TMJ treatment for Wellington patients
Understanding TMJ through Personalized Care
Start with an evaluation of jaw symptoms and function. Care is provided at Rudnick Dentistry in Palm Beach Gardens.
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Start with an evaluation of jaw symptoms and function
Jaw pain, clicking, limited opening or discomfort when chewing may have several causes. Rudnick Dentistry evaluates symptoms and bite concerns at the Palm Beach Gardens office before discussing a treatment plan. Keep notes about when symptoms occur and what makes them better or worse.
What a TMJ consultation can clarify
Jaw symptoms and when they occur
Describe pain location, jaw locking, headaches, clenching and the movements that trigger symptoms.Source: NIH / NIDCR ↗
Dental factors considered during a TMJ evaluation
Tell the dentist about recent dental work, a changed bite, tooth pain or an appliance you already use.
Next steps after your TMJ evaluation
Ask what the examination suggests, what options are available and how improvement would be monitored.
Learn more from Rudnick Dentistry’s TMJ treatment page.
Plan care from Forest Hill Boulevard and Wellington Town Center
From Wellington
Wellington patients make a longer trip northeast to the Northlake Boulevard office. From the Forest Hill Boulevard or Town Center area, check current traffic and allow time for the return trip after an appointment.
Plan the number of visits
For treatment with recovery or repeated checks, ask whether someone should drive you and when you can resume your normal schedule. The answer depends on the care proposed and your health history.
Around the community
Wellington publishes its own village news, utility notices and events. A treatment plan may also involve more than one office visit, so it helps to discuss timing before making the trip from Wellington.
For community notices, see the Village of Wellington. For dental scheduling, call the practice directly.
Treatment follows the diagnosis
Jaw symptoms are not identical from person to person. Depending on findings, the dentist may discuss monitoring, an appliance or other care. Ask what each option aims to change and when a follow-up visit would be useful.
Planning TMJ treatment from Wellington
Before traveling from Wellington, note any morning soreness, headaches, clicking or trouble opening the jaw. The dentist can use that history during evaluation and explain whether a proposed treatment needs later adjustments or checks.
Josh’s TMJ Story: Getting Back to the Activities He Enjoyed
Josh’s jaw and ear pain was affecting more than his comfort. Basketball, swimming, hiking, and even lifting groceries had become difficult. After finding Dr. Rudnick through Google, he came to Rudnick Dentistry for help.
In his video, recorded about two months after starting care, Josh reported that his pain was nearly gone. He had taken a 10-mile bike ride that morning and played basketball the day before. He was also looking forward to returning to the gym.
For Josh, the most meaningful change was getting back to activities he enjoyed. Watch his video to hear him describe the experience in his own words.
Is jaw pain interfering with your daily life? Request a TMJ evaluation with Dr. Rudnick to discuss your symptoms and treatment options.
Learn more about jaw evaluation
TMJ treatment questions from Wellington patients
Should I bring a record of symptoms?
Yes. Notes about timing, pain, locking, chewing difficulty and prior treatment can make the discussion more useful.
How do I plan travel from Wellington?
Wellington patients make a longer trip northeast to the Northlake Boulevard office. From the Forest Hill Boulevard or Town Center area, check current traffic and allow time for the return trip after an appointment.
Clinical review & supporting sources
Dr. Andrew Rudnick, DMD
Clinical reviewer
Dr. Rudnick earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
View Dr. Rudnick’s credentials ↗- Clinical review status
- Reviewed and approved
- Clinical review date
- November 2, 2026
- Sources checked
Clinical content reviewed and approved by Dr. Andrew Rudnick, DMD on November 2, 2026.
Important treatment considerations
Jaw sounds do not always need treatment
Clicking without pain is common and does not by itself require treatment. Jaw or facial pain can have causes other than TMD, so diagnosis comes before a treatment plan.
Source: NIH / NIDCR ↗Discuss conservative options first
NIDCR recommends conservative approaches and cautions against treatments that permanently change teeth, the bite or jaw joints as routine TMD care. Evidence that oral appliances relieve TMD pain is limited; discuss the intended benefit, risks and follow-up.
Source: NIH / NIDCR ↗Supporting sources
- NIH / NIDCRTemporomandibular disorders ↗
Clinical oversight covers dental information, not community news or patient testimonials. General references do not verify practice-specific services or predict individual outcomes.
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Discuss TMJ treatment with Rudnick Dentistry
Call to discuss your goals, symptoms and appointment availability. The office is at 4274 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
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