Facial movement disorders affect the muscles and nerves that control your face, jaw, and neck. These conditions include TMJ disorder, facial twitching, jaw clicking, involuntary facial movements, and facial pain. Many people in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles experience these issues but don’t know where to find help. Dr. Bruce Vafa is a holistic dentist and TMJ specialist who treats facial movement disorders with a whole-person approach. He combines advanced dental care with natural healing methods to help you feel better.
Facial movement disorders can make it hard to eat, speak, sleep, and smile. They often happen because of stress, poor jaw alignment, muscle tension, or sleep apnea. If you have facial twitching, jaw pain, clicking sounds, or facial asymmetry, it’s time to get help from an expert. At our Beverly Hills dental office, we find the real cause of your facial movement disorder and create a treatment plan just for you. We believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.
Dr. Bruce Vafa offers many treatment options for facial movement disorders that are safe, effective, and non-invasive. Our treatments include custom bite guards to fix jaw alignment, physical therapy and jaw exercises to strengthen muscles, occlusal adjustment to balance your bite, and stress management techniques to reduce muscle tension. We also offer Botox injections for involuntary facial movements, sleep apnea therapy to improve breathing and jaw function, holistic nutritional counseling to support muscle health, and advanced diagnostic imaging to find the root cause of your problem.
Every patient gets a personalized treatment plan based on their unique needs and health goals. Many patients see improvement within a few weeks of starting treatment with Dr. Vafa. We work with physical therapists, sleep specialists, and other healthcare providers in the Los Angeles area to give you the best care possible. Whether you need a simple bite adjustment or a complete TMJ treatment program, our Beverly Hills practice has the expertise and technology to help you recover.
Dr. Bruce Vafa is a holistic dentist with special training in TMJ disorder, sleep apnea, and facial movement conditions. He uses advanced technology like digital imaging and bite analysis to diagnose problems accurately. At our Beverly Hills office, we treat you like family and listen to your concerns. Dr. Vafa combines conventional dentistry with holistic healing principles, which means he looks at your whole health, not just your teeth and jaw. He has helped hundreds of patients in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles overcome facial movement disorders and improve their quality of life.
Our practice is known for creating customized treatment plans that work with your body’s natural healing ability. We use the latest dental technology combined with proven holistic methods. Patients choose Dr. Vafa because he takes time to explain everything, answers all questions, and makes sure you feel comfortable. We accept most insurance plans and offer flexible payment options for Beverly Hills and local patients. When you visit our office, you get expert TMJ care, sleep apnea solutions, and holistic dental treatment all in one place
“Facial movement disorders are not just dental problems. They tell us that something is out of balance in your body and mind. When we find and fix the real cause—whether it is your jaw alignment, stress, sleep problems, or muscle tension—we help your whole body heal. That is what holistic dentistry means to me. We do not just treat symptoms. We bring your face, jaw, and health back into harmony.”
Dr. Bruce Vafa, TMJ and Sleep Apnea Specialist, Beverly Hills
TMJ dysfunction and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are closely interconnected. Poor jaw positioning from TMJ disorder can cause airway collapse during sleep, leading to sleep apnea. Additionally, sleep-related bruxism (teeth grinding) worsens both conditions. As a TMJ and sleep apnea specialist in Beverly Hills, I evaluate how jaw structure and positioning affect airway patency and breathing during sleep, treating both conditions comprehensively.
Signs include jaw clicking or popping sounds, facial twitching or involuntary movements, jaw pain, difficulty chewing, facial asymmetry, chronic headaches, neck and shoulder tension, and sleep problems. If you experience any of these symptoms in Beverly Hills or Los Angeles, Dr. Vafa can help diagnose and treat your condition.
A: Dr. Vafa performs a complete exam that includes looking at your jaw movement, analyzing your bite, taking digital X-rays and imaging, reviewing your health history, and sometimes using electromyography. This thorough diagnosis helps us find the real cause of your facial movement disorder.
TMJ disorder is one type of facial movement disorder. TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, which is your jaw joint. When your jaw joint does not work correctly, it can cause facial movement problems, jaw pain, clicking sounds, and muscle tension in your face and neck.
Yes, sleep apnea and facial movement disorders are connected. Sleep apnea causes your jaw muscles to tighten and become unbalanced. This muscle tension and improper jaw position can create facial movement problems. Dr. Vafa treats both conditions to help you sleep better and feel better.
Treatment time depends on how severe your condition is. Some patients see improvement in two to four weeks with bite guards and physical therapy. More complex cases may take two to three months or longer. Dr. Vafa will give you a realistic timeline during your first visit to his Beverly Hills office.
Yes, Botox is safe and effective when given by a trained professional like Dr. Vafa. Botox relaxes overactive facial muscles that cause involuntary movements and twitching. Dr. Vafa combines Botox with other holistic treatments for the best results.
Holistic dentistry looks at your whole health, not just your teeth and jaw. Dr. Vafa considers your nutrition, stress level, sleep quality, posture, and emotional health. This complete approach helps find and fix the real cause of your facial movement disorder, not just cover up symptoms.
Yes, most patients get better with non-invasive treatments like custom bite guards, physical therapy, jaw exercises, stress reduction, nutritional counseling, and lifestyle changes. Surgery is only considered when conservative treatments do not work.
Absolutely. Dr. Vafa works with physical therapists, chiropractors, sleep doctors, and other healthcare providers in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. He believes in teamwork to give you the best holistic care possible for your facial movement disorder.
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This FAQ helps patients understand three connected health conditions: temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and orofacial pain. The FAQ explains how these conditions work together and affect each other. When patients have jaw pain, morning headaches, or sleep problems, these symptoms often come from the same underlying cause like poor jaw position or airway issues.
This FAQ describes how I diagnose these conditions using advanced tools like CBCT imaging, sleep studies, bite analysis, and physical examination. It also explains different treatment options available to patients. These treatments range from simple solutions like custom night guards and special jaw devices to more complex options like surgery.