Orofacial Pain is a specialized field of dentistry that serves as a bridge between dentistry and medicine.This specialty focuses on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of acute and chronic pain disorders affecting the jaw, mouth, face, head, and neck.
The primary goal is to improve patient outcomes by using reversible, conservative, and non-invasive treatment approaches, while also enhancing access to interdisciplinary care when needed.
By working closely with medical and dental colleagues, Orofacial Pain specialists ensure that patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care tailored to their unique needs.
Facial Pain includes TMJ pain, muscle pain, nerve pain (neuralgia or neuropathic pain), headaches in the head and neck region. Chronic pain can be debilitating affecting both general and mental health.
Facial pain is a complex and often debilitating condition that can involve multiple structures and causes.It may present in different forms, including:
Pain originating from the joints connecting the jawbone to the skull, often associated with clicking, locking, or difficulty moving the jaw.
Also known as myofascial pain, this involves the muscles of the face, jaw, neck, and shoulders, often triggered by tension, overuse, or clenching habits.
Conditions such as neuralgia and neurOrofacial Pain Associatesthic pain involve irritation or damage to the nerves, resulting in sharp, shooting, or burning pain in the facial area.
Chronic tension-type headaches, migraines, and cervicogenic headaches (originating from the neck) can all radiate pain into the face, head, and jaw.
