TMJ doctors in Round Rock, TX
3 published clinics and 2 attached clinicians in Round Rock. Clinicians are listed on the clinic page only. An NPI taxonomy is not proof of TMJ services or board certification.
Listed ZIP codes: 78681. Nearby cities: Georgetown, Austin, West Lake Hills.
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What a TMJ provider does in Round Rock
Round Rock, Texas. It sits in the Southwest. The directory lists 3 organisations and 2 clinicians in Round Rock — 5 records in total, and has only a handful of listed records. The commonest NPI taxonomy here is oral and maxillofacial surgery, on 3 records. 78681 alone holds 3 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 Round Rock 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 Round Rock list
Every entry below is an organisation in the federal NPI registry, carrying the address and phone number the registry holds. The listings cover 1 ZIP code in Round Rock. Every listed address sits in the same ZIP code. 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. 3 listings have coordinates on file, so every 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 Round Rock 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 2 clinicians attached to Round Rock 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.
Robert J. Naples, DDS PA
1950 Round Rock Ave, Round Rock, TX, 78681 · 512-388-4412
- Robert Naples — 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.)
Burchard Enterprises, PA
7200 Wyoming Spgs, Suite 900, Round Rock, TX, 78681 · 512-255-5800
- Ryan Weber — 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.)
Bookmyer And Bookmyer PA
2100 Round Rock Ave, Round Rock, TX, 78681 · 512-244-3855
No publicly attached clinician on this record.
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How many published clinics are in Round Rock?
3 organization clinics and 2 attached clinicians are published for Round Rock. 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
A temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is one of more than 30 conditions that cause pain in the jaw joint or the muscles that move it. People searching for a "TMJ specialist" in Round Rock, Texas are usually looking for a TMJ doctor or orofacial pain provider, since no credential uses that exact name. The directory lists 7 Round Rock providers, all filed under the oral & maxillofacial surgery taxonomy.
TMJ care options listed in Round Rock
Round Rock has 7 listings in the TMJ Specialist Guide directory, spread across 3 ZIP codes: 78664, 78665, and 78681. All 7 are filed under the oral & maxillofacial surgery taxonomy and 0 under the orofacial pain taxonomy. Taxonomy codes in the federal NPI registry are self-reported, not credentials.
Oral & maxillofacial surgery is one of the 12 dental specialties recognized by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards; orofacial pain became the 12th recognized specialty in 2020. Oral & maxillofacial surgeons diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and defects of tissues in the oral and maxillofacial region, while orofacial pain clinicians treat pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face, head and neck.
| Name | Specialty (NPPES taxonomy) | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gopikiran Thota, DDS, MD | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 78664 |
| Juan Gonzalez, DMD | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 78665 |
| Oluwasegun Olabode, DDS, MD | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 78681 |
| Ryan Weber, DDS, MD | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 78681 |
Compared with Austin, which has 38 listings, Round Rock's pool is small but covers all 3 of the city's ZIP codes. Muscle-driven jaw pain may be better matched to an orofacial pain-oriented clinician; trauma, a suspected abscess, or an already-raised surgical question points toward oral & maxillofacial surgery. The remaining Round Rock listings appear in TMJ doctors & orofacial pain providers in Texas.
Finding a "TMJ specialist" in Round Rock: who treats what
A TMJ doctor or orofacial pain provider is any clinician, often a dentist, oral surgeon, or physician, who diagnoses and manages jaw joint and facial muscle problems. Because "TMJ specialist" is not a recognized credential, ask:
- Match the specialty to the problem: chewing-muscle pain and clenching usually respond to reversible care, while fractures, dislocations, infection, and joint destruction need surgical specialists.
- Ask how they reach a diagnosis: a careful history and hands-on jaw exam should come before imaging.
- Ask which conservative options they try first; the NIDCR recommends simple treatments and avoiding procedures that permanently change teeth, bite, or joints.
- Ask whether the claim is likely to be filed as medical or dental, and what your plan covers.
- Ask what would need to be true before surgery or permanent tooth treatment, and get a second opinion first.
If your jaw is locked shut or locked open, if a new jaw problem follows a fall or accident, or if you have facial swelling with fever, numbness, or chest pain with jaw pain, get prompt medical or emergency care.
What to expect at a first TMJ visit in Round Rock
A first visit is mostly conversation and a hands-on exam. The clinician asks where the pain sits, when it started, what makes it better or worse, and whether it spreads into the face, neck, or ear; stress, sleep, and clenching habits usually come up too. Then they examine the head, neck, face, and jaw, feeling for tender chewing muscles, listening for clicking, and measuring mouth opening. Opening less than about 30 to 35 mm is considered abnormal.
Imaging is not automatic: X-ray, MRI, or CT is used when the diagnosis is unclear or conservative care has not helped. MRI is the preferred exam for soft-tissue problems such as disc displacement, and cone-beam CT for bony changes. TMD affects about 5% of adults in the U.S., and for many people symptoms are short-lived.
Insurance and cost questions in Texas
Costs vary with the procedure, imaging, facility, and insurance, so this page gives no figures; ask each office how your case would be billed. Texas law provides one protection: under Texas Insurance Code Section 1360.004, a health benefit plan that covers medically necessary diagnostic or surgical treatment of conditions affecting the skeletal joints must provide comparable coverage for medically necessary diagnostic or surgical treatment of the temporomandibular joint when it follows an accident, a trauma, a congenital defect, a developmental defect, or a pathology. Plans may still apply their usual surgical rules, such as precertification.
Chapter 1360 does not apply to every plan type; Section 1360.003 lists exceptions including workers' compensation, Medicare supplement, and long-term care policies. Appliance and dental-only coverage is separate, so ask the office which networks it joins and ask your insurer whether TMJ care falls under your medical benefit, your dental benefit, or both.
TMJ doctors near Round Rock in nearby cities
Nearby Texas cities also have listings: Austin has 38, Georgetown has 4, West Lake Hills has 3, Lakeway has 2, and Cedar Park has 1. Browse TMJ doctors & orofacial pain providers in Austin or TMJ doctors & orofacial pain providers in Georgetown, or read about what an orofacial pain provider is.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is "TMJ specialist" an actual credential?
No. No recognized specialty or board certification carries that exact title. Orofacial Pain became the 12th recognized dental specialty in 2020, and oral & maxillofacial surgery is also recognized. NPI taxonomy entries are self-reported, not proof of training.
Do Round Rock listings include any orofacial pain providers?
0 of the 7 listings use the orofacial pain taxonomy; all 7 are under oral & maxillofacial surgery. Conservative first-line care is still common in many settings, so muscle-driven jaw pain is not necessarily untreatable nearby. Counts are from a November 2026 snapshot.
Will my Texas health plan cover TMJ surgery?
Plans that cover other skeletal joints must cover medically necessary TMJ diagnostic or surgical care on a comparable basis when it stems from an accident, trauma, congenital or developmental defect, or pathology. Workers' compensation, Medicare supplement, and long-term care policies are excluded. Ask about precertification and claim classification.
What should I do if my jaw locks open or shut?
Seek prompt medical or emergency care rather than waiting for a routine appointment. Locking in either direction can relate to disc displacement, dislocation, or injury. Listings are more useful once the urgent problem is sorted.
Is jaw clicking without pain a problem?
No. Clicking or popping without pain is common, considered normal, and does not require treatment. Painful clicking, grating, stiffness, locking, or pain spreading to the face or neck are worth checking.
Which treatments usually come first?
Soft foods, heat or cold on the face, gentle jaw exercises, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicine, and fewer habits like gum chewing and nail biting. NIDCR guidance also encourages relaxation habits and, where relevant, physical therapy before anything irreversible.
Do I need to go to Austin for jaw-pain care?
Not necessarily. Round Rock has 7 listings across its 3 ZIP codes, while Austin has 38 and Georgetown has 4. The right choice depends on your diagnosis and which specialty fits it.
References
- TMD | NIDCR — National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
- TMJ Disorders: Symptoms & Treatment — Cleveland Clinic
- Temporomandibular Disorders: Rapid Evidence Review | AFP — American Family Physician (AAFP)
- Recognized Dental Specialties | National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards — National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards
- Texas Insurance Code Section 1360.004 – Coverage Required — Texas Public Law
- Texas Insurance Code Section 1360.003 – Exception — Texas Public Law
Medical disclaimer
This page is general information about TMD and local care options, not medical advice. A clinician who knows your history and symptoms should evaluate your jaw pain and any treatment decision.
Reviewed by the tmjspecialistguide.com editorial team · Last updated 2026-11-01.