Specialized oral clinics

Oral and facial pain specialists diagnose and treat pain that is not caused by a regular tooth problem. Causes may include: 

• chronic jaw pain
• headaches related to the jaw
• nerve-related pain in the face
• problems with the jaw called temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders 

Oral and facial pain specialists develop treatment plans to reduce discomfort and improve jaw function.

Oral pathology is a specialty that looks at diseases and changes in the mouth, jaw, and surrounding tissues. These changes can be caused by infection, disease, or other health conditions. 

Oral pathologists help figure out why a patient has problems like sores, lumps, or infections. Their diagnosis helps guide a patient’s treatment plan.