Phoenix Tmj Dentist, Migraine Headache Doctors, Tmd Treatment

The doctors at Southwest Pain Management Associates are recognized as authorities in TMJ, treatment of TMD, and headache medicine. Our unique group of TMJ doctors have teamed up to provide those suffering with pain stemming from TMJ, TMD and Chronic headaches the best treatment options for these and other acute and chronic pain disorders.

Our physicians limit their practice to field of orofacial pain, pain management and dentistry, and come from a diverse background and are doctors with a background in Internal Medicine and Addictionology, Physiatry/Physical Medicine and TMJ and Facial Pain Disorders. We also have team members who work with Behavioral Psychology, Physical Therapy, and Case Management.

Southwest Pain Management, has doctors that can diagnose and treat a wide variety of both acute and chronic conditions such as headache and TMJ, and other conditions that are caused by other issues or prior injuries that can affect many aspects of your body's systems.

TMJ Doctors in the Phoenix Area
At our practice, we focus on treating TMJ. The temporomandibular joint is what connects the lower portion of the jaw, also known as the mandible, with your temporal bone located on the side of your head. To pinpoint this location, you can place a finger in front of your ears, then simply open your mouth, you will feel the joints on both sides of your head move.

Treatment for Sleep Apnea & Snoring Therapy
Many in Phoenix seek treatment for chronic snoring or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Those suffering with sleep apnea may be in danger, as they experience disrupted sleep and low blood oxygen levels during what are called sleep apnea episodes.

Headaches
Those in Arizona who have lived with chronic headaches, will be happy to learn that over the past several years, headache medicine has made some great advances, both in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic headaches. Research in pain management, TMJ and TMD, as well as the availability of better medications for the treatment of headaches and migraines, allow physicians, doctors and those providing orofacial pain treatment to help even those patients who feel that they have exhausted even the best treatment options.

Joseph R. Cohen, DDS focuses on treatment of TMJ, and is the founder of Southwest Pain Management Associates. Dr. Cohen focuses his practice to the treatment of orofacial pain including atypical tooth pain and headaches, trigeminal neuralgia, and TMJ/TMD.