TMJ. Sleep apnea. Headaches the GP couldn't explain. Jaw clicks that everyone said were "just stress." These are the cases most dental offices send away. Brien Hsu, DDS, MS & Associates is one of the few practices that takes them on.
The medical practice
The only practice in the area with a doctor specializing in Orofacial Pain. TMJ, sleep apnea, oral pathology, biopsies, oral cancer screening — led by Dr. Brien Hsu, board-certified by both the American Board of Orofacial Pain and the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.
01 · 8 services
Comprehensive evaluation and treatment for temporomandibular joint disorders. Most cases are managed without surgery.
Chronic facial pain syndromes: when the cause is dental, when it is not, and how to tell the difference.
Targeted injections to release muscle tension around the jaw, head, and neck.
Platelet-rich fibrin or plasma injections to support healing and tissue regeneration.
A minimally invasive washout of the jaw joint to relieve TMJ pain, locking, and limited opening — optionally enhanced with PRF.
Evaluation and personalized management of chronic neuropathic (nerve) pain affecting the face and jaw.
A precision-fitted TMJ orthotic that repositions the jaw to relieve joint and muscle strain from clenching and grinding.
A comprehensive exercise program combining myofunctional therapy, myofascial therapy, and isotonic and isometric exercises for TMJ, facial pain, and sleep-disordered breathing.
02 · 5 services
Diagnosis and biopsy of oral lesions — both routine and concerning.
Soft-tissue and oral lesion biopsies, performed in-office with pathology turnaround in days.
Visual and tactile examination for soft-tissue lesions and early signs of oral malignancy.
Custom oral radiation shields and positioning stents that protect healthy tissue during head and neck radiation therapy.
Less-invasive evaluation and management of osteonecrosis of the jaw (dead jaw bone), often linked to certain medications or prior radiation.
03 · 2 services
04 · 2 services
810–980 nm diode laser therapy to relieve nerve and muscle pain, support healing, and aid recovery of the orofacial region.
Real-time ultrasound imaging guides blood draws and therapeutic injections precisely — fewer needle sticks, greater accuracy, and improved safety.
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