07/21/24

The Healthy Matters Podcast

S03_E18 - Face It, It Hurts...Understanding Orofacial Pain

Toothaches!  Neuralgias!  Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD)!  Apart from these being great Scrabble words, they are also just a few things that fall under the category of Orofacial Pain.  Any one of these conditions can severely impact our daily lives, with wide-ranging effects that can extend well beyond pain.  They can affect the way we eat, speak, breathe, and even how we feel psychologically.  But like many things in healthcare, we're left with a few of the same questions when it comes to Orofacial Pain.  What causes these conditions?  How are they diagnosed?  And, what help is available for those suffering from them?  And does BOTOX really have a role in medicine?

On Episode 18 of our show, we'll be joined by Dr. Maram Taema, who will walk us through this relatively new focus in medicine and discuss approaches that can make a difference in the lives of those affected by Orofacial pain.  She's a Dentist, Oral Surgeon, and a specialist in these conditions and will provide practical tips for diagnosing and treating these conditions - both inside and outside the dentists' chair - including the magical relaxing power of the letter "N".  Suffer from headaches?  Grind your teeth?  Got a click in your jaw?  This one's for you.  Join us!

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