TMJ doctors in Frisco, TX
8 published clinics and 8 attached clinicians in Frisco. Clinicians are listed on the clinic page only. An NPI taxonomy is not proof of TMJ services or board certification.
Listed ZIP codes: 75034, 75033, 75036. Nearby cities: Plano, Allen, Mckinney.
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What a TMJ provider does in Frisco
Frisco, Texas. It sits in the Southwest. The directory lists 8 organisations and 8 clinicians in Frisco — 16 records in total, and has a short list. The commonest NPI taxonomy here is oral and maxillofacial surgery, on 5 records. Linked-provider records covers another 3. 75034 alone holds 5 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 Frisco 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 Frisco list
Every entry below is an organisation in the federal NPI registry, carrying the address and phone number the registry holds. The listings cover 3 ZIP codes in Frisco. The rest are spread across 2 other ZIP codes in the city. 5 of the 8 organisations here have a clinician attached in the registry. 3 records have 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. 8 listings carry published opening hours. 5 listings have coordinates on file, so those entries appear on the map. 8 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 Frisco 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 8 clinicians attached to Frisco 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.
About Face Oral & Facial Surgery
12398 FM 423 #200, Frisco, TX, 75033 · 214-705-1660
- Porchia James — 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.)
Mark E. Davis,D.D.S.,P.A.
3535 Victory Group Way, Ste. 605, Frisco, TX, 75034 · 972-335-8717
- Mark Davis — 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.)
Dr Stamboulieh Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery PC
2500 Legacy Dr, Suite 230, Frisco, TX, 75034 · 214-387-4900
No publicly attached clinician on this record.
NextGen Oral Surgery Center
255 Lebanon Rd Ste 128, Frisco, TX, 75036 · 817-349-9122
- Siavash Eftekhari — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (physician) (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.)
Orasurg
9560 Legacy Dr Ste 220, Frisco, TX, 75033 · 469-598-1115
No publicly attached clinician on this record.
Sharon H Ornstein, DDS, PA
6351 Preston Road, Suite 200, Frisco, TX, 75034 · 972-712-5035
- Pooja Mantravadi — 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.)
- Sharon Ornstein — 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: nppes:2026-11-08T06:53:26.)
Stonebriar Facial & Oral Surgery
5757 Warren Pkwy #320, Frisco, TX, 75034 · 214-618-3070
- Ali Edrisi — 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.)
- Kirk Scott — 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.)
- Charles Simpson — 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.)
Tcosdi Frisco
6960 Parkwood Blvd #300, Frisco, TX, 75034 · 972-436-1513
No publicly attached clinician on this record.
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How many published clinics are in Frisco?
8 organization clinics and 8 attached clinicians are published for Frisco. 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 the jaw. A search for a TMJ doctor or orofacial pain provider in Frisco returns 10 directory listings, all under the oral and maxillofacial surgery taxonomy; none are listed under the orofacial pain taxonomy. Those Frisco listings cover 3 ZIP codes: 75033, 75034, and 75036. Care usually starts with a clinical exam, simple self-care, and conservative treatment rather than surgery.
TMJ care options listed in Frisco
All 10 Frisco listings use the oral and maxillofacial surgery taxonomy, and 0 use the orofacial pain taxonomy. The NPPES taxonomy is self-reported, not a measure of skill.
The table shows 6 of the 10 listings across all 3 ZIP codes.
| Name | Specialty (NPPES taxonomy) | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ali Edrisi | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 75034 |
| Charles Simpson, DMD | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 75034 |
| Porchia James, DDS | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 75033 |
| Siavash Eftekhari, DMD, MD | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 75036 |
| Garrett Nelson, MD, DDS | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 75034 |
| Sharon Ornstein, DDS | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 75034 |
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a recognized dental specialty covering surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects in the oral and maxillofacial region. Orofacial pain is also recognized, focused on pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face, head, and neck. Frisco's snapshot has no orofacial pain listings, so that type of evaluation may require a wider search; what an orofacial pain provider does explains the difference.
Compared with an orofacial pain provider, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon's scope includes surgical treatment. TMD is broad: NIDCR describes it as a group of more than 30 conditions affecting the jaw joint and chewing muscles, and the American Academy of Family Physicians puts prevalence between 5% and 12% of the population. Cleveland Clinic notes that most people start with noninvasive options.
TMJ doctor search in Frisco: what the term means
"TMJ specialist" is a search phrase, not a credential recognized by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards. The commission recognizes 12 dental specialties, and orofacial pain is one of them; oral and maxillofacial surgery is another. Neither title is the same as the informal label people type into a search box.
A clinician listed under orofacial pain may focus on diagnosis and management of jaw, mouth, face, head, and neck pain. A clinician listed under oral and maxillofacial surgery may focus on surgical and adjunctive treatment. Some problems, such as muscle pain or clicking without pain, often start with conservative care; others, such as trauma, a locked joint, or persistent severe dysfunction, may prompt a surgical referral.
NIDCR notes that clicking or popping without pain is common and does not need treatment. It also advises trying simpler treatments before irreversible procedures.
What a first TMJ visit in Frisco can include
A first visit is usually a conversation and an exam. A clinician may ask where the pain is, when it starts, what makes it better or worse, and whether it spreads. They may check how wide you open, feel the joint, and look for clicking or locking. Imaging such as an X-ray, CT scan, or MRI may be suggested if the diagnosis is unclear.
Practical steps for the appointment:
- Write down your symptoms, including when they started and what triggers them.
- List every medication, supplement, and past jaw injury or dental work.
- Bring your insurance card and ask whether the visit is billed as medical or dental.
- Ask which treatments the clinician suggests first and which are irreversible.
- Ask what improvement would look like and when to return if it does not happen.
Seek prompt medical or emergency care for a jaw that is locked shut or open, facial swelling with fever, numbness, a recent injury, or chest pain with jaw pain. Jaw pain with chest pain, shortness of breath, or arm pain can be a heart emergency.
Insurance and cost questions for Frisco patients
Texas has a specific rule for some health plans. Chapter 1360 of the Texas Insurance Code applies to group health benefit plans issued or delivered in Texas, with some exceptions. 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 when the condition results from an accident, trauma, a congenital defect, a developmental defect, or a pathology.
The same chapter does not require a plan to add dental services it does not otherwise provide, as Section 1360.005 states. That is why medical-versus-dental billing matters. Before treatment, ask for the diagnosis and procedure codes, whether preauthorization is required, and what the plan includes. TMJ insurance questions covers the terms to use.
No price belongs in this guide; costs vary by procedure, provider, and plan. Ask for a written estimate and a clear statement of what insurance will and will not pay.
Other Texas cities with listings
If Frisco's listings do not fit, the directory has other Texas cities. Plano has 13 listings, Allen has 4, Carrollton has 3, Mckinney has 3, and Prosper has 1. You can browse the Texas directory or start with TMJ doctors in Plano. These counts are listings, not recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a TMJ doctor in Frisco?
There is no recognized credential called "TMJ doctor or orofacial pain provider." Frisco does have 10 directory listings under the oral and maxillofacial surgery taxonomy, and none under the orofacial pain taxonomy.
How many TMJ care listings are in Frisco?
The directory snapshot shows 10 listings in Frisco. They cover 3 ZIP codes: 75033, 75034, and 75036. All 10 are listed under oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Do any Frisco listings focus on orofacial pain?
Not in the current snapshot. The orofacial pain taxonomy count for Frisco is 0. If you want that type of evaluation, ask the clinic about its focus or look at other Texas cities in the directory.
What should I ask before booking a Frisco appointment?
Ask who will examine you, what the visit includes, whether imaging is likely, and how the visit is billed. Also ask which treatments are conservative and which permanently change the teeth, bite, or joint.
Does Texas insurance cover TMJ treatment?
It depends on the plan and the reason for treatment. Texas Insurance Code Section 1360.004 requires comparable coverage for medically necessary diagnostic or surgical TMJ treatment in group plans that cover other skeletal joints, when the condition results from accident, trauma, congenital defect, developmental defect, or pathology. Section 1360.005 says the chapter does not require dental services a plan does not otherwise provide.
When is jaw pain an emergency?
Get urgent help for a jaw locked shut or open, facial swelling with fever, numbness, or a recent injury. Jaw pain with chest pain, shortness of breath, or arm pain also needs emergency care.
What if I grind my teeth at night?
Grinding and clenching can contribute to jaw symptoms. A clinician may discuss a night guard or splint, but NIDCR notes there is not a lot of evidence that intraoral appliances improve TMD pain. Ask whether a device is meant to protect teeth or change your bite.
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
- Guide | Physical Therapy Guide to Temporomandibular Disorder | Choose PT — APTA Choose PT
Medical disclaimer
This page is for general education and is not medical advice. Talk with a qualified clinician about your symptoms and treatment options.
Reviewed by the tmjspecialistguide.com editorial team · Last updated 2026-11-01.