TMJ MRI in St. Louis — $399 Flat Rate
TMJ MRI is the standard way to see the articular disc inside the jaw joint, the structure behind clicking, locking, and most temporomandibular dysfunction.
A doctor's order is required — your provider can fax it to (314) 804-7226.
A Doctor's Order Is Required
We require a doctor's order before we can perform an MRI, and so do Medicare and most insurance plans. No order yet? We can help you get one — most patients arrange it in a day or two.
What the Radiologist Looks For
- Anterior disc displacement with and without reduction
- Disc deformity and perforation
- Joint effusion
- Condylar degenerative change and flattening
- Bone marrow edema in the condyle
- Osteoarthritis of the TMJ
Who Orders This
Ordered by oral surgeons, dentists, and TMJ specialists for jaw clicking, locking, limited opening, or pain with chewing.
How to Prepare
- No fasting or special preparation.
- Remove earrings, all facial jewelry, and any removable dental appliance.
- Fixed dental work and implants are generally fine but tell us what you have.
- Both joints are imaged in the same appointment.
Common Questions
Yes. Both temporomandibular joints are imaged as part of a single study, in both closed and open mouth positions.
Braces can create artifact near the jaw and may reduce image quality. Dental implants are usually fine. Tell us what dental hardware you have when you book so we can set expectations before you pay.
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Request Your TMJ MRI
Flat rate $399. No insurance required. Same-day appointments by phone.