TMJ & Jaw Pain Specialist — Ozark, MO
Jaw Pain Doesn't Have to Be Permanent.
TMJ dysfunction, jaw clicking, locking, headaches from clenching — if your dentist said “just wear a night guard,” we dig deeper.
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Night Guard. Stress Management. Still Clicking.
You've been wearing the night guard for months. You've tried to “stop clenching.” You've been told it's stress.
But your jaw still clicks. It locks when you yawn. You get headaches every morning. Eating is uncomfortable. You've stopped chewing gum, stopped eating hard foods, and started avoiding anything that makes it worse.
That's not a jaw that needs more relaxation techniques. That's a jaw that was never properly assessed.
We find the source. Then we fix it.
Real Results
What Our Patients Say
“Finally! Chiropractic work and rehab! At other places I got tired of the 5 minute chiropractor appointments that would work as a quick fix. Dr. Kauffman is great about taking the time to find the root cause and go over exercises and stretches to resolve the issue while trying to relax the muscle while onsite. I highly recommend!”
“Dr. Kauffman has been absolutely wonderful. He always does a really thoughtful explanation of what’s going on and I feel very heard when discussing my concerns. Treatment recommendations have been very personal and responsive. Very highly recommend!!”
Conditions We Treat
What brings people through our door
Jaw Clicking & Popping
Your jaw clicks when you open or chew. It's been doing it so long you forgot it's not normal. If it's getting louder or more frequent, the disc is shifting — and it's fixable.
Jaw Locking
Your jaw gets stuck open or closed. You have to wiggle it to get it moving again. That's a mechanical problem in the joint, and we can find exactly what's causing it.
TMJ Headaches
Morning headaches, temple pain, pain behind the eyes. Most people treat these as tension headaches. If you're clenching at night, your jaw is the source.
Limited Jaw Opening
You can't open your mouth wide enough to eat a sandwich. Something is blocking it — tight muscles, a displaced disc, or joint restriction. We figure out which one.
Ear Pain & Fullness
Pain in or around the ear, ringing, feeling like your ear is clogged — and your doctor says your ears are fine. It's probably the TMJ. The joint sits right in front of the ear canal.
Neck-Related TMJ
Your jaw and your neck are connected by fascia, muscles, and nerves. If your TMJ treatment isn't working, it's because nobody looked at the neck. We always check both.
If your jaw keeps flaring up no matter what you try, it's time for a real assessment.
Dr. Thomas Kauffman
DC · CDNP · CSCS · USAW · CFL1 · FRC
Dr. Kauffman is a sports chiropractor in Ozark, Missouri and the founder of The Athlete Spot. He started this practice because too many athletes were getting cookie-cutter treatment that did not work. His approach builds strength — not a dependency on weekly visits. Every athlete gets a custom rehab plan with direct access to Dr. Kauffman. In-person and virtual. No assistants. No hand-offs. Your doctor, every step of the way.
Done Living With Jaw Pain?
Book your 60-minute assessment. We'll find what's actually causing it and build a plan to fix it.
(636) 224-8587 | 5349 N 22nd St, STE 5, Ozark, MO 65721