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TMJ Diagnostics 7100 Oakmont Blvd, Suite 201
Fort Worth, TX 76132 (817) 441-6875
The specialty of Orofacial Pain Dentistry is concerned with the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of orofacial pain disorders. Such disorders may have pain and associated symptoms arising from a discrete cause, such as postoperative pain or pain associated with a malignancy, or may be syndromes in which pain constitutes the primary problem, such as neuropathic pains or headaches.
The diagnosis of painful syndromes relies on interpretation of historical data; review of laboratory studies, imaging, and electrodiagnostic studies; behavioral, social, occupational and avocational assessment; interview and examination by the orofacial pain dentist; and may require specialized diagnostic procedures, including central and peripheral neural blockade or monitored drug infusions. The special needs of the pediatric and geriatric populations are considered when formulating a comprehensive treatment plan for these patients.
The role that Dr. McCarty serves is a consultant to other dentists and physicians, but also, he is often the principal treating health care provider and may provide care at various levels, such as direct treatment, prescribing medication, prescribing rehabilitative services, performing pain relieving procedures, counseling of patients and families, direction of a multidisciplinary team, coordination of care with other healthcare providers and consultative services to public and private agencies pursuant to optimal healthcare delivery to the patient suffering from a painful disorder.
Orofacial pain is evolving and the scope of the field is enlarging. At the present time, orofacial pain encompasses:
Masticatory musculoskeletal pain Cervical musculoskeletal pain Neurovascular pain Neuropathic pain Sleep disorders related to orofacial pain
Oral facial pain includes a number of clinical problems involving the chewing muscles or temporomandibular joint. Problems can include:
temporomandibular joint discomfort
muscles spasms in the head
neck and jaw pain
migraines
cluster or frequent headaches
pain with teeth, face or jaw
anxiety
depression
DIAGNOSTICS
Dr. McCarty will make a diagnosis on the basis of a detailed assessment of the character of the pain, including: duration, site, severity, character, frequency and periodicity, associated features, initiating factors and relieving factors.
We will take a medical and dental history to determine if any trauma has occurred in the facial area, perform a physical examination to examine your temporomandibular joint and look at head and neck structure.
Maintaining or correcting your bite ensures optimal health and proper care, which will help reduce or eliminate orofacial pain or discomfort.
TREATMENT
At the offices of TMJ Diagnostics, we have on site a variety of treatments that will help alleviate your oral facial symptoms. One device is called a splint that is worn over the teeth until the bite can be stabilized. Also, permanent correction may require:
Splints High Voltage Stimulation Ultrasound Phonophoresis Iontophoresis Spray and Stretch Trigger Point Injections Ptolotherapy TENS Medication
TMJ Diagnostics 7100 Oakmont Blvd, Suite 201
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
(817) 441-6875
We serve the North Texas area, just a short drive from
Frisco, Dallas, Richland Hills, Arlington, and Weatherford
temporomandibular joint discomfort 
