Facial Pain
What Is Facial Pain?
The term facial pain includes most pain around the face or jaws. This includes pain of headaches or migraines, the pain of the TMJ or the jaw joint, and even the debilitating pain of trigeminal neuralgia or Ménière's disease. Dr. Coker has successfully treated many patients who are experiencing facial pain with Disclusion Time Reduction (DTR), which is an advanced therapy using a computer-assisted approach, developed by Dr. Robert Kerstein, of Boston, MA, that makes minor adjustments to teeth, improving occlusion and allowing the muscles to relax. By improving occlusion and relaxing muscles we can eliminate most pain and any need for surgery.
Migraines & TMD
TMD/TMJ is a disorder affecting a person’s two temporomandibular joints, which are located directly in front of your ears. A patient struggling with TMD may experience a wide range of painful or aggravating symptoms, among them frequent headaches or migraines.
After a thorough examination and evaluation, Dr. Coker may recommend treatment with DTR. Many patients have told us, “I’ve had migraines for years and after two or three treatments, I am migraine free!.”
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