BRENTWOODDENTAL & TMD
At a Glance
- Service: Specialist TMJ / TMD care for chronic, long-standing jaw pain and headaches, with a long-term treatment plan
- Serving: Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, about 30 miles / ~40 minutes via I-24, or I-65 plus I-840
- Office hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Accepting new patients: Yes
- Key differentiator: CareCredit financing available, so distance and cost both become manageable for long-term care
Murfreesboro is the farthest community the practice regularly serves, and for a chronic jaw problem two fair questions come up front: what will it cost, and is the drive worth it? Both have honest answers, and both are more manageable than they first appear once financing and the nature of the care are on the table.
Making the cost manageable
TMJ care for a long-standing problem is an investment, and the practice keeps it workable. Financing is available through CareCredit with approved credit, which spreads the cost over time rather than asking for it all at once. For Murfreesboro families weighing a forty-minute drive on top of treatment, having the financial side handled removes one of the two biggest hesitations.
Why the distance pays off
The people who make the drive from Murfreesboro tend to arrive having lived with pain far too long. That is exactly the kind of case Dr. Holmes built his practice around: chronic, multi-year TMJ and headache problems that need a real diagnosis and a long-term plan, not another temporary fix. One accurate workup that finally identifies the cause usually saves the cost and time of repeated closer attempts that did not hold.
What chronic TMD involves
A jaw problem carried for years rarely stays put. Disc displacement, arthritis, bite changes, and muscle strain compound, and the pain spreads into the head, neck, and ears. The disorder degrades over time without stabilization, which is why a long-term plan matters more than a quick patch for these cases.
Who should make the trip
This is for you if your pain is chronic, has resisted closer treatment, and has started shaping your daily life. Jaw clicking or locking, an unstable bite, recurring headaches, and ear pressure all warrant evaluation. If testing shows the cause is not your jaw, Dr. Holmes will tell you honestly rather than start treatment you do not need.
Meet Your Doctor: Dr. Dennis M. Holmes
Trusting someone with a problem you have carried for years is reasonable to want grounded in real training. Dr. Holmes earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine and completed an externship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He holds the Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, a credential earned through extensive continuing education. Across 30+ years he has treated over 12,000 TMD patients, the long-haul cases very much included.
Getting Here From Murfreesboro
From Murfreesboro most patients take I-24 inbound toward Nashville, then connect toward the Brentwood exits for Virginia Way; others string together I-65 and I-840 depending on their starting point. Figure about forty minutes on a good day, more during the heavy inbound morning commute. From the MTSU and Gateway areas, Medical Center Parkway is the simplest path to I-24.
Because the office opens at 7:00 a.m., scheduling early lets you travel ahead of the worst I-24 congestion, and many patients pair the visit with other business on the Nashville side.
What to expect
Your first visit is a full diagnostic evaluation, followed by a plan built for a long-standing case rather than a quick fix. That may include a custom splint and staged care, with therapeutic BOTOX where indicated. Relief on chronic cases builds over time and is meant to hold. The cost and the financing of each step are clear before you commit to it.
Murfreesboro Patient Questions
Does the practice offer any financing for TMJ treatment?
A: Yes. Financing is available through CareCredit with approved credit, which lets you spread treatment costs over time. Your estimated portion is reviewed at the consultation so the financial picture is clear before you decide.
Is a forty-minute drive from Murfreesboro really worth it for jaw pain?
A: For chronic, multi-year cases, patients consistently find it is. Dr. Holmes built his practice on exactly these long-standing problems, and one accurate diagnosis with a lasting plan usually replaces several rounds of closer treatment that did not work.
I have had this pain for years. Is it too late to fix?
A: It is not. Long-standing TMD is treatable, though chronic cases need a real diagnosis and a long-term plan rather than a temporary fix. Dr. Holmes has treated over 12,000 TMD patients, many of whom arrived after years of pain.
What is the best route and time to drive in from Murfreesboro?
A: Most patients take I-24 inbound, about forty minutes on a good day, with I-65 plus I-840 as an alternative. The inbound morning commute is heavy, so an early 7:00 a.m. appointment lets you travel ahead of the worst of it.
Will my dental insurance help with the cost of TMJ care?
A: Coverage for TMJ services varies widely by plan, and some route it through medical rather than dental insurance. Bring your information to the consultation and the team will review what applies, with CareCredit available for any remaining portion.
Brentwood Dental & TMJ
5120 Virginia Way, Ste C13, Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 371-8888
https://brentwooddentalandtmd.com/areas-we-serve/tmj-specialist-in-murfreesboro-tn/
