Skip to content Care for ongoing face, mouth, and jaw pain, starting with a careful search for the source.
“Orofacial pain” is a broad term for pain in the face, mouth, jaw, and nearby areas. It can be a dull ache along the jaw, soreness around the ear or temples, or pain that seems to move around. Sometimes it starts with a clear reason. Other times, it lingers after a dental problem has been treated, or it appears with no obvious cause.
Ongoing pain wears on you. It can make it hard to sleep, enjoy meals, or focus at work, and it can affect your mood and patience. If you’ve already seen several providers and still don’t have answers, that frustration makes sense. Your pain is real, and it deserves a careful evaluation.
At SmileCraft Dental, we start by listening and looking closely, then we rule out dental causes. Our treatment is conservative. It includes custom night guards, TMJ splints, and, when appropriate, pain-management medication coordinated with other healthcare providers. Our office is at the Leander–Cedar Park line, convenient for patients from Georgetown, Round Rock, Liberty Hill, and North Austin.
A custom night guard you wear while you sleep. It helps protect your teeth from clenching and grinding and can ease jaw strain. It's a simple, reversible option when grinding plays a role in your pain.
A TMJ splint, also called an occlusal or stabilization splint, is custom-made to support your jaw and help the chewing muscles relax. It's reversible and doesn't permanently change your bite.
For some patients, medication can help manage pain or muscle tension, when appropriate. Before considering any medication, we review your health history and current medications. We coordinate this part of care with your physician and other healthcare providers so everyone works from the same plan. We'll explain the reasons behind any recommendation and answer your questions.
Your first visit starts with listening. Tell us where it hurts, how it feels, and what you’ve tried. After an exam and any needed imaging, we’ll explain what we found and go over your options and costs so we can decide together. You can take time to think it over.
Treatment may include a custom appliance, self-care habits, or coordination with your physician and other healthcare providers if medication is part of the plan.
Follow-up visits let us track your progress and adjust the plan. If pain comes with fever, swelling, numbness, or sudden severe pain, seek prompt medical care.
Ongoing pain is stressful enough without cost surprises, so we talk about it upfront. SmileCraft Dental is in network with most major PPO plans, and we also offer fee-for-service care. Coverage for pain-related dental care, night guards, and TMJ splints depends on your plan. Our front desk will review your benefits and give you an estimate before any treatment begins. We can’t guarantee coverage or your exact out-of-pocket cost, but we’ll explain what we find and answer your questions.
Without dental insurance
Our in-house Dental Savings Plan is a yearly membership with no waiting periods, no annual limits, and no claim forms. Members save 30% on most treatments, and each plan year includes:
Membership is $449 a year for one person. A family membership is $699 a year for two adults and two children under 16, with each additional child at $199. The plan is a discount program, not dental insurance.
If your plan includes a custom appliance or several visits, financing through Cherry can help spread out the cost, and you can apply on our website. If you’re visiting for the first time, see our current new patient specials.
SmileCraft Dental is at 1513 E New Hope Dr Ste. A1, Leander, TX 78641, steps from Scheels.
| Area | Approx. Drive Time |
|---|---|
| Silverado Ranch | 5–8 min |
| Block House Creek | 5–8 min |
| Cedar Park | 5–10 min |
| Avery Ranch | 10–12 min |
| Crystal Falls | 10–12 min |
| Leander | 10–12 min |
| Mayfield Ranch | 10–15 min |
| Vista Oaks | 10–15 min |
| Apple Springs | 12–15 min |
| Bar W Ranch | 12–15 min |
| Brushy Creek | 12–15 min |
| Sendero Springs | 12–15 min |
| Travisso | 12–15 min |
| Lively Ranch | 15–18 min |
| Santa Rita Ranch | 15–20 min |
Drive times are estimates. Traffic can change them.
It’s a general term for pain in the face, mouth, jaw, and nearby areas. It can come from teeth, gums, jaw joints, muscles, nerves, or sinuses, so a careful evaluation matters.
Many types of facial pain involve the teeth, jaw joints, or chewing muscles, which dentists examine every day. If we find the pain needs care outside dentistry, we’ll tell you and coordinate with other healthcare providers.
Not necessarily. Many patients start with appliances and self-care habits. If medication may help, we’ll review your health history and coordinate with your physician and other healthcare providers.
Seek prompt medical care if facial pain comes with fever, swelling, numbness, or sudden severe pain, or if it follows an injury.
Tell us about your pain, and we’ll start with a careful evaluation and an honest conversation.
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