WELCOME
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The Orofacial Pain Center
Joan C. Wang, DDS, MS
Diplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain
Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Fellow, American Academy of Orofacial Pain
Specializing in
TMJ Disorders • Facial Pain • Headaches • Dental Sleep Medicine
Dr. Wang focuses on diagnosing and providing an integrative medical approach to managing TMJ related disorders, facial/oral pain, headaches and obstructive sleep apnea related issues.
Board Certified by:
American Board of Orofacial Pain
American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
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Fellowship in Integrative Medicine (in-progress) with the
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine
​​Sound Familiar?
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Does your tooth hurt but no one can find anything wrong with the tooth?
Did you have root canal treatment and the tooth still hurts?
Does your tooth still hurt after it's already been removed?
Do you have pain or burning sensations in your mouth or on your face?
Does your jaw hurt when you talk or eat?
Do you have jaw pain that Botox, appliance or physical therapy isn't helping?
Are you having difficulty opening your mouth wide?
Interested in effective alternatives to medications for managing headaches?
Are you having trouble using CPAP and want to learn about other options?
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These are just a few of the common issues that our patients experience.
Bridging Dentistry and Medicine
Dr. Wang is Board Certified in Orofacial Pain, a dental specialty dedicated to bridging the gap between dentistry and medicine. Combining her dentistry skills with her knowledge of neurological and muscular disorders of the head and neck, Dr. Wang helps patients find answers and safe, effective relief.
​​​An Accurate Diagnosis is the Key
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Our current healthcare mindset focuses on treatments, often skipping past the diagnostic process and jumping into treatment options. Dr. Wang believes that is part of the reason why many treatments fail. Often it's not the treatment that fails but the diagnosis might be incorrect or sometimes, there isn't even a diagnosis. Taking the time to determine an accurate diagnosis is the key to creating an effective plan to manage your symptoms.
