Yes, and it is a common cause that goes unrecognized. Overworked or misaligned jaw joints strain the surrounding muscles and nerves, radiating pain to the temples, forehead and behind the eyes.
Non-invasive Solutions
TMJ Disorder
Between 5-12% of people suffer from TMJ every single day, and most never learn the cause of their facial pain. Non-surgical TMJ treatment in Raleigh, Cary and Durham.
TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Raleigh-Durham
Understanding TMJ Disorder
TMJ disorder strains the joints and muscles that move your jaw. Symptoms include jaw, neck and facial pain, headaches and migraines, clicking or popping, and a jaw that catches or will not open fully. Left untreated, it usually worsens.
Finding a dentist who actually treats TMD is not easy. Dr. Charles Ferzli is a Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain and treats the cause of TMJ disorder — not just the symptom — for patients across Raleigh, Cary and Durham.
What Causes TMJ Disorder
Bite Misalignment
Uneven bite forces overload the joints and the muscles around them.
Clenching & Grinding
Bruxism, often stress-driven, inflames the joint and wears the teeth.
Trauma or Injury
Accidents, whiplash and impacts can destabilize the joint.
Airway & Breathing Issues
Mouth breathing alters jaw posture and strains the joint over time.
Our Non-Surgical TMJ Treatment
Medications mask the pain, store-bought guards protect teeth without stabilizing the joint, and surgery carries real risk for inconsistent results. We treat what is actually driving the problem, so you can eat, speak and sleep without it.
Custom Oral Appliances
Align the bite and unload the joints.
Laser Therapy
Calm inflammation and speed healing.
Trigger Point Therapy
Release tension in the jaw, neck and face.
PRF Injections
Use your own healing factors to regenerate tissue.
Myofunctional Therapy
Retrain tongue posture and muscle patterns.
Our Approach
Why Choose Us?
TMJ Disorder is one of the specialized services we provide at the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Raleigh-Durham. Our focus is on identifying the root causes behind your symptoms and delivering safe, non-surgical solutions that support long-term health and comfort.
Your First Step Toward Relief Starts Here
Start with a Simple TMJ and Sleep Screening
Do You Have TMJ?
Take our quick 2-minute assessment to find out if your symptoms may be related to TMJ disorder.
Take TMJ Quiz
Sleep Apnea Risk?
Discover if your snoring, fatigue, or restless sleep could indicate sleep apnea with this brief screening.
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Our Commitment
You Don’t Have to Live in Pain
TMJ disorder is often underdiagnosed, leaving patients to struggle with daily discomfort. At the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Raleigh-Durham we specialize in identifying the true causes and providing non-surgical, lasting solutions.
(919) 323-4242 Message UsTMJ Disorder Questions
Most patients notice relief within 4–6 weeks. More complex cases run 3–6 months to fully stabilize the joint.
Rarely. The large majority of patients improve with non-surgical care — oral appliances, laser therapy and muscle work.
No. Generic nightguards protect teeth from grinding but do not treat the joint or the muscles, and an ill-fitting one can make the bite worse.