<b>What is Facial Pain?</b>
Facial pain can be the cause of an array of different problems, which could be linked to nerve issues, injuries or even infections. This pain can be chronic and disruptive to your everyday life. For other patients, this pain is more acute, causing severe pain that can be difficult to handle. We offer care for all types of facial pain that you may be experiencing to help eradicate the problem and get you back to living pain-free.
<b>What could Facial Pain mean?</b>
Many different factors can contribute to facial pain. The pain may come and go regularly over a long period of time, or it may be sudden and severe. It is important that you seek treatment for facial pain as soon as possible to prevent the problem from getting worse. Some of the major causes of facial pain include:
• Abscesses
• TMJ-related dysfunction
• Dry socket
• Underlying nerve problems
• Malocclusion
• Bruxism (grinding)
<b>Why do you need treatment for Facial Pain?</b>
Even if the pain you’re experiencing is more dull and bothersome, it can get worse over time. This is especially true if there is an issue, like an infection, that needs immediate and thorough treatment before it will go away completely. By working with our team, we can help to find the root cause of the pain so that we can provide you with quick and adequate treatment. This can help to resolve the pain you’re experiencing right now as well as prevent it from occurring again in the future.
<b>What can you expect with Facial Pain treatment?</b>
You will come into our office and be seated in one of our comfortable exam rooms. Dr. Lanzon will take a look at your medical and health history before completing a full examination. We may take x-rays to help in further identifying the problem. Once the problem is found, we will begin creating a treatment plan that is specific to your needs. If the pain is severe or is related to an infection, we will work to clear the infection while you’re in the office. Treatment of facial pain is done comfortably and easily in our office, allowing you to get back to your busy day.
If you are experiencing facial pain of any kind, be sure to contact us right away so that we can get you in for an appointment at your earliest convenience.
