TMJ Treatment in Borger, TX
The temporomandibular joint is what lets you open, close, and slide your jaw — and when it's stressed, injured, or out of alignment, the result is TMJ disorder (sometimes called TMD). Common triggers are teeth grinding, arthritis in the joint, jaw injury, or high sustained stress.
Symptoms to watch for
- Jaw pain or a dull ache in the face
- Clicking, popping, or grinding sounds when you open and close
- A jaw that locks or catches
- Pain when chewing
- Ear pain, neck pain, or shoulder tension without an obvious cause
- Frequent headaches, especially first thing in the morning
How Dr. Robertson approaches it
There isn't one TMJ treatment — it depends on what's causing the problem. Dr. Robertson starts by examining the joint, checking your bite, and looking for signs of grinding. From there, a treatment plan might include a custom night guard, bite adjustment, jaw exercises, stress-reduction strategies, or restorative work if uneven tooth wear is throwing the bite off. Surgery is rare and only considered when less invasive options have been exhausted.
Most patients get substantial relief from conservative treatment once the underlying cause is identified. If jaw pain has been chipping away at your quality of life, a TMJ-focused consultation is a good place to start.