TMJ doctors in Cypress, TX
3 published clinics and 4 attached clinicians in Cypress. Clinicians are listed on the clinic page only. An NPI taxonomy is not proof of TMJ services or board certification.
Listed ZIP codes: 77429, 77433. Nearby cities: Tomball, Spring, Katy.
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What a TMJ provider does in Cypress
Cypress, Texas. It sits in the Southwest. The directory lists 3 organisations and 4 clinicians in Cypress — 7 records in total, and has only a handful of listed records. The commonest NPI taxonomy here is oral and maxillofacial surgery, on 2 records. Linked-provider records covers another 1. 77429 alone holds 2 of them. The temporomandibular joint is the hinge where the lower jaw meets the skull, with a cartilage disc between the bones and the closing muscles attached to the mandible. Jaw pain, clicking and locking usually come from that joint or those muscles rather than from the teeth themselves. Providers who treat it in Cypress work out of practices listed in this city, and the taxonomy on the registry record is the only specialisation the registry itself records.
How to use the Cypress list
Every entry below is an organisation in the federal NPI registry, carrying the address and phone number the registry holds. The listings cover 2 ZIP codes in Cypress. The rest are spread across 1 other ZIP codes in the city. 2 of the 3 organisations here have a clinician attached in the registry. 1 record has no attached clinician, which usually means the registry match did not resolve rather than that the office is empty. Every listing here carries a phone number from the federal registry. 2 listings carry published opening hours. 2 listings have coordinates on file, so those entries appear on the map. 3 listings publish a website address, printed as plain text rather than a link so the directory does not sell traffic. A clinician appears under an organisation only when the registry points the same phone, street, ZIP or name at both records. That is a registry match, not a verified employment history.
What to ask when you call a Cypress office
The registry records what an organisation is, not what it treats, so one phone call settles most questions. Ask whether the practice sees jaw joint and orofacial pain problems, whether they take patients referred for a TMJ assessment, and what a first visit involves. With 4 clinicians attached to Cypress records, you can name the person you are asking about before you call. Ask about insurance before you go: TMJ treatment runs through dental, medical and surgical routes, and Texas coverage follows the plan rather than the procedure. If the office says it does not treat TMJ disorders, the state page still lists every Texas organisation, and the near-me finder works from your own location or a ZIP code.
Howard B. Price II, DDS, PLLC
10519 Fry Rd Ste C5-300, Cypress, TX, 77433 · 281-454-3223
No publicly attached clinician on this record.
Cypress Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery, PA
26321 Northwest Fwy, Suite 700, Cypress, TX, 77429 · 281-256-8400
- Ali Alkola — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (NPPES lists the same phone, full street, and ZIP for this person and this organization. That is a shared registry address, not confirmation that the person works at the clinic. Source: nppes:2026-11-08T06:53:26.)
- Alex Bachoura — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (NPPES lists the same phone, full street, and ZIP for this person and this organization. That is a shared registry address, not confirmation that the person works at the clinic. Source: nppes:2026-11-08T06:53:26.)
- Andrew Michael — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (physician); Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (NPPES records the same phone, street, and ZIP, and the organization name contains this person's last name. This is a registry match, not a separate employment check. Source: gmaps:2026-11-08+nppes.)
Rock Creek Oral Surgery Specialists
14119 Grant Rd Ste 140, Cypress, TX, 77429 · 832-930-7801
- Rodolfo Garza — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (NPPES lists the same phone, full street, and ZIP for this person and this organization. That is a shared registry address, not confirmation that the person works at the clinic. Source: gmaps:2026-11-08+nppes.)
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How many published clinics are in Cypress?
3 organization clinics and 4 attached clinicians are published for Cypress. A clinician is counted once even if more than one record points at the same person.
Does a taxonomy label mean the clinic treats TMJ disorders?
No. The NPI taxonomy is self-reported. It does not prove which conditions a clinic treats, and it is not board certification.
Quick answer
TMD is a group of conditions that cause pain or dysfunction in the jaw joint and the muscles that move it. Searching for a TMJ doctor or orofacial pain provider Cypress patients can see usually means looking for a clinician who diagnoses and treats these problems. Cypress, Texas has 8 directory listings: 1 under the orofacial pain taxonomy and 7 under oral and maxillofacial surgery, across 2 ZIP codes.
What "TMJ doctor Cypress" means in practice
"TMJ" names the joint itself; "TMD" refers to the disorders. The NIDCR describes TMDs as more than 30 conditions affecting the jaw joint and chewing muscles. People often use the two terms interchangeably, which is why searches for a "TMJ specialist" are common.
There is no single recognized "TMJ specialist" credential. Orofacial Pain is one of the recognized dental specialties, with its definition adopted in September 2020, and the National Commission now lists 12 recognized dental specialties, including oral and maxillofacial surgery. That does not mean every clinician who treats jaw pain holds one of those titles. What an orofacial pain provider does can differ from the work of a general dentist, a physical therapist, or a surgeon.
Directory labels come from the federal NPPES registry and are self-reported taxonomy codes, not proof of specialty board status. In Cypress, the listings lean toward oral and maxillofacial surgery: 7 of the 8 listings use that taxonomy, while 1 uses the orofacial pain taxonomy. The Cleveland Clinic notes that TMD often starts between ages 20 and 40.
TMJ care options listed in Cypress
The table below shows five of the eight Cypress listings in this directory. Each name appears as it does in the NPPES registry, with the self-reported taxonomy and ZIP code. The full Texas directory includes the remaining listings and other cities.
| Name | Specialty (NPPES taxonomy) | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hazha Pasha | Orofacial pain | 77433 |
| Alex Bachoura, DDS, MD | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 77429 |
| Ali Alkola, DMD, BDS | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 77429 |
| Andrew Michael, DDS, MD | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 77429 |
| Aurora Moreno, DDS | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 77429 |
Orofacial pain focuses on diagnosis and management of pain in the jaw, mouth, face, head, and neck. Oral and maxillofacial surgery covers surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects in the oral and maxillofacial region. Neither label tells you how much of a clinician's practice involves TMD, so it is reasonable to ask directly.
The Cypress listings cover 2 ZIP codes, 77429 and 77433. A ZIP code does not confirm the office location or appointment availability; check those details with the office.
How to choose a TMJ doctor or orofacial pain provider
Start with the problem, not the label. Muscle-related pain, clicking, and morning soreness often fit a general dentist, physician, or physical therapist. Locking, significant limited opening, trauma, or a suspected joint problem may call for imaging and a referral to an orofacial pain provider or an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Questions worth asking before booking:
- What diagnosis are you considering, and how will you confirm it?
- Which treatments do you recommend first, and which are reversible?
- What evidence supports the treatment you are proposing?
- What are the risks, alternatives, and likely timeline?
- How do you bill the visit and any appliance or procedure?
- Would you recommend a second opinion before anything irreversible?
A clinician should welcome these questions. The NIDCR advises starting with simpler treatments and getting a second opinion before surgery, implants, or treatments that permanently change the teeth, bite, or jaw joint.
What to expect at a first TMJ visit
A first visit usually starts with a detailed history: where the pain is, when it started, what makes it better or worse, and whether it spreads. The clinician may ask about headaches, sleep, stress, grinding, and other pain conditions. The NIDCR notes that there is no widely accepted standard test for TMD, so the history and exam carry much of the weight.
The physical exam often includes watching and feeling the jaw open and close, measuring how far it opens, and pressing on the joint and chewing muscles. The AAFP considers opening of less than 30 to 35 mm abnormal, and imaging may be used when the diagnosis is unclear or conservative care is not working. Not every visit needs an X-ray, CT scan, or MRI.
Early care is usually conservative: soft foods, heat or cold, short-term anti-inflammatory medication, and reducing clenching or gum chewing. Physical therapy is part of that approach; the American Physical Therapy Association's consumer guide describes hands-on soft-tissue work, joint mobilization, and exercises. A well-fitted oral appliance may also be considered.
Seek prompt medical or emergency care for a jaw that is locked shut or stuck open, facial swelling with fever, numbness, a recent injury, or chest pain with jaw pain. Those signs can point to problems that need urgent evaluation.
Insurance and cost questions for Cypress patients
Cost depends on the visit type, imaging, appliances, and whether a procedure is billed as medical or dental. Ask for the billing codes before treatment and confirm whether the office files with your plan. A written estimate is more useful than a verbal range.
Texas Insurance Code chapter 1360 applies to certain group health benefit plans. Under Section 1360.004, a plan that covers medically necessary diagnostic or surgical treatment of other skeletal joints must provide comparable coverage for medically necessary diagnostic or surgical TMJ treatment caused by an accident, trauma, congenital defect, developmental defect, or pathology. The plan may still apply generally applicable rules, such as precertification.
Section 1360.005 says the chapter does not require a plan to cover dental services if dental services are not otherwise part of the plan. That distinction matters because splints, night guards, and some exams may be treated as dental while surgery or medical diagnostics may be handled under medical benefits. Ask your insurer which side of the plan applies.
Nearby Texas cities with listings
If you want to widen the search, the directory lists Houston with 99 listings, Katy with 12, The Woodlands with 7, Spring with 4, and Tomball with 2. TMJ doctors in Houston form the largest group in the directory, but "nearby" here means elsewhere in the region, not a measured drive time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a TMJ doctor in Cypress, TX?
Cypress has 8 directory listings that may be relevant to jaw pain: 1 under the orofacial pain taxonomy and 7 under oral and maxillofacial surgery. The directory does not label any of them a "TMJ specialist" because that is not a recognized credential. The labels reflect self-reported NPPES taxonomy.
How many TMJ-related listings are in Cypress?
There are 8 listings across 2 ZIP codes, 77429 and 77433. Seven are listed under oral and maxillofacial surgery and one under orofacial pain. The count describes directory coverage, not the number of clinicians accepting new patients.
Do I need a referral to see a TMJ doctor in Cypress?
Referral rules depend on your plan and the clinician's office. Some plans require a primary care referral before you see a specialist, while others do not. Call the office and your insurer before booking to confirm.
Does insurance in Texas cover TMJ treatment?
Some group health benefit plans must provide comparable coverage for medically necessary diagnostic or surgical TMJ treatment when the condition results from an accident, trauma, congenital defect, developmental defect, or pathology, under Texas Insurance Code Section 1360.004. Plans are not required to add dental services they do not otherwise provide. Coverage and precertification rules vary by plan.
What is the difference between an orofacial pain provider and an oral surgeon?
An orofacial pain provider focuses on diagnosing and managing pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face, head, and neck. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon provides surgical and adjunctive treatment for diseases, injuries, and defects in that region. For many TMD problems, conservative care comes first, and surgery is considered only in specific cases.
What should I do if my jaw locks?
A jaw that cannot open or close normally deserves prompt evaluation. If the lock is sudden, painful, or follows an injury, seek urgent medical or dental care. Fever with facial swelling, numbness, or trouble breathing needs emergency care.
References
- TMD | NIDCR — NIDCR
- TMJ Disorders: Symptoms & Treatment — Cleveland Clinic
- Temporomandibular Disorders: Rapid Evidence Review | AFP — AAFP
- Recognized Dental Specialties | National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards — NCRDSCB
- Texas Insurance Code Section 1360.004 – Coverage Required — Texas Public Law
- Texas Insurance Code Section 1360.005 – Dental Services Coverage Not Required — Texas Public Law
- Physical Therapy Guide to Temporomandibular Disorder | Choose PT — APTA
Medical disclaimer
This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Talk with a qualified clinician about your symptoms, diagnosis, and care.
Reviewed by the tmjspecialistguide.com editorial team · Last updated 2026-11-01.