds when opening or closing your mouth
- Difficulty or discomfort when chewing, speaking, or yawning
- A jaw that feels locked, stuck, or limited in movement
- Frequent headaches or migraines, especially upon waking
- Pain or pressure around the ears, temples, or face
- Neck, shoulder, or upper back pain linked to jaw tension
- Teeth that feel sore, worn down, or increasingly sensitive
- A noticeable change in the way your upper and lower teeth fit together
Many patients with TMJ disorder have been managing these symptoms for months or even years without realizing that effective dental treatment could help. If any of these symptoms sound familiar, we encourage you to reach out to our team.
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Jaw pain, headaches, and discomfort are not things you should simply learn to live with. At Polished Smiles of Round Rock, we will take your symptoms seriously, evaluate your jaw health thoroughly, and work with you to find a solution that brings you real, lasting relief.
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