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Tell us where you feel discomfort, when it happens, and how it affects your day. Bring up clenching, grinding, previous jaw injuries, and any care you have already tried.
TMJ / TMD care in Pelham + Calera
TMJ
treatment.
Let's talk about your jaw comfort.
Jaw pain can get in the way of everyday moments, from your first bite of breakfast to a conversation with friends. At Ortho South, we help you take the next step with an evaluation of your symptoms, bite, and jaw function.
$175
TMJ new-patient
examination
examination
Care beyond your smile
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A personal approach
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Pelham + Calera
Getting to know your jaw
Small joints.
A big part of your day.
Your temporomandibular joints, or TMJs, connect your lower jaw to your skull just in front of your ears. They work with surrounding muscles to help you chew, speak, and open your mouth.
TMD is the term for disorders affecting these joints and muscles. Often called “TMJ” in everyday conversation, these concerns can feel different from person to person. A professional evaluation helps you understand what may be behind your symptoms.
Explore the $175 TMJ examSound familiar?
- Jaw soreness or pain when chewing, speaking, or opening your mouth
- Painful clicking or popping around the jaw joint
- Jaw muscle tightness, stiffness, locking, or limited movement
- Headaches, neck aches, or discomfort around the ears
These symptoms can have several causes. An exam helps determine whether a jaw joint or muscle concern may be involved.
Your path forward
A closer look.
A clearer next step.
Start with a conversation. Our team considers your concerns and helps you understand the options that make sense for you.
Look at the whole picture
We evaluate your teeth, bite, and jaw function. Ortho South also uses digital imaging to assess oral structures when clinically appropriate. Your doctor can explain whether additional imaging would be helpful.
Discuss your options
Review the findings and ask questions about next steps. Depending on your needs, that conversation may include conservative care, an oral appliance, or further evaluation by another dental or medical provider.
TMJ care is individual. Treatment often begins with simple, reversible approaches, and recommendations depend on the cause of your symptoms.
Thoughtful options. Personal guidance.
Could a nightguard
be part of your plan?
A professionally fitted nightguard can help protect teeth from damage caused by grinding. For people who clench or grind, an appliance may be one part of a broader care plan.
Ask our team whether an oral appliance is appropriate for your symptoms. A nightguard is not a cure for every jaw condition, and evidence that it improves TMD pain is limited.
Start with an evaluation. The right approach depends on your jaw, your symptoms, and your individual needs.
Meet the Ortho South teamYour next step
Let's talk about
what you're feeling.
You don't have to figure out your jaw concerns on your own. Schedule a TMJ new-patient exam with Ortho South and start a conversation about your comfort and care.
The TMJ new-patient examination fee is $175. This is the exam fee. Our team can explain the cost of any recommended treatment.
New-patient exam
$175TMJ examination
Schedule my TMJ examWhen scheduling, please let our team know your visit is for TMJ concerns.
Before you book
A little clarity
for the journey.
Is the TMJ new-patient exam free?
No. The TMJ new-patient exam is $175. This specialized exam is separate from Ortho South's complimentary consultations for braces and clear aligners. Please mention TMJ concerns when requesting your appointment.
Does $175 include a nightguard or treatment?
The $175 fee is for the new-patient examination. Before scheduling, our team can clarify what is included and explain any separate fees for imaging, appliances, or treatment.
Does jaw clicking always need treatment?
Painless clicking or popping is common and often does not need treatment. Clicking with pain, jaw locking, or difficulty opening your mouth deserves a professional evaluation.
Will I need braces or clear aligners?
Not necessarily. Braces and aligners can address separate tooth-alignment and bite needs, but they are not a proven treatment for TMD itself. Your evaluation helps distinguish these concerns and guide a discussion of appropriate care.
Can TMJ concerns cause headaches or ear discomfort?
Jaw joint and muscle concerns can occur alongside headaches, neck aches, or ear symptoms. These symptoms also have other possible causes. Let your dental or medical provider know what you are experiencing so they can evaluate it appropriately.
Tell us about your jaw concerns. The Ortho South team is here to listen, answer your questions, and help you explore your next steps.
Book my TMJ examTMJ new-patient examination: $175.
