Endless Dental Work, Same Pain: When to See an Orofacial Pain Specialist
You had the filling. Then the root canal. Maybe even an extraction. And the pain is still there, or worse. If this sounds familiar, the problem may not be your
How to Find Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment Near You
October is Facial Pain Awareness Month, and for many people living with trigeminal neuralgia (TN), it brings something rare: being seen. But awareness only matters if it leads to care.
Why Facial Pain Takes So Long to Diagnose
Facial pain is notoriously difficult to diagnose because it can stem from dozens of overlapping conditions, neuropathic, nociceptive, or structural, and its symptoms often mimic those of other disorders. The
Cranial Nerves and Facial Pain: What You Need to Know
Cranial nerves carry sensation and motor signals between your brain and your face. When these nerves become irritated, compressed, or damaged, they can produce facial pain ranging from dull aches
Psychological Therapies for Optimal Outcomes in Those with Chronic Pain
Kristen Slater, PsyDClinical Assistant ProfessorStanford University School of Medicine What do you hear from patients living with chronic pain conditions? When I ask patients: “What is it like living with