Pain in the jaw, clicking when you open your mouth, headaches and facial tension can all stem from the temporomandibular joint, the hinge that connects your jaw to your skull. At our Carrollwood practice, Dr. Mustafa Adel evaluates and treats these issues with a careful, conservative approach.

TMJ problems can have many causes, including teeth grinding, bite imbalances, stress, injury or joint issues. Because the symptoms overlap with other conditions, a thorough evaluation is essential to understand what is actually driving your discomfort.

Dr. Adel examines how your teeth fit together, how your jaw moves, and where tension is concentrated. Understanding the relationship between your bite and your jaw joint is central to finding relief that lasts rather than simply masking the symptoms.

Treatment is conservative and tailored to the cause. It may include a custom oral appliance to reduce strain and protect the teeth, adjustments to balance the bite, guidance on habits that aggravate the joint, and other measures aimed at easing tension.

Because grinding and clenching frequently contribute to TMJ discomfort, a protective appliance often plays a key role, relieving pressure on the joint and muscles while you sleep.

Our goal is to relieve your symptoms while addressing their underlying source, using the least invasive approach that works. Where the issue connects to broader bite problems, those can be incorporated into a comprehensive plan.

If you are experiencing jaw pain or tension in Carrollwood, Tampa, call (813) 964-8585 to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Mustafa Adel.