Orofacial pain & TMJ
Jaw, face or head pain doesn’t always come from the teeth. Dr. Raluca Draghici diagnoses orofacial pain and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and treats them step by step, with a medical, conservative, diagnosis-driven approach, working with other specialists where needed.
Orofacial pain & TMJ
Orofacial pain consultation
The first and most important step: a clear diagnosis of your jaw, face or head pain, before any treatment.
Orofacial pain & TMJ
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD)
Jaw pain, clicking, locking or difficulty opening your mouth: what it means, where it comes from and how it is treated.
Orofacial pain & TMJ
Bruxism: clenching and grinding
Do you clench or grind your teeth, during the day or in your sleep? When it is a problem, how it relates to pain and how to keep it under control.
Orofacial pain & TMJ
Trigeminal neuralgia and neuropathic pain
Electric-shock pain in the face, or lasting pain after dental treatment: nerve pain that needs a careful diagnosis.
Orofacial pain & TMJ
Occlusal splint for jaw pain and bruxism
A custom-made splint, usually worn at night: when it helps, and what it can and can’t do.
Orofacial pain & TMJ
Headaches and facial pain
Migraine, tension-type headache and jaw pain can overlap. A careful differential diagnosis shows which treatment helps.
Orofacial pain & TMJ
Burning mouth syndrome and other persistent facial pain
Burning in the mouth with no visible cause, or facial pain that won’t go away: real pain that needs a careful diagnosis.
Orofacial pain & TMJ
Therapeutic injections: botulinum toxin, trigger points, nerve blocks
When simple steps are not enough: targeted procedures for muscle pain and nerve pain, as part of a treatment plan.
Orofacial pain & TMJ
Snoring and sleep apnoea: the mandibular advancement device
A device worn at night that holds the lower jaw slightly forward and helps keep the airway open.