How A Dentist Can Treat TMJ Pain: Here’s What We Learned
What TMJ pain is, why the jaw joint stops working well, and how a dentist can treat it.
Millennium Smiles is a dental practice in Frisco, TX. Dr. Dunia Korous, D.D.S., FICOI, MICOI, treats implants, TMJ and jaw pain, sleep apnea and airway problems, and everyday family dentistry. Most new patients start with one exam and one 3D CBCT scan, so the plan covers teeth, jaw and airway together. We have two offices in Frisco: Lebanon Rd near The Star, and FM 423 at Main Street on the west side.
Written by Millennium Smiles. Medically reviewed by Dr. Dunia Korous, D.D.S., FICOI, MICOI. Last updated October 31, 2026.
Dr. Korous has over 1,000 hours of advanced education in implants, TMJ, airway care, laser dentistry and complex treatment planning.
Jaw pain, broken teeth, gum issues and poor sleep often share the same root problems. We check the bite, jaw joints, airway and muscle function together, so treatment addresses what is driving the problem.
3D CBCT imaging, digital planning, lasers, same-day crowns and in-house 3D printing let us plan from what the scan shows. You see your own scan on screen before we recommend anything.
Massage chairs and warm towels are part of every visit. Laser dentistry can reduce the need for shots and drills in some treatments.
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Dr. Dunia Korous, D.D.S., FICOI, MICOI, is the owner and lead dentist at Millennium Smiles. She is a general dentist with an advanced focus on dental implants, TMJ therapy, airway dentistry and sleep apnea care. She is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
She has completed over 1,000 hours of advanced education. Her training includes international implant surgery, TMJ evaluation under Dr. Steven Olmos, DDS, airway and tethered-tissue training with Dr. Soroush Zaghi, MD, laser and cosmetic dentistry, and orthodontic development for adults and children. She holds a neuroscience degree from UT Dallas.
Dr. Korous believes dentistry works when the full system is understood. Teeth, jaw position, airway size, muscle function and bite all matter.
Poor sleep, snoring and daytime fatigue are often linked to airway restriction. Care starts with a 3D CBCT airway evaluation.
We offer non-surgical options for mild to moderate sleep apnea and airway problems: oral appliances, skeletal expansion, laser therapy, myofunctional therapy and orthodontic support. If you cannot tolerate CPAP, an oral appliance may be an option, and your sleep study decides what fits. Adults and children can both benefit.
Jaw pain, headaches, clicking and bite problems often come from deeper functional issues. Dr. Korous checks the joints, muscles, bite and airway together. Treatment may include a custom TMJ orthotic, laser therapy to reduce inflammation, myofunctional therapy and orthodontic correction when needed. The goal is stable jaw function and long-term comfort, not only pain relief.
Dental implants replace missing teeth with a stable, long-term solution. Dr. Korous holds Fellowship and Mastership credentials from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and advanced international surgical training. Implant cases are planned with 3D imaging of bone, bite and long-term stability.
Services include single implants, bone grafting and full-arch solutions like All-on-X.
Follow Dr. Korous on Instagram for patient education, and listen to her podcast, Tea Time with Dr. K.
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We do. Dr. Korous plans TMJ treatment, sleep apnea care and bite correction from one exam and one 3D CBCT scan at either of our Frisco offices.
A new patient consultation is one visit. You tell us what brought you in, we examine your teeth, gums, bite, jaw joints and airway, we show you your images on screen, and you leave with a written plan and the cost.
We do. The first visit includes an exam of your teeth, gums, bite, jaw joints and airway, digital X-rays or a 3D scan when needed, and a written plan before you decide.
We do. We accept new patients, and you can book online or call (469) 238-1852.
We work with Cherry, CareCredit, Sunbit and Proceed Finance, and in-house financing may also be available case by case, depending on the cost of treatment. We show the cost of each step before you decide.
We accept all PPO dental insurance plans. We show the cost of each step before you decide.
We do. You see the cost of each step before you decide, and you leave your first visit with a written plan and the order of treatment.
We offer checkups and cleanings, emergency care, dental implants, TMJ treatment, sleep apnea and airway care, cosmetic dentistry, gum care with laser (LANAP), full-arch implants and permanent dentures, and clear aligners.
Call (469) 238-1852 or book online. Online booking shows real open times.
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Call or tap (469) 238-1852, or book online.See where to find us on our Locations page. Planning an implant or full-mouth rebuild? Read about dental implants.Related reading: Why does my jaw keep locking? Causes and care tips and How correcting dental alignment can improve breathing and sleep quality.