Orofacial Pain Relief Center
Understanding Cancer Pain — and the New Ways We Can Treat It Living with cancer is hard enough — living with pain from cancer or its treatment can feel overwhelming. The good news is that today, doctors have more tools than ever before to help patients control pain and improve daily life. As an Orofacial […]
Muscle Pain (Myalgia) in the Jaw & Face: What it is, why it happens, and what’s new in treatment If your jaw feels tired, achy, or tight—especially in the masseter (cheek) or temporalis (temple) area—you’re likely experiencing orofacial muscle pain (myalgia). It can show up as morning stiffness from night-time clenching, afternoon temple headaches after […]
Neck Pain: A Patient’s Guide Neck pain is incredibly common and often overlaps with jaw pain, headaches, and facial discomfort. As an Orofacial Pain specialist, I see how issues in the neck and jaw feed into each other—and how targeted care can break that cycle. Here’s a simple, up-to-date guide to help you understand causes, […]
Sleep apnea — what it is, why it matters, and the latest advances in treatment Sleep apnea—most commonly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—happens when the upper airway partially or completely closes during sleep, causing repeated pauses in breathing, fragmented sleep, and drops in blood oxygen. Left untreated, OSA raises the risk of daytime sleepiness, poor concentration, […]
Understanding Face Pain Facial pain covers a wide spectrum of conditions—from trigeminal neuralgia (“electric shock”‑like pain on one side of the face) to persistent idiopathic facial pain (formerly atypical facial pain), which lacks clear diagnostic markers and often resists standard treatments PubMedWikipedia+1. Many patients endure years of discomfort with unclear cause or limited relief. Recent […]
Understanding Nerve Pain: New Frontiers in Diagnosis and Management Nerve pain—or neuropathic pain—is one of the most complex and challenging forms of chronic pain, particularly when it manifests in the face, jaw, or head. As an Orofacial Pain consultant, I often see patients suffering from trigeminal neuralgia, post-traumatic neuropathies, and persistent idiopathic facial pain, all […]
Understanding Headaches: What’s New in Diagnosis & Relief? Headaches are one of the most common health complaints worldwide, affecting people of all ages. While many dismiss headaches as a simple nuisance, for others, they are debilitating and significantly impact quality of life. As orofacial pain specialists, we frequently encounter patients whose headaches are linked to […]
What is TMD? Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) refer to a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint (TMJ) and surrounding muscles. These joints connect your jaw to the skull and help you speak, chew, yawn, and express emotions. When this complex system doesn’t function properly, it can lead to symptoms that […]
✨ What Is TMJ Click? A “click” or “pop” in your jaw—when you talk or chew—is often caused by the disc inside your temporomandibular joint shifting in and out of place chandrasmiles.com+15Mayo Clinic+15tmjsleepcentresfv.com+15. If it’s painless and doesn’t limit movement, it’s usually not a concern . But if it’s accompanied by pain, stiffness, or difficulty […]
Understanding TMJ Pain: Causes & Symptoms Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain—a form of temporomandibular disorder (TMD)—affects 20–30 % of adults globally, with higher rates in women and those aged 20–40 years arxiv.org+12en.wikipedia.org+12medicalxpress.com+12. Symptoms range from jaw joint pain, stiffness, and clicking, to headaches, earaches, and difficulty opening the mouth . Causes are multifactorial: misaligned bite, injury, stress-induced muscle […]