Living with discomfort in your face can be an isolating and exhausting experience. Many people wake up each day hoping for relief from sensations that range from a dull ache
Waking up with a sudden, sharp ache in your jaw or a burning sensation across your cheek can be deeply unsettling. For many people, this discomfort does not fade after
Facial pain is a deeply personal and often overwhelming experience that can affect any part of the face, including the eyes, jaw, and mouth. The discomfort can vary widely from
By Natasha Collier In December 2022, after what seemed like a routine tooth extraction, I woke up to burning pain that changed my life. My tongue felt as though it
An excerpt modified from Facial Pain: Living Well with Neuropathic Facial Pain By Gary Klasser, DMD Associate Professor, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry Certificate in Orofacial Pain Imagine waking
As 2025 comes to a close and we wrap up the commemoration of our 35th anniversary, we look ahead to 2026. The FPA extends our deepest gratitude to every member