Atypical earache is hint of moderate to severe damage in jaw joint (TMD) A episodic non progressive earache that does not respond to antibiotic and has no inflammation in ear canal. Atypical earache can be referred pain from moderate to severe damage jaw joint (TMD) Repetitive trips to PCP or ENT for earache w/o infection […]

PRECISE CROWN & BRIDGE & IMPLANTS should never be placed in DESTRUCTIVE GRINDER until the destructive force has been lower to non destructive level. Destructive Grinding: Why would you put precise, gorgeous, well designed, occlusal perfect crowns & implants in front of such a destructive force. That's TITANTIC THINKING ? 1) Place a beautiful sculpture […]

Three levels of damage: 1) Mild, 2) Moderate, 3) Destructive With proper training, the dentist can manage mild to moderate grind & clench. Destructive grind & clench requires chewing system orthopedic team and implementation of 11 tools to lower it's destructive effect New speciality, Orofacial Pain Specialist, was created for patients to seek knowledge beyond […]

2/3 of the money spent in dentistry is treating damage from destructive grind & clench, not cause ? If you want teeth for the rest of your life, you must manage all 3 diseases: Cavities Gum Disease Destructive grind/clench 3 levels of damage to chewing system from grinding-clenching? Mild Moderate Severe (destructive) Important facts: 1) […]

Sensitivity Choices: 1) Recession. 2) Crack 3) Cavity. 4) Cervical erosion SENSITIVITY IS SIGN DESTRUCTIVE GRIND-CLENCH; 1) One of earliest symptoms of outside nerve irritation is sensitivity, 2) unexplained sensitivity, no cavity, no crack, no gum dissease 3) Tooth sensitivity is a neuropathic symptom 4) It is an alloydnia, like skin sensitivity to a sunburn. […]

Neuropathy Trigeminal Nerve OROFACIAL PAIN SPECIALIST Types trigeminal neurology 1) Inflammation 5th nerve of head2) 5th nerve damage Types 5th nerve pathologies 1) Tension Headache2) Neuralgia, Neuritis, Neuroma3) Burning mouth Headaches (old terms)1) Tension HA2) Mixed HA3) Migraine HA4) Neurovascular HA Types Headaches: 1) Tension Headache: 48% females, 38% males2) Migraine Headache: 18% females, 8% […]

Pain, a sore spot or discomfort are never pleasant, but it can be a little unsettling if it’s unexplained facial pain, or if you believe that you have no good reason for discomfort. Dr. Keith A. Yount at Raleigh Facial Pain Center in Raleigh, NC stresses the importance of having access to a board-certified, residency-trained […]

Are you experiencing complications after dental treatment or a procedure? Maybe your bridge, crown, gums or tooth are not allowing you to chew normally or you’re experiencing abnormal sensitivity? While some short-term side effects are normal, prolonged post-op dental pain can be problematic. Normal Responses to Dental Treatment & Oral Surgery Whether you have a […]

Is your patient struggling with frequent toothaches w/o infection, difficulty chewing, frequent earaches w/o infection, or frequent tension headaches?     Refer for assistance with diagnosis ! Have you tried mouthguards, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants and soft diets?          Refer to treat cause pain ! Frustrated nothing is working and your patient needs a […]

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is one of the most common causes of facial pain. Also called tic douloureux, it is a condition that is characterized by intermittent, shooting pain in the face. Trigeminal neuralgia affects the trigeminal nerve, which sends impulses of touch, pain, pressure, and temperature to the brain from the face, jaw, gums, forehead, […]