If you've landed here, there's a good chance you've been living with jaw pain, headaches, clicking, or tension for longer than you'd like to admit. Maybe another dentist mentioned TMJ. Maybe you Googled your symptoms at midnight. Either way — you're in the right place, and we're glad you're here. TMJ disorder (sometimes called TMD) is one of those conditions that's surprisingly common and surprisingly misunderstood. The temporomandibular joint is essentially the hinge connecting your jaw to your skull, and when something's off — whether it's how your teeth come together, muscle tension, or wear from grinding — it can show up as jaw soreness, headaches, ear pain, or that familiar clicking sound when you chew. At Summit Ridge, we don't throw a one-size-fits-all solution at every TMJ patient. Dr. Chen, Dr. Webb, and Dr. Nair take the time to actually understand what's going on before recommending anything. That means a real conversation, a thorough exam, and an honest explanation of what we find — in plain language, not clinical shorthand. Treatment looks different for everyone. For some patients, a custom night guard is the answer. For others, it's a combination of bite adjustment and targeted therapy. Whatever the path forward looks like for you, we'll walk through it together — no pressure, no rushing, no guesswork. You've been patient with this long enough. Come in, tell us what's been going on, and let's figure it out.
"Dr. Chen and her team are absolutely incredible. I've been to a lot of dentists over the years, but Summit Ridge is the first place where I actually feel like they know me. The front desk remembered my daughter's soccer tournament from our last visit. Life-changing experience — I can't recommend them enough."
