TMJ Treatment in Frisco

Have you ever woken up with a sore jaw or noticed a clicking or popping sound when opening your mouth? If so, you’re not alone. Studies show that 5% to 12% of adults experience some form of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD)—a condition that can significantly affect quality of life.

What Is TMJ Disorder?

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jawbone to your skull and functions like a sliding hinge. When this joint is misaligned or not working properly, it can cause:

Common symptoms:

Jaw pain
Headaches
Earaches
Clicking or popping sounds
Difficulty chewing or speaking

Less obvious symptoms:

Brain fog or difficulty focusing
Pressure or sloshing in the ears
Dizziness or a sense of imbalance
Tightness around the eyes and ears
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
General irritability
Vertigo

These symptoms often arise from nerve interference and muscular tension, both of which chiropractic care can address naturally and effectively.

How Chiropractic Care Can Help

Most people don’t realize that upper cervical spinal alignment plays a vital role in jaw function. Nerves at the base of the skull influence jaw muscles and movement. When these nerves are compressed or irritated, jaw dysfunction and TMD symptoms may result. At Taylor Family Chiropractic, Dr. Mark Taylor provides gentle and precise upper cervical adjustments to:

Relieve pressure on jaw-related nerve pathways
Improve communication between the brain and jaw
Reduce muscular tension
Support natural jaw alignment and healing

Long-Term Management and Prevention

While some patients experience rapid relief, others may require ongoing care, especially in cases involving:

Chronic stress or clenching
Hormonal imbalances
Bruxism (teeth grinding)
Jaw trauma

Without proper care, long-term clenching can even lead to gum recession and other dental concerns. To maintain jaw function and reduce recurrence, Dr. Taylor may recommend maintenance visits every 2-4 weeks for chronic or recurring TMJ cases.

Gentle Adjustments and Advanced Techniques

For patients with jaw deviation, pain, or clicking (especially when chewing or speaking), Dr. Taylor often uses the Activator Method—a handheld tool that delivers gentle, accurate impulses to the TMJ. Most patients experience immediate relief from:

Clicking or popping
Pain around the joint
A sense of misalignment when biting or speaking

Additional therapies include:

The Matrix by NeuroMed® – An electrical nerve block that targets tight jaw muscles (especially the masseter), helping to reduce pain, release spasms, and calm nerve activity
Manual muscle stripping – A hands-on technique to ease chronic tightness in the jaw and surrounding soft tissues

Find Relief from TMJ

Don’t let TMJ dysfunction interfere with your comfort, sleep, or ability to enjoy daily life. Schedule an appointment today at Taylor Family Chiropractic and start your path to relief.

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