Facial Pain + Headaches

TMD, headaches, and facial pain are life-altering conditions that can severely impact your quality of life. Over 10 million people in the US suffer from TMJ-related issues. We are learning that most of these problems result from macro-trauma or micro-trauma. (Macro-trauma being a blunt force injury recently or years ago; Micro-trauma being repetitive strain and overload to the system.) Literature is showing us an overwhelming relationship between this nasal obstruction and functional breathing disorders. Additionally, TMD problems can lead to chronic headaches, neck pain, and migraines if left untreated.

Treating headaches, craniofacial pain, and TMJ problems bridges the gap between medicine and dentistry. Patients we see usually aren’t sure who they should contact to resolve their symptoms. It can be confusing that migraines, headaches, ear pain, ringing in the ear, dizziness, and eye pain can come from different parts of the head and neck, making it challenging to figure out what doctor is the best to see.

TMJ Diagnosis  

95% of effective treatment depends upon a proper diagnosis that uncovers the origin of your problem. This will tell you your primary issue and its origin. Often, just identifying this origin can put patients at ease, knowing that a solution has been identified. 

Our diagnostic workup is unlike any other. We take a great deal of time reviewing your medical history in detail and completing a comprehensive head and neck evaluation utilizing cutting-edge technology. Our approach is holistic, not just treating the symptoms but addressing this origin of the issue. After proper diagnosis, a specific non-surgical treatment plan for rehabilitation is developed for each patient’s unique needs.