An outcome of the coronavirus pandemic is orofacial pain specialists are conducting TMJ consultations online. The new era has begun... As a dentist whose focus is directed toward treating orofacial pain and TMJ/TMD problems, I have seen first-hand the impact of life’ worries and challenges on people of all ages. In normal times people seek my services because their jaw … [Read more...] about Orofacial Pain & TMJ Consultations Online – A New Era
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How To Treat Jaw and Face Pain During This Stressful Time
Everyone deals with stress differently, but as a TMJ doctor in New York City and Long Island, I treat jaw and face pain, plus headaches, neck pain, and more in my patients every day - all as a result of their stressful lives. During this health crisis, you are likely dealing with a high level of stress yourself. You may be sleeping poorly, exercising less, tensing your … [Read more...] about How To Treat Jaw and Face Pain During This Stressful Time
The Connection Between PTSD & TMJ
Identifying the origin of a patient’s chronic orofacial and TMJ pain is what makes my work both challenging and rewarding. Sometimes the answers are readily apparent while at other times uncovering important clues is more difficult. In all cases, there is no substitute for obtaining a careful history as the insights gained often help point to the mechanism of pain that is … [Read more...] about The Connection Between PTSD & TMJ
Facial Pain – Is It Bruxism or Is It Bulimia?
TMJ /Facial Pain Symptoms & Eating Disorders – The Connection As a TMJ doctor, every year I see a number of patients who are suffering from an extraordinarily high level of face and jaw pain. At first glance, the level of suffering they report is much greater than what I commonly see. One such group are people with a history of one particular eating disorder - bulimia … [Read more...] about Facial Pain – Is It Bruxism or Is It Bulimia?
TMD & The Eating Disorder Patient
During the course of the year, I invariably see a number of patients whose level of orofacial pain suffering is extraordinarily high. One such group includes patients who relate a history of an eating disorder, most commonly bulimia nervosa. In these patients, there is often an absence of the typical physical findings found in those suffering from "TMD." But, there are … [Read more...] about TMD & The Eating Disorder Patient