371: Diagnosing Orofacial Pain: Looking Beyond the Tooth
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Show Notes
What if the toothache your patient is experiencing isn’t actually coming from the tooth? Dr. Grace Yum sits down with Dr. Kim Ledermann, board-certified orofacial pain specialist, to explore the often-overlooked causes of orofacial pain. They discuss how dentists can recognize non-tooth-related pain, identify TMD, and take a more comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment to help patients find lasting relief.
Episode Highlights:
- How TMJ disorders and muscle trigger points can mimic tooth pain, headaches, and earaches
- Recognizing neuropathic pain and when dental treatment may worsen symptoms
- Exploring the relationship between bruxism, sleep breathing, and clenching
- Screening techniques to identify potential TMD and orofacial pain
- Conservative treatment approaches and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration
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