Bring balance back to your bite and your body.
Tension in your jaw does not stay in your jaw. It radiates to your neck, head, and shoulders, and can disrupt your sleep. We use a whole-body lens to examine your bite, airway, posture, and muscle patterns, then build a plan that relieves discomfort and restores lasting balance.
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TMJ is a whole-body issue.
Your jaw is connected to how you breathe, how you rest, and how your body holds stress. TMJ dysfunction happens when the jaw joint or surrounding muscles fall out of balance, often due to posture, clenching, stress, or airway issues.
You may notice tension in your face, jaw, neck, or shoulders, headaches that start at your temples, a bite that feels off, clicking or soreness when you open your mouth, or sleep that feels shallow and unrefreshing.
Our multi-specialty team addresses your jaw health as part of a larger system. When the whole picture improves, so does your well-being.
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Conservative, precise, and lasting relief.
Using Mouth Mapping® as our diagnostic foundation, we identify areas out of balance related to joint movement, bite function, and airway alignment. Then we build a care plan that helps you feel aligned, inside and out.
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Tension Release Massage
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Our integrative approach blends buccal facial massage with myofunctional techniques to release stored tension, retrain muscle function, and reduce the chronic tightness that drives jaw pain and headaches.
Custom-Fit Night Guards
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Slim, customizable appliances protect your teeth, reduce nighttime clenching, and guide your jaw into a healthier resting position. Crafted in our in-house lab for a precise, comfortable fit.
Therapeutic Botox for TMJ
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Used intentionally and conservatively, Botox relaxes overactive jaw muscles, relieves pain, and reduces inflammation. It is a proven, non-surgical option for patients with chronic clenching, grinding, or tension headaches.
Breath Airway Evaluation
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We screen for airway restriction, sleep issues, and tongue posture habits that may be amplifying stress and dysfunction in the jaw. When your airway is clear, your jaw often follows.
Is TMJ and bite therapy right for you?
TMJ dysfunction does not always announce itself clearly. You may need care if you have:
Chronic clenching or grinding, especially at night or during stress
Persistent jaw, neck, or facial pain, often without a clear dental cause
Worn teeth or broken dental work from a long-term bite imbalance
Recurring headaches that originate at the temples or radiate to the neck
Chronic stress, poor sleep, or anxiety that feels tied to the body
More than a cleaning. A health strategy.
Most dental practices treat preventive care as routine. At Smile House, it's where your whole-body health story begins. Every visit is connected to your Mouth Mapping® profile, giving your team insight that grows deeper over time.
Have questions about TMJ and bite therapy?
Common questions about what to expect from diagnosis through treatment.
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Is TMJ therapy painful?
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Not at all. TMJ therapy is gentle, supportive, and responsive to your needs. Whether we are using massage, oral appliances, or Botox, your comfort is our top priority. We explain every step and check in throughout your care.
Will I need surgery or braces?
In most cases, no. We treat TMJ dysfunction conservatively and non-invasively, starting by identifying the root cause and addressing it with massage, oral appliances, and guided relaxation techniques.
Is Botox safe for TMJ?
Yes, when used correctly by trained professionals. Therapeutic Botox targets overactive jaw muscles that contribute to clenching, grinding, and chronic tension. It can reduce inflammation, ease facial pain, and relieve tension headaches.
Can TMJ cause other health issues?
Absolutely. Poor jaw alignment can contribute to chronic headaches, neck and shoulder tension, disrupted sleep, and even digestive issues from impaired chewing. It can also strain the nervous system, leaving you fatigued or overwhelmed.
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