Serving all of West TN
Offices in Jackson,
Martin, Milan, Henderson
Dyersburg, Brownsville
and Bolivar
1-800-548-5303

Any Age

   TMJ problems are characterized by pain, popping, and clicking in the area of the Temporo-Mandibular Joints, just in front of the ears.  These joints serve as hinges between the lower jaw and the skull, allowing free movement for chewing, speech, etc.  Problems with the TMJs can arise from stress, tooth grinding, and bad bites, and are most common in adult women.  Without treatment, these problems often lead to deterioration of the joint tissues, chronic pain, and soreness in the muscles that make the joint work.

   Our treatment for such problems is based on an accurate diagnosis using state-of-the-art, computerized, diagnostic equipment.  The treatment is non-invasive and typically involves  neuromuscular positioning.  This treatment modality is based on the use of customized mouthpieces (orthotics) to obtain a comfortable position for the lower jaw.  Once this jaw position is found and the TMJ problem is under control, long term stabilization is accomplished in one of three ways:  (1) long term orthotic wear, (2) orthodontic treatment to allow the natural teeth to serve as an orthotic, or (3) full mouth rehabilitation to allow dental prosthetics (crowns, bridges or partials) to serve as an orthotic.

    If it sounds like you may have a TMJ problem or if you have further questions, please call our office to schedule an initial appointment in our TMJ Clinic.

   Dr. Woody Forbes and Dr. James Youmans are both Board Certified by the American Academy of Pain Management.  They are members of the American Academy of Head, Neck and Facial Pain, the Tennessee Cranio Society, and fellows of the Atlanta Cranio Society.