Is It Really a Toothache? Is It Something More?

Is It Really a Toothache? Is It Something More?

In 2013, Sunil Mangal began experiencing terrible pain in his jaw. Excruciating pain. Pain that kept him from eating. Pain that made him think of ending his life. Wanting to help, his dentist extracted one tooth, then another, then another…11 extractions in all,...
What About Antidepressants for TMJ Face Pain?

What About Antidepressants for TMJ Face Pain?

Last month, we looked at some research on the link between depression and face pain. Considering that there are a number of antidpressants that may be given for chronic pain, you might wonder: Why not just take those and proverbially kill the two proverbial birds with...
When Face Pain & Depression Happen Together

When Face Pain & Depression Happen Together

What does the mouth have to with the mind? More than you might think! Depression and jaw, face, head and neck pain have been known to sometimes exist simultaneously – often stemming from the TM joints, the “hinges” that let your mouth open and close....
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