Orofacial Pain & Relief with Dr. Bassiur
Patients experiencing discomfort caused by chronic headaches or pain in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles have many options that alleviate symptoms. For those facing these issues, determining who they should see for treatment can sometimes be confusing. Often, the best approach is a collaboration between medical doctors and orofacial specialists.
Martin Bassiur, DDS, specializes in the management of orofacial pain for patients in Manhattan, as well as the neighboring communities. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Types of Orofacial Pain
When patients seek our help with orofacial pain, we offer solutions provided with compassion and professionalism. Dr. Bassiur conducts a thorough and individualized exam to pinpoint the cause of your discomfort. He takes the time to explain his findings so you fully understand the benefits of any proposed treatment. All of our offices are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, ensuring your care is carried out with precision.
Dr. Bassiur, along with his dedicated staff, helps patients through the management of orofacial pain, including, but not limited to:
- Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are caused by injuries to the joint connecting the jaw to the skull. Patients with this condition frequently experience headaches, clicking sounds in their jaw, lockjaw, and muscular soreness in the area. Many factors contribute to TMD, including stress, clenching or teeth grinding, and injuries to the jaw joint and associated head or neck muscles.
- Headaches can be a minor disruption for some, while others may experience frequent discomfort. Chronic headaches can be the result of sleep apnea, TMD, or other orofacial pain disorders.
- Myofascial pain dysfunction (MPD) is a result of pressure on sensitive trigger points in the muscles. This sensitivity is often caused by stress-related tension or repetitive muscular contraction. The pain involved is typically persistent and, if untreated, could develop into a more complicated issue.
Our Options for Orofacial Pain Management
There are many treatment options that address the discomfort caused by these disorders. Our office can treat your symptoms with corrective procedures, pain relief medication, or specially-designed oral appliances.
Those with continuous orofacial pain can benefit from any of these recommended treatment paths. We offer several helpful topical and oral medications to ease symptoms. Occlusal night guards are effective devices to prevent damage and discomfort from grinding or clenching teeth. For certain cases, BOTOX® or myofascial trigger point injections can relieve pain and relax muscles, as well.
Contact Us Today!
Dr. Bassiur has the extensive training and experience to diagnose and treat a variety of complications brought on by orofacial pain. Patients can contact us at any of our convenient locations across Manhattan, the five boroughs, and Northern New Jersey to receive the help they need to alleviate discomfort and prevent these disorders from returning.