TMJ and TMD Evaluation in Leesburg, FL
Jaw pain, clicking, limited opening and the headaches that travel with them. This is the area of Dr. Dhanani's published work, and the evaluation is built around what that work assesses.
- Founder published on TMJ dysfunction
- EMFACE Functional with HIFES and RF
- Measured, not estimated
TMJ and TMD Evaluation at a Glance
- Treats
- Jaw joint pain, clicking, limited opening and related headaches
- Session length
- 20 to 45 minutes
- Invasiveness
- Non-invasive evaluation. Device treatment is applied externally
- Typical course
- Evaluation first, then a plan set to what is found
- Downtime
- None
- Payment
- Elective. No insurance panels. Cost explained before you commit
What to Expect at Your First Visit
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The complimentary evaluation
About an hour. Opening and tracking are measured, the joint and muscles are examined, and headaches are tested against the jaw.
- 02
The written plan
You leave with what we found, what we recommend, and what it would cost. Nothing is booked before you have it.
- 03
Treatment sessions, if indicated
Where device treatment fits, it is applied externally in sessions of 20 to 45 minutes with no downtime afterwards.
- 04
Home work
Most plans include jaw and posture work between visits. It is written down rather than described once and forgotten.
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The re-measure
Opening and deviation are measured again at review and compared with the first visit.
The temporomandibular joint is the hinge in front of your ear. When it stops moving smoothly the result is pain on chewing, clicking, limited opening, and frequently headaches that nobody has connected to the jaw.
The evaluation measures opening, tracks how the jaw moves and examines the muscles around it. It sits in the Leesburg pain control services because the pain it produces is musculoskeletal.
What is TMJ and TMD Evaluation?
A TMJ and TMD evaluation measures how far and how symmetrically your jaw opens, examines the joint and the muscles around it, and identifies whether your headaches have a jaw component. Treatment, where indicated, is external and non-invasive.
How it works
Opening and tracking are measured
We measure how wide you can open and whether the jaw deviates as it does. Both are recorded so later visits have something to compare against.
The joint and muscles are examined
We palpate the joint itself and the muscles that move it, and we listen for clicking or grating through the range of movement.
The headache link is tested
Many jaw-related headaches reproduce on specific muscle points or on loading the joint. That is checked directly rather than assumed.
Who tmj and tmd evaluation helps
- Jaw pain on chewing or yawning
- Clicking, popping or grating at the joint
- Limited opening or a jaw that deviates to one side
- Headaches around the temples with jaw tenderness
- Facial muscle tightness and clenching
Who it does not help
- A jaw locked open or closed today, which needs urgent assessment
- Facial swelling with fever, which may indicate infection
- Sudden facial weakness or numbness, which needs medical care now
- Dental pain from a specific tooth, which belongs with a dentist first
- Anyone wanting a device treatment without an evaluation
Conditions We Address with TMJ and TMD Evaluation in Leesburg
Conditions this is most often used for.
Headaches
Headaches in LeesburgTMJ and TMD
TMJ and TMD in LeesburgPublished work in this specific area
Dr. Shireen Dhanani, DMD, FAGD authored the EMFACE Functional study on temporomandibular joint dysfunction and is an EMFACE TMJ Ambassador. This is the part of the practice with a research record behind it.
The jaw is measured, not estimated
Opening and deviation are recorded in millimeters at the first visit, which makes later comparison real.
Headaches are tested against the jaw
Many people arrive having treated headaches for years without anyone examining the joint that may be driving them.
Treatment is external
Where device treatment is indicated it is applied to the outside of the face. Nothing goes into the joint at this stage of care.
TMJ and TMD Evaluation Compared with the Other Options
How the common options compare, including the ones we do not offer.
| Option | What it involves | Typical course | Invasiveness / downtime | Who it tends to suit | Offered at Revive? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMJ and TMD evaluation | Measurement, examination and a written plan | One visit plus review | Non-invasive | Anyone with jaw pain or unexplained temple headaches | Yes |
| EMFACE Functional treatment | HIFES and synchronized RF applied externally | A short series of sessions | Non-invasive, no downtime | Muscle-driven jaw and facial tension | Yes |
| Occlusal splint or night guard | A custom appliance worn at night | Worn ongoing | Non-invasive | Clenching and grinding at night | No |
| Physical therapy for the jaw | Manual treatment and exercises for jaw muscles | Several weeks of visits | Non-invasive | Muscle-dominant jaw problems | No |
| Intra-articular injection | An injection into the jaw joint itself | One or a small number | Needle procedure | Specific joint findings after imaging | No |
| Jaw joint surgery | Operative treatment of the joint | One procedure plus recovery | Invasive, significant recovery | Structural joint problems that have failed other care | No |
A night guard remains one of the most useful items in this field and is made by a dentist rather than here. If clenching at night is the main driver, that is the referral we will make.
Jaw surgery is reserved for structural problems that have not responded to anything else, and it belongs with a specialist surgeon.
Is TMJ and TMD Evaluation Right for You?
Who this tends to suit, and who it does not.
Likely a good fit if
- Jaw pain, clicking or limited opening lasting more than a few weeks
- Headaches around the temples that nobody has linked to the jaw
- Facial muscle tightness, particularly on waking
- You want the joint measured before anything is recommended
- You can attend a short series if treatment is indicated
Generally not appropriate when
- Your jaw is locked open or closed right now
- You have facial swelling with a fever
- You have sudden facial weakness or numbness
- Your pain is clearly coming from one tooth
- You want a device treatment without an examination
Where the problem turns out to be dental or a night-time clenching issue, we refer rather than treat, and we say so at the first visit.
If this is not the right fit, we will say so at the consultation and point you toward the care that is.
What determines the cost of TMJ and TMD care
- Whether imaging is needed as part of the evaluation
- Whether device treatment is indicated after the evaluation
- How many sessions the individualized plan includes
- Whether one side or both are involved
- Whether it runs alongside other treatment in your plan
Insurance and elective care
Revive by MWS does not participate in insurance panels. Jaw care sits awkwardly between medical and dental coverage, and we make no claim about what your policy does.
If you want to check, ask both your medical and your dental carrier about coverage for temporomandibular disorder evaluation, quoting the written plan we provide.
How you get a real number
The complimentary consultation is where you get a real figure, based on what the evaluation finds rather than on an average.
Book the evaluation and bring any dental or facial imaging you already have.
We do not publish pricing. Cost depends on the plan built for you, and it is explained in full before anything is scheduled.
Why Choose Revive by MWS
for TMJ and TMD Evaluation?
The jaw is the one area of this practice with published research behind it, and the evaluation is built accordingly: measured, recorded and re-measured.
Related musculoskeletal care sits in the Leesburg pain control services.
- EMFACE
- EMFACE Functional
- HIFES
- CBCT
Care at Revive by MWS is provided by licensed clinicians.
Why the jaw gets missed
People with jaw-driven headaches usually see someone about the headache. The joint in front of the ear rarely gets examined, and the pattern goes unrecognised for years.
The evaluation here starts at the joint and works outwards, which is simply the other direction from how most of these patients have been assessed before.
What temporomandibular disorders actually are
The NIDCR patient information on temporomandibular disorders describes the range of problems the term covers and the treatments with the best support. It is worth reading, because the field carries a lot of confident claims that the evidence does not back.
Our position is the one in that document: start conservatively, measure, and avoid irreversible treatment early.
The research record behind this page
Dr. Shireen Dhanani, DMD, FAGD authored the EMFACE Functional study on temporomandibular joint dysfunction using ultra-low frequency HIFES and synchronized RF, and speaks at the 2026 Yankee Dental Congress.
That is the specific basis for this part of the practice, and it is the only part of Revive by MWS where the founder's own published work is directly relevant.
Serving Lake and Marion County
Getting here from around Lake and Marion County.
Evaluations are at 920 E. Dixie Ave., Suite A in Leesburg. The practice group has been in Leesburg since 2004, and patients come from The Villages, Lady Lake, Eustis, Tavares, Mount Dora and across Lake County.
- Leesburg
- The Villages
- Lady Lake
- Fruitland Park
- Tavares
- Eustis
- Mount Dora
- Clermont
- Ocala
- Belleview
- Summerfield
- Ocklawaha
TMJ and TMD Evaluation: Frequently Asked Questions
They can. Jaw-related headaches often sit around the temples and reproduce when specific muscles are pressed or the joint is loaded. The evaluation tests that link directly rather than assuming it.
Not always. The evaluation starts with measurement and examination, and imaging is requested only where what we find makes it useful.
EMFACE and EMFACE Functional are used within their cleared intended use. Clearance for one indication is not clearance for every source of facial or jaw pain, and we will tell you exactly which applies to you.
If your pain is clearly coming from one tooth, yes, and that is the referral we will make. A night guard for clenching is also made by a dentist rather than here.
Whether imaging is needed, whether device treatment is indicated, how many sessions are planned, and whether one side or both are involved. Cost is explained in person before any commitment.
Schedule Your TMJ and TMD Evaluation Consultation
Tell us what is going on and we will find a time. The first appointment is an evaluation and a conversation, and provider time for it is not charged.
- 01
You send the request
A few details about what hurts and when it started. Nothing is scheduled until we have spoken.
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We call you back
Our team confirms a time that works and tells you what to bring, including any imaging or records.
- 03
You decide
After the evaluation we explain what we found and which options may help. Results vary by individual, and you decide what happens next.
Send the form and the office team will call you back to confirm a time that works. There is no charge for the consultation and no obligation to start care.
Prefer to call? (352) 559-1901. 920 E. Dixie Ave. Suite A, Leesburg, FL 34748.
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920 E. Dixie Ave. Suite ALeesburg, FL 34748
(352) 559-1901
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | By appointment |
| Sunday | Closed |
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