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Kiara Massey

Kiara Massey, RN, cares for patients at an orofacial pain clinic in Worcester, Massachusetts. She has worked 19 years in outpatient pain management, having followed a colleague from a headache center into facial pain care. Massey assists individuals dealing with persistent jaw symptoms.

Can TMJ Cause Swallowing Problems?
The Connection Between COVID-19 and TMJ Jaw Pain
Can Bruxism Cause Neck Pain? What to Do for Relief
How Long Does TMJ Swelling Last? Causes and Management
TMJ Muscles: Anatomy, Pain Sources, and Relief
Can Botox Actually Help With Jaw Clenching?
How to Fix a Small Lower Jaw With and Without Surgery
My Head Hurts When I Chew: Causes and What to Do
Where to Place TENS Pads for TMJ Pain
Why TMJ Causes Temple Pain and What You Can Do
Can You Get Arthritis in Your Jaw? Signs & Treatment
What Kind of Doctor Should You See for Jaw Pain?
Is Ice or Heat Better for TMJ Pain?
Where Is Botox Injected for TMJ?
Why Is My Jaw Tingling? Common and Serious Causes
Why Does My Jaw Hurt After I Eat?
Can You See TMJ Problems on an X-Ray?
Does Magnesium Help With TMJ and Jaw Pain?
Can TMJ Affect Your Vision? The Jaw-Eye Connection
How to Diagnose TMJ: Exams, Tests, and Imaging
What Is Orofacial Pain? Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Can TMJ Cause Shoulder Pain? The Jaw-Shoulder Connection
What Causes TMJ Disorder? It’s Rarely One Thing
Does Chewing Hard Food Help Your Jawline?
How to Fix Lock Jaw: Causes, Treatments, and When to Worry
Is TMJ Covered by Insurance? Medical vs. Dental
How Many Units of Botox for TMJ Are Needed?
Where to Go for TMJ: Which Doctor Should You See?
Can TMJ Come On Suddenly? Causes and What to Do
Why Does My Right Jaw Hurt? Causes and When to See a Doctor