TMJ Disorders in Jupiter, FL
A small joint you use thousands of times a day.
About TMJ Disorders
Understanding TMJ Disorders
The temporomandibular joint connects the jaw to the skull just in front of the ear. TMJ disorders cover a range of problems affecting that joint and the muscles around it, producing jaw pain, clicking, restricted opening, facial aching and often headache.
Clenching and grinding, stress, dental factors and neck posture are all common contributors, and the jaw and the upper neck share close muscular and neurological connections.
TMJ disorders are listed among the areas Dr. Newmark's Jupiter practice focuses on. Dental causes belong with your dentist, and the two are often best addressed in parallel.
What patients describe
Symptoms people mention when they come in:
- Jaw pain or tenderness in front of the ear
- Clicking or popping when opening
- Difficulty opening wide or chewing
- Aching around the temple or face
- Headache alongside jaw symptoms
- Waking with a tight jaw
How we help
TMJ Disorders at our Jupiter office
Dr. Newmark takes your history and examines the jaw alongside the neck and upper back, assessing range of motion, muscle strength and more. The report of findings explains what was found and how to address it.
Where the picture points to a dental cause such as bite alignment or a grinding habit needing a guard, she will refer you back to your dentist.
When to seek medical care first
A jaw that locks open or closed, significant swelling, or jaw pain with chest discomfort, breathlessness or nausea needs urgent assessment. The last can be a sign of a heart problem.
Related
Other concerns we see in Jupiter
New patients
What to expect on your first visit
Four steps, from the phone call to ongoing care, so you know exactly how your first appointment will go.
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Book your appointment
Call our office at 561-781-3770 or complete our online form. Please bring copies of your past x-rays and MRIs to your first appointment.
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Consultation & examination
Dr. Newmark discusses your patient history and symptoms, then performs a thorough chiropractic exam to assess range of motion, muscle strength and more. She reviews any diagnostic materials you bring, and may prescribe x-rays if they are needed to assess your spine.
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Report of findings
You receive a detailed analysis of the problem that brought you into our office and how to address it, taking into account your current lifestyle choices, your goals for the future and the challenges standing in your way.
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Treatment & ongoing care
Follow up visits cover treatment and maintenance as well as wellness and prevention. Dr. Newmark provides chiropractic adjustments as needed along with wellness counseling and recommendations, and may add instruction in stretching and exercise.
New to the practice? Give us a call and we will walk you through scheduling, what to bring and how to find the office.
Call 561.781.3770Patient information
Payment options
Back to Health is committed to ensuring chiropractic care is accessible to you and your loved ones. We accept Medicare, but Medicare does not cover all charges in a chiropractic office.
We do not submit claims to private health insurance providers. If you opt to request reimbursement from your insurance provider, we can provide an itemized document. With this, you can submit the documentation to your insurance provider for possible reimbursement of services.
By eliminating costly and labor-intensive follow-up communication related to insurance claims, we can lower administrative costs. This lower overhead means lower cost visits for patients.
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Medicare accepted
We accept Medicare. Medicare does not cover all charges in a chiropractic office.
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No private insurance claims filed
We do not submit claims to private health insurance providers.
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Itemized documentation
If you choose to seek reimbursement, we can provide an itemized document to submit to your insurance provider.
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Lower overhead, lower cost visits
Not chasing insurance claims keeps administrative costs down, and that means lower cost visits for patients.
What our patients say
In our patients' own words
A few of the reviews shared by people treated at our Jupiter office.
Dr. Newmark has the ability to truly feel what her patients are experiencing and a keen understanding of how to treat each one individually. She is a true healer and has really helped me overcome back challenges, I highly recommend her.
Dr. Paula Newmark is amazing! Previous chiropractors made me "sore" from a visit. I have been rear ended three times in 7 years and I only go when needed. She isn't one of those "come every week" type. She is come when you need me. I can't thank her enough for her caring and talent.
My treatment with Dr Newmark has had terrific results. Dr Newmark has helped me get back to a normal life of golfing and doing things I haven't done in years.
Dr Newmark is a true partner on your journey to better chiropractic health.
She is an excellent communicator, and she has truly helped me with my chiropractic needs/health.
I refer to her time and time again to anyone who will listen to me!
Visit us in Jupiter
Our Jupiter, FL chiropractic office
Find us on Military Trail, minutes from central Jupiter and convenient to Juno Beach and Palm Beach Gardens.
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |