TMJ Treatment in Milwaukie and Southeast Portland — A Convenient Option Close to Home Close to Home

If you're dealing with jaw pain, jaw clicking, headaches related to your jaw, or other symptoms of TMJ disorder in the Portland Oregon Metro area including Milwaukie, Clackamas, Happy Valley, West Linn, Oregon City or Lake Oswego, you'll find Oregon TMJ easy to get to.

Oregon TMJ is located in Milwaukie, right at 6501 SE King Road — accessible from Highway 224 and close to I-205. We see patients from across the south and east metro who want effective, conservative TMJ care without a long commute or a long wait.

What Makes This Area Underserved for TMJ Care

The Portland metro has no shortage of providers who claim to treat TMJ. But when you look closely, most fall into one of a few categories:

• General dentists who offer a night guard as the primary treatment — useful for protecting teeth but often doesn't address the underlying joint or muscle problem
• Oral surgeons and dental specialists based in Northwest Portland or the west side, focused on appliances, injections, or surgery
• Physical therapy clinics that treat TMJ alongside dozens of other conditions, without a specialty focus
• General chiropractors who list TMJ as one of many conditions they see, but aren't specifically trained in jaw treatment

What's largely missing in the Milwaukie, Lake Oswego, and Oregon City corridor is a dedicated, chiropractic-focused TMJ specialty practice — one that looks at the jaw and the neck together, without pushing you toward dental appliances or surgery as a first step.

Areas We Serve

What to Expect at Oregon TMJ

We take a conservative, hands-on approach that looks at the whole picture — not just the jaw. Your first visit includes a thorough assessment of your jaw, neck, and posture, followed by a clear explanation of what we find and a realistic plan for moving forward.

Treatment may include hands-on work to the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, cervical spine treatment, posture work, exercises, and — if appropriate — laser therapy. We work within your comfort level at all times and adjust the plan based on how you're responding.

Most patients are seen Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. You can reach us by phone or text on Tuesday and Friday. Booking is available online through our Jane App link or by calling the office.

Is Chiropractic TMJ Care Right for You?

Chiropractic care for TMJ tends to work best for patients who:

• Have jaw pain, clicking, or limited movement that hasn't responded to a night guard or dental treatment
• Also have neck stiffness, headaches, or shoulder tension alongside their jaw symptoms
• Want a non-surgical, non-injection approach as a first or next step
• Have jaw symptoms that followed a car accident, whiplash, or other physical trauma
• Are looking for someone to explain what's actually going on — not just hand them an appliance

A Note on Insurance and Cost

Many patients are surprised to find that chiropractic care is often more affordable than dental TMJ treatment. Night guards can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars and often need to be replaced. Botox injections are typically not covered by insurance and require regular repeats. Surgical options involve significant cost and recovery time.

Chiropractic care for TMJ is covered by some insurance plans — though coverage specifically for TMJ-related treatment varies. If your symptoms began after a car accident, chiropractic TMJ care is often covered under your PIP (personal injury protection) auto insurance with no out-of-pocket cost for you.

We're happy to help you understand your coverage before your first visit. Just call or text us at (503) 788-3800.