TMD & TMJ treatment

in Liberty, MO

get relief
for TMJ pain and migraines

Do you suffer from migraines or migraine-type headaches? Does your jaw feel tight or produce a clicking noise every time you open your mouth? Suffer from neck pain or frequent earaches? Tell your dentist!

Headaches and facial pain often originate from your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and can be addressed and eliminated through a series of treatments, including Botox.

Contact us to schedule a consultation. Or let your hygienist know about this issue during your next routine visit and we’ll discuss next steps.

frequently asked
questions

The TMJ is the joint that allows you to speak and chew normally. Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is caused by problems in your jaw, facial muscles, and joints

Be on the lookout for common TMJ symptoms, including:

Chronic headaches and migraines
Jaw joint pain or locking
Clicking sound in your jaw
Discomfort while chewing
Ear and sinus pain

Your jaw disk erodes or moves out of proper alignment
The cartilage of your TMJ is damaged by arthritis
Damage caused by a blow or other impact
Teeth grinding (bruxism) or clenching
Arthritis
Certain connective tissue disorders
Stress

how to treat TMJ pain
in Liberty

Botox is one of our most-recommended treatments for TMJ disorder. Tight muscles are often the cause or a contributing factor to your TMJ issues. Botox relaxes your jaw muscles, eliminates tension in your mouth, and prevents grinding and clenching.

Thanks to Botox treatment, many of our patients are now headache free after decades of suffering. Even if your migraines or headaches are more complex and involve more than just your muscles, Botox can eliminate the portion of your pain that comes from these muscles and might offer you some relief from your suffering.

Other TMJ treatment options

Occlusal Splints — Custom-made and advanced “night guards” prevent clenching and reposition your jaw to a more favorable and comfortable position.
Invisalign — If a bite issue is the cause of your TMJ pain, we may recommend Invisalign to fix the alignment of your jaw.
Surgery — In rare situations, you may require a more advanced surgical treatment to correct the issue. If that’s the case, we can refer you to someone who can provide the care you need.

What to expect from your TMJ disorder diagnosis and treatment

If you’re dealing with jaw pain or headaches, let us know. We’ll…

Ask you questions to learn as much as possible about what’s bothering you. Our goal is to understand the location, onset, timing, and aggravating factors of your TMJ pain and migraines.
Conduct a gentle TMJ evaluation, including observation, range of motion tests, joint palpation, and facial muscle exam.
Take 3D x-rays to help visualize what’s going on in your mouth and jaw.
Recommend treatment options, including outlining cost and what to expect

We want to help relieve your pain and get more enjoyment out of life. Nothing makes our team happier than helping you put your best smile forward every day.

the Jackson Family Dental
approach to care

state-of-the-art facility

warm & welcoming staff

therapeutic amenities

100% personalized care

What a great team they have at Jackson Family Dental. They make the patient experience like no other. 100% class act!

Best dentist we have ever been to! The entire staff made my daughter’s first visit so easy and safe. Thank you so much!

They always treat me so well, and pamper me with a warm neck pillow and the massaging chair! It definitely takes the stress away, but the hygienists are so excellent at what they do, and Dr. Jackson is very kind.

Everyone here is so very sweet and helpful! they always work with my schedule and help get me an appointment, even if it’s last minute. The office is beautiful and so well run. The best part is they always give you a cookie on the way out.

I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Jackson and his team. My husband and children have been seeing him for a few years now and I recently switched my care to his team and I am so happy I did. Super sweet, family-oriented, and provide excellent care.