TMJ & FACIAL PAIN · DR. MIKE BENNETT
Facial Pain Care in Provo, UT
Ear-area pain, cheek pain, eye-area tension, neck discomfort, or unexplained facial pain can sometimes be referred from the jaw joint or surrounding muscles.
Who Comes in
Adults with chronic face, ear, eye, or neck pain with no clear cause. Often patients who've seen ENT, neurology, or PT without resolution.
Inside the Workup
Long visit (75 min). Comprehensive eval. Joint, muscle, nerve mapping, sinus check, posture. We document carefully.
Have questions?
The front desk can answer questions and help you understand your options.
Why Mapping First
Most chronic facial pain has more than one driver. Mapping it carefully is the difference between treatment that works and treatment that doesn't.
Why choose Advanced Dental Care?
- Dual board-certified craniofacial pain training
- Evaluation before any appliance is made
- Airway considered alongside the bite
- Coordination with your physician when needed
- Conservative first-line treatments
- Findings explained in plain language
FAQ
Facial pain questions answered.
Common patient questions before booking.
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I've seen ENT and neuro already. What's different here?
We look at the bite, jaw joint, and surrounding musculature in more depth than most specialists. Roughly 40% of chronic facial pain has a dental component that gets missed. -
Will it require surgery?
Very rarely. Most facial pain responds to non-invasive treatment. Appliances, Botox, or physical therapy coordination. -
Does insurance cover this?
Sometimes, partially. TMJ-related facial pain sits between dental and medical. We verify coverage and explain what is and isn't covered before treatment. -
Can you work with my other specialists?
Yes. We routinely coordinate with ENT, neurology, PT, and chiropractors. We see ourselves as part of a team, not the team. -
How long until I feel better?
Highly variable. Some patients see meaningful improvement in 4 to 6 weeks. Complex cases take longer. We set realistic expectations upfront.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Request Your Evaluation Today
Advanced Dental Care serves Provo, Orem, Springville, and the greater Utah County area. Call today or request a TMJ evaluation, and bring your history and your questions.