Precision Diagnosis,Personalized Care,Better living
Comprehensive evaluation and individualized care for TMJ disorders, Orofacial pain, and sleep apnea.
Conditions We Can Help With
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TMJ / TMD
We diagnose and treat TMJ pain and dysfunction. TMJ dysfunction can include clicking and popping of jaw joint, difficulty opening and closing mouth, Difficulty chewing food and Pain in the jaw muscles.
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Headaches & Facial Pain
Jaw and facial muscle disorders can contribute to certain headaches and facial pain. We evaluate the relationship between your symptoms and develop a personalized approach to care.
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Trigeminal Neuralgia & Nerve Pain
Facial nerve pain can be sharp, burning, or shock-like and may sometimes be difficult to diagnose. We evaluate facial and oral nerve pain and coordinate appropriate treatment along with other specialists as needed.
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Bruxism & Jaw Clenching
Clenching and grinding can contribute to jaw pain, muscle tension, headaches, and tooth discomfort. We evaluate contributing factors and develop strategies to reduce their impact.
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Persistent Tooth & Facial Pain
When tooth or facial pain continues despite dental treatment, the source may not always be the tooth itself. We evaluate persistent pain to help determine whether it may be related to the jaw, muscles, nerves, or other causes.
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Sleep Apnea/ Snoring
We provide evaluation and treatment for snoring and sleep apnea in coordination with sleep medicine specialists.
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Ear Pain and Tinnitus
Certain orofacial pain conditions can refer pain to the ear and can also contribute to tinnitus symptoms. We evaluate to diagnose non ENT source of your ear pain and tinnitus.
Treatments
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Interdisciplinary Approach
Exceptional care begins with seeing the whole picture.We take a thoughtfully integrated approach, collaborating with trusted specialists across dentistry, medicine, sleep and physical therapy when needed.
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Pharmacotherapy
Personalized medications are incorporated to help reduce pain, restore function and support healing.
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Oral Appliance Therapy
Custom oral appliances may be recommended for certain TMJ disorders, jaw muscle pain, clenching and grinding. Each appliance is selected based on your individual needs.
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Sleep Appliances
When oral appliance therapy is recommended by your sleep medicine specialists , we provide precisely fabricate, custom-designed appliances.
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Therapeutic Injections
Therapeutic injections including trigger point injections, TMJ injections and nerve blocks may be used to help manage Orofacial pain. Treatment is determined by your diagnosis and clinical needs.
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Physical Therapy
When appropriate, we coordinate care with physical therapy specialists experienced in TMJ and cervical disorders.These individual treatments help restore function and strength.
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BOTOX® for TMJ & Orofacial Pain
BOTOX® may help reduce excessive jaw muscle activity and muscle-related pain and tension. Dr. Iftikhar evaluates each patient to determine whether this treatment is appropriate.
Have Questions? We’re Here to Help
Ready to take the next step toward relief? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Zubia Iftikhar to discuss your symptoms and explore personalized treatment options.

