Dentist Serving Colleyville, TX

TMJ treatment is the heart of the practice. For Colleyville residents dealing with jaw pain, frequent headaches, jaw clicking, or facial and neck pain, Dr. Coats offers TMJ appliances, TMJ orthodontics, bite rehabilitation, and full mouth reconstruction to restore comfort and function.

Airway-focused care is part of the same approach, including sleep apnea treatment with custom oral appliances, tongue and lip tie release, and referrals to trusted colleagues for myofunctional therapy.

Yes, they can be connected. The muscles of the jaw work in tandem with many of the muscles in the neck, so an imbalance in the jaw joint can lead to an imbalance in the neck. Some patients notice a head tilt in photos or one shoulder sitting higher than the other.

Dr. Coats evaluates the bite, TMJ, neck, and spine together before making a TMJ diagnosis, and in most cases asymmetry related to TMJ can be managed non-surgically with comprehensive care that also addresses pain. Learn more on our TMJ treatment page.

The sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) is a collection of nerves located behind the nose that carries sensory information, such as pain, to the brain. An SPG nerve block is a non-surgical treatment for migraines, acute head pain, and TMJ pain that works by interrupting those pain messages.

It is one of several short-term relief options TMJ Plus Wellness Center offers, alongside spray and stretch, trigger point injections, TENS therapy, and pain relief appliances.

Dr. Coats is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and offers custom oral appliances for patients with sleep apnea. These appliances gently adjust the position of the lower jaw and tongue to help keep the airway open while you sleep, supporting better sleep quality, mood, and overall well-being.

Common signs worth discussing include loud snoring, waking with a dry mouth, morning headaches, and excessive daytime sleepiness. Visit our sleep apnea treatment page to learn more.

Bite conditions such as an overbite, underbite, or open bite can keep the upper and lower teeth from meeting correctly, which may contribute to TMJ disorders and discomfort when biting or chewing. TMJ orthodontics adjusts the teeth so they connect properly, helping realign the temporomandibular joint and ease the pressure behind the pain.

Orthodontic expansion can also support functional changes that improve symptoms of TMJ, snoring, and sleep apnea.

Holistic dentistry looks at the big picture of your health. Instead of focusing only on your teeth, the team also evaluates your muscles, jaw joints, bones, and airway to connect dental findings with your overall wellness.

Care includes holistic dental cleanings, ozone therapy, fluoride-free options, CBCT 3D digital x-rays, and treatments such as laser dentistry and platelet rich plasma that support faster healing and less inflammation.