TMJ doctors in Tyler, TX
7 published clinics and 10 attached clinicians in Tyler. Clinicians are listed on the clinic page only. An NPI taxonomy is not proof of TMJ services or board certification.
Listed ZIP codes: 75701, 75703. Nearby cities: Nacogdoches, Forney, Rockwall.
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What a TMJ provider does in Tyler
Tyler, Texas. It sits in the Southwest. The directory lists 7 organisations and 10 clinicians in Tyler — 17 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 2. 75701 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 Tyler 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 Tyler 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 Tyler. The rest are spread across 1 other ZIP codes in the city. Every listed organisation on this page has at least one clinician attached in the registry, so you can see a name before you call. Every listing here carries a phone number from the federal registry. 2 listings carry published opening hours. 7 listings have coordinates on file, so every entries appear on the map. 5 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 Tyler 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 10 clinicians attached to Tyler 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.
Barry G Acker DDS PA
3100 New Copeland Rd, Tyler, TX, 75701 · 903-597-2848
- Charles Stone — 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.)
East Texas Omfs Trauma Consultants, PLLC
2550 Elkton Trl, Tyler, TX, 75703 · 903-534-1414
- Wade Barker — 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.)
Will J Parks DDS MD PA
815 S Fleishel Ave, Tyler, TX, 75701 · 903-526-7977
- Willie Parks — 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.)
Tyler Oral & Facial Surgery Inc.
805 Turtle Creek Dr, Tyler, TX, 75701 · 903-592-1664
- Kourt Chatelain — 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.)
- Ryan Hinkle — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (physician) (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.)
- Danielle Jaul — 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.)
- Makoto Saigusa — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 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: nppes:2026-11-08T06:53:26.)
- Jayson Terres — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 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: nppes:2026-11-08T06:53:26.)
Dr. Wade Barker
2550 Elkton Trail, Tyler, TX, 75703 · 903-534-1414
- Wade Barker — 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.)
Jayson Terres, DDS, MD, FACS, FAACS
805 Turtle Creek Dr, Tyler, TX, 75701 · 903-592-1664
- Kourt Chatelain — 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.)
- Danielle Jaul — 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.)
- Makoto Saigusa — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 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.)
- Jayson Terres — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (physician) (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.)
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Of Tyler, PC
700 Olympic Plaza Cir Ste 412, Tyler, TX, 75701 · 903-595-5186
- Dennis Spence — 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.)
- Brian Stone — 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.)
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How many published clinics are in Tyler?
7 organization clinics and 10 attached clinicians are published for Tyler. 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
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of more than 30 conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement. People who search for a "TMJ doctor or orofacial pain provider Tyler" are usually looking for help with jaw pain, clicking, locking, or headaches. The Tyler directory lists 11 providers, all under the oral & maxillofacial surgery taxonomy and 0 under orofacial pain.
What "TMJ doctor Tyler" searches usually mean
There is no recognized "TMJ specialist" credential in the way dentistry recognizes orthodontics or oral and maxillofacial surgery. The National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards lists 12 recognized dental specialties, and orofacial pain is one of them. Orofacial pain focuses on the diagnosis and management of pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face, head, and neck. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is also a recognized specialty, defined around surgical and adjunctive treatment.
TMDs are common; AAFP puts prevalence between 5% and 12% of the population. Every Tyler listing is tagged with the provider's self-reported NPPES taxonomy, which is not an endorsement.
TMJ care options listed in Tyler
The current directory snapshot for Tyler contains 11 listings. All 11 are filed under the oral & maxillofacial surgery taxonomy, and 0 are filed under the orofacial pain taxonomy (NPI 1223X2210X). The listings cover 2 ZIP codes, 75701 and 75703.
| Name | Specialty (NPPES taxonomy) | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Stone, DDS, MD | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 75701 |
| Danielle Jaul, DDS | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 75701 |
| Jayson Terres, DDS, MD, FACS, FAACS | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 75701 |
| Kourt Chatelain, DMD | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 75701 |
| Wade Barker, DDS, MD | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 75703 |
The table lists a sample. Compared with oral and maxillofacial surgery, which includes surgical and adjunctive treatment, orofacial pain is defined around the diagnosis and management of pain disorders. The Texas directory lists other cities with entries.
How do I choose a TMJ doctor in Tyler?
Start with the problem, not the label. A clinician can check whether your pain comes from the jaw joint, the chewing muscles, a headache disorder, or another source. NIDCR notes there is no widely accepted standard test for TMD, so the history and exam matter.
- Write down your symptoms, when they started, and what makes them better or worse.
- Ask which diagnosis the clinician is considering and what evidence supports it.
- Ask about conservative options first, such as self-care, physical therapy, or a stabilization appliance.
- Ask why a surgical or irreversible option is being suggested and what alternatives exist.
- Ask how the visit, imaging, and any appliance will be billed.
- Ask where records will be sent if you want a second opinion.
If your main problem is pain and jaw function, an orofacial pain clinician may fit. If there is trauma, severe joint damage, or a need for surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery may fit. A dentist can also check teeth, bite, and grinding. Because the Tyler listings are all under oral & maxillofacial surgery, you may need to look outside the local list for orofacial pain care; this guide to orofacial pain providers explains what that specialty does.
What happens at a first TMJ visit?
A first visit usually starts with a detailed history: where the pain is, when it occurs, what worsens it, and whether it spreads. The clinician may examine your head, neck, face, and jaw for tenderness, clicking, or limited movement. NIDCR notes that imaging such as x-ray, MRI, or CT may be recommended in some cases.
A clinician may also measure how wide you can open; AAFP lists an inability to open the jaw more than 30 to 35 mm as a sign clinicians check. Bring a list of medicines and any previous imaging or dental records.
Seek prompt medical or emergency care for a jaw that is locked shut or open, facial swelling with fever, numbness, recent facial trauma, or chest pain with jaw pain.
Will insurance cover TMJ treatment in Texas?
TMD care can sit between medical and dental coverage. Ask the office which side it will bill before treatment. In Texas, Chapter 1360 of the Insurance Code sets some rules for group health benefit plans. Under Section 1360.004, a plan that covers medically necessary diagnostic or surgical treatment of skeletal joints must provide comparable coverage for medically necessary TMJ treatment caused by an accident, trauma, congenital defect, developmental defect, or pathology.
Section 1360.002 describes which group plans the chapter applies to. Section 1360.003 lists exceptions such as Medicare supplemental policies and workers' compensation policies. Section 1360.005 says the chapter does not require a plan to add dental services if dental services are not otherwise part of the coverage.
Costs depend on the exam, imaging, appliances, and whether the service is billed as medical or dental. Ask for procedure codes and a written estimate, and ask whether precertification is required; Section 1360.004 allows plans to apply generally applicable surgical rules.
Are there other TMJ doctors near Tyler?
The same directory snapshot includes Athens (1 listing), Longview (1), Nacogdoches (3), Mount Pleasant (1), and Corsicana (1). If you want to compare options outside Tyler, you can browse the Longview listings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a TMJ doctor in Tyler, Texas?
Tyler has 11 listed providers in this directory, all under the oral & maxillofacial surgery taxonomy. None are listed under orofacial pain. "TMJ specialist" is not a recognized credential, so the more useful question is which type of clinician fits your problem.
How many TMJ doctors are listed in Tyler?
Eleven. All 11 carry the oral & maxillofacial surgery taxonomy, and they cover 2 ZIP codes, 75701 and 75703. The directory does not rank them.
What is the difference between an orofacial pain provider and an oral surgeon?
Orofacial pain is a recognized dental specialty focused on diagnosis and management of pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face, head, and neck. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a recognized specialty that includes surgical and adjunctive treatment. A clinician can help you decide which setting fits your symptoms.
Do I need a referral to see a TMJ doctor in Tyler?
It depends on your plan. Some health plans require a referral or precertification for specialist visits or surgery, while others do not. Ask your insurer and the office before you book.
Does Texas insurance cover TMJ treatment?
Texas Insurance Code Section 1360.004 requires certain group plans that cover medically necessary diagnostic or surgical treatment of skeletal joints to provide comparable coverage for medically necessary TMJ treatment caused by accident, trauma, congenital defect, developmental defect, or pathology. The chapter has exceptions and does not require dental services to be added. Check your own plan documents.
When is jaw pain an emergency?
Get prompt medical or emergency care for a jaw locked shut or open, facial swelling with fever, numbness, recent facial trauma, or chest pain that comes with jaw pain. Those signs can point to problems that need urgent evaluation.
What can I do before my appointment?
Keep a simple symptom log, try soft foods, and avoid gum chewing and nail biting. NIDCR lists these among basic self-care steps. Do not start a new medicine without checking with a clinician.
References
- TMD | NIDCR — NIDCR
- 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 1360.002 – Applicability of Chapter — Texas Public Law
- Texas Insurance Code Section 1360.003 – Exception — Texas Public Law
- 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
Medical disclaimer
This page is for general education and is not medical advice. A clinician can evaluate your jaw pain and recommend care that fits your situation.
Reviewed by the tmjspecialistguide.com editorial team · Last updated 2026-11-01.