For patients seeking the best in medically supervised treatment of chronic orofacial pain, headache and/or sleep breathing disorders, Central Connecticut Orofacial Sleep Medicine is the place to go. All new patients receive a comprehensive evaluation for head, neck and facial pain including cranial nerve function testing, cervical and TMJ function, an oral examination and thorough muscle palpation of the head, face, jaw and neck. When needed, a CT or MRI and blood tests are also ordered. This comprehensive evaluation is necessary to determine the cause or source of the patient’s pain in order to provide the most effective treatments.

Our staff of multi-specialty physicians at Central Connecticut Orofacial Sleep Medicine 2, PC have studied at the nation’s premier medical schools and facilities, but it takes more than an excellent education to be a great physician. We’re dedicated to delivering unparalleled medical care with the personal touch that patients deserve.

Why Central Connecticut Orofacial Sleep Medicine is the Leader in Sleep Apnea and TMJ Care

It has become increasingly apparent that some sleep disorders have important diagnostic and/or management links to the dental domain, which has led to the emergence of the discipline ‘Dental Sleep Medicine’. This article presents the current insights into the reciprocal associations between oro-facial pain, sleep bruxism and obstructive sleep apnoea, and describes the role of dentists with various professional backgrounds in the diagnosis and management of these conditions. In doing so, it also aims to stimulate the further professional collaboration between dentists and physicians specialising in sleep disorders.