Comprehensive Care for Craniofacial Pain & Headaches

At Restorative Wellness Center | TMJ + Snoring Solutions, we understand the profound impact craniofacial pain and headaches can have on your quality of life.

Dr. Kyle Benton and the Restorative Wellness Center team offer specialized care tailored to diagnose and treat these complex conditions effectively.

Understanding Craniofacial Pain

Craniofacial pain includes any discomfort experienced in the face, mouth, jaw, or neck. It's a multifaceted condition that can range from a mild ache to severe, debilitating pain, affecting your ability to perform everyday tasks.

Dr. Benton’s expertise ensures a thorough examination and accurate diagnosis to pinpoint the source of your discomfort and develop a targeted treatment plan.

Causes of Craniofacial Pain

Craniofacial pain can arise from a variety of underlying causes. At Restorative Wellness Center, we’re committed to identifying and addressing these causes to provide the most effective treatment:

  • Dental issues: Problems like cavities, gum disease, or tooth infections can lead to significant discomfort.
  • TMJ Disorder (TMD): Dysfunction in the jaw joint can cause pain in the jaw, face, and neck.
  • Injury or trauma: Accidents or injuries to the face and jaw can result in chronic pain if not treated properly.
  • Neuropathic pain: Damage to the facial nerves, such as trigeminal neuralgia, can cause persistent pain.
  • Stress and anxiety: Emotional factors can lead to muscle tension and pain in the jaw and face.
  • Sinus issues: Inflammation or infection in the sinuses can cause pressure and pain in the facial area.
  • Sleep disorders: Conditions like sleep apnea can contribute to craniofacial pain.

Dr. Benton’s comprehensive approach focuses on understanding the root cause of your pain to provide targeted, effective relief.

Common Types of Craniofacial Pain

Craniofacial pain can present in various forms, each with distinct characteristics and underlying causes. Here are some common types:

  • Toothache: Pain originating from a tooth or surrounding gums, often due to cavities, infections, or gum disease
  • Jaw pain: Discomfort in the jaw joint or muscles, possibly related to TMJ disorder or teeth grinding
  • Neuralgia: Sharp, shock-like pain following the path of a nerve, such as trigeminal neuralgia affecting the face
  • Sinus pain: Pressure or discomfort in the facial area related to sinus infections or allergies
  • Burning mouth syndrome: A chronic condition where the mouth feels scalded or tingling, often without an apparent cause
  • Migraines and headaches: Tension in the face and neck can lead to headaches or migraines, sometimes linked to stress or posture

Comprehensive Treatments for Craniofacial Pain

At Restorative Wellness Center, we offer a range of treatment options tailored to your needs. Our treatments are about taking stock of what you’re suffering from and devising a plan that best deals with your specific case.

Services may include one or more of the following:

  • Comprehensive diagnostics
  • Non-surgical treatment plan for rehabilitation
  • Decompression appliance therapy (short-term wear of custom orthopedic oral orthotics – not splints)
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Medication and supplement regimens
  • Physical medicine treatment (Laser therapy, trigger points, prolo therapy, phonophoresis)
  • Multi-discipline Referral Coordination

Holistic Treatment Methods

Holistic treatment methods focus on addressing the root cause of craniofacial pain rather than just masking the symptoms. These methods include mindfulness techniques, dietary changes, and physical exercises designed to reduce stress and promote overall wellness.

By integrating these approaches into your treatment plan, we aim to support your body's natural healing processes and provide lasting relief.

Low-Level Laser Therapy

Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a non-invasive treatment that uses laser light to reduce inflammation and pain in the affected areas.

This therapy promotes cellular regeneration and increases blood flow, which can help alleviate discomfort in the jaw, face, and neck.

Dr. Benton utilizes LLLT to target specific areas of pain, providing a gentle and effective solution for craniofacial pain.

Conditions Treated

Prolotherapy

Prolotherapy involves injecting a solution into the painful area to stimulate the body's natural healing response. This therapy encourages the repair of damaged tissues and strengthens the ligaments around the jaw joint.

Dr. Benton may recommend prolotherapy as part of your treatment plan to provide long-term relief from craniofacial pain and improve joint stability.

Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation

Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) is a treatment that uses small, pulsating electrical currents to stimulate the brain and nervous system. This therapy can help reduce pain, anxiety, and insomnia associated with craniofacial pain.

Dr. Benton incorporates CES into treatment plans to provide a comprehensive approach to managing pain and improving overall well-being.

Ready to Find Relief?

If you’re tired of suffering in silence, get in touch with Restorative Wellness Center | TMJ + Sleep Solutions today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Benton.

Let us help you find the path to a pain-free and healthier life.