Understanding TMJ vs. TMD: Why Your Jaw Hurts
Facial Pain may be the result of many different causes. Pain around the Temporomandibular Joint is quite often the result of the surrounding muscles.
At The Center for Oral and Facial Surgery we follow a very conservative approach to facial pain that focuses on identifying other causes of pain and resolving treating any muscular issues first.
At times, surgical options are necessary when all other options fail to resolve an issue of the temporomandibular joint. It is at these times that your dentist or physician may refer you to The Center for Oral and Facial Surgery because of our focus on minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures whenever possible.
Meet the Experts Behind The Center for Oral & Facial Surgery
Dr. Justin R. Brock
Justin R. Brock, DDS, MD, brings over 15 years of experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery, with a focus on dental implants, bone grafting, and advanced jaw reconstruction. He uses Cone Beam CT imaging and digital scanning to plan each procedure with expertise.
Dr. Christopher D. Morris
Christopher D. Morris, DDS, MD, FACS, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons with published peer-reviewed research on facial anatomy and jaw reconstruction. He is known for restoring both the function and aesthetics of the mouth and face.
Dr. Matthew Zhang
Matthew Zhang, DDS, is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with expertise in dental implants, wisdom tooth removal, bone grafting, jaw reconstruction, and management of oral pathology. He is committed to providing safe, compassionate, evidence-based care.
Related Services
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the specialty of dentistry that includes the diagnosis, surgical, and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
This comprehensive field of care also includes common procedures such as wisdom tooth extractions and dental implant placement, which help restore function, health, and aesthetics to the smile.
