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Many people experience jaw pain, headaches, or disrupted sleep without realizing that TMJ disorders and sleep apnea may be related. At StarImage TMJ & Sleep Center in Southlake, Texas, we provide focused care for both conditions using thorough evaluation and proven treatment options. The FAQs below address common questions to help you better understand your symptoms and what treatment may involve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Are The Signs Of Sleep Apnea?

Common signs of sleep apnea include loud or chronic snoring, waking up feeling unrefreshed, daytime fatigue, morning headaches, dry mouth, difficulty concentrating, mood changes, frequent nighttime urination, and elevated blood pressure. If several of these symptoms are present, a sleep apnea assessment may be recommended.

Yes. After a sleep apnea diagnosis is confirmed—typically through a sleep physician or sleep test—a dentist trained in dental sleep medicine may provide oral appliance therapy. At StarImage TMJ & Sleep Center, Dr. Green offers oral appliances as a CPAP alternative for appropriate candidates with obstructive sleep apnea.

Oral appliance therapy uses a custom-made dental device worn during sleep to support jaw positioning and help keep the airway open. The appliance is compact, comfortable, and easy to maintain, making it a practical option for many patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea or those who struggle with CPAP.

TMJ disorders are commonly evaluated and treated by dentists with advanced training in jaw function, bite alignment, and facial pain. At StarImage TMJ & Sleep Center, TMJ care focuses on identifying contributing factors and developing non-surgical treatment plans to improve comfort and function.

TMJ disorders vary from patient to patient. While there is no single “cure,” many people experience significant improvement in symptoms with appropriate treatment focused on reducing strain on the jaw, improving function, and managing contributing factors.

TMJ pain may be felt in the jaw joints, face, temples, neck, shoulders, or around the ears. Some patients also experience headaches, clicking or popping sounds, stiffness, or difficulty opening and closing the mouth.

Yes. TMJ dysfunction may contribute to ear pain, pressure, ringing, or a feeling of fullness, even when no ear infection is present, due to the close proximity of the jaw joint to the ear structures.

Yes. StarImage TMJ & Sleep Center provides TMJ evaluation and treatment for patients in Southlake and surrounding areas, with care plans tailored to individual symptoms and needs.

Insurance coverage varies depending on the condition and treatment provided. Our team is happy to review your benefits and help you understand coverage related to TMJ or sleep apnea care.

We offer a range of payment and financing options to help make TMJ and sleep apnea treatment more accessible. Our team can review available options with you during your visit.

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Southlake TX 76092

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