
The Orofacial Pain Center
Phone: 773.873.OFPC

Your First Visit
What To Expect At Your First Visit
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At your first visit, Dr. Wang will spend approximately an hour and a half with you to evaluate your symptoms and your concerns.
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How is this done?
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History Taking: Many patients have multiple symptoms (for example, jaw pain, headaches, sleep issues) to address. Dr. Wang will review, in detail, everything related to your specific symptom(s).
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Examination: The exam will typically consist of a cranial nerve screening, dental screening, evaluation of your jaw range of motion, jaw joint (TMJ) and the major muscles of the head/neck/jaw.
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Discussion & Review of Findings: Dr. Wang will then discuss her findings with you and will let you know if further diagnostic work (such as scans, consultations with other specialists, blood work) will be required.
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Will You Need A Follow Up Visit?
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It is difficult to estimate the number of visits necessary prior to an initial evaluation since our patients have a wide variety of symptoms that often need to be evaluated. After your initial evaluation, Dr. Wang will have a better understanding of your individual needs and be able to better address the question of follow-up visits.
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Your Personal Therapy Plan
Once a diagnosis can be properly made, a custom therapy plan will be created to address your specific needs and will be reviewed in detail prior to the start of therapy.
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Due to the complex nature of the chronic pain issues that many of our patients experience, your personal therapy plan may need to be re-evaluated and modified as symptoms improve or change. You will always be consulted and approvals will always be requested prior to any major modifications.
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Fees are always explained ahead of time to minimize surprises. There is never any pressure to commit to any proposed therapy plan.
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