Interdisciplinary head and neck pain management and dental sleep medicine specialists treating TMJ/orofacial pain, headaches, migraines, sleep apnea, and chronic pain conditions for over 40 years.
Details
Phone: (952) 892-6222
Website: https://mhnpc.com/
Services
General
- Atypical Tooth Pain — Evaluation and management of atypical dental pain
- Bruxism and Teeth Clenching — Treatment of teeth grinding and jaw clenching habits
- Burning Mouth Syndrome — Diagnosis and management of burning mouth and tongue syndrome
- Chronic Pain Prevention and Management — Interdisciplinary approach to treating and preventing chronic pain conditions
- Headache and Migraine Treatment — Management of tension headaches, migraines, cluster headaches, and cervicogenic headaches
- Health Coaching — Telehealth coaching for self-management and prevention of chronic pain
- Health Psychology Consultation — Cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychological support for pain management
- Myofascial Pain Management — Treatment of muscle-related pain and fibromyalgia
- Neck and Shoulder Pain Treatment — Evaluation and management of cervical and shoulder pain conditions
- Oral Sores and Oral Medicine — Diagnosis and treatment of oral lesions and mouth conditions
- Orofacial Dystonia — Treatment of facial movement disorders
- Physical Therapy — Therapeutic exercise and physical rehabilitation for pain conditions
- Sleep Apnea and Snoring Management — Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring with mandibular advancement devices
Oral Surgery
- Orofacial Pain Management — Diagnosis and treatment of facial, jaw, and oral pain disorders
- Temporomandibular Disorders (TMJ/TMD) — Evaluation and treatment of jaw joint disorders, clicking, locking, and muscle pain
- Trigeminal Neuralgia and Neuropathic Pain — Treatment of trigeminal nerve pain and other neuropathic pain conditions
Team
Cory Herman (DDS, MS), Dentist
Specialist in temporomandibular disorders with clinical training residency
James Fricton (DDS, MS), Dentist
Co-founder; specializes in head, neck, orofacial, and TMJ pain conditions as well as obstructive sleep disorders
Preetanjali Thakur (BDS, MS, Diplomate American Board of Orofacial Pain), Dentist
Board-certified orofacial pain specialist
Kevin I. Reid (DMD, MS, Board Certified American Board of Orofacial Pain, Board Certified Health Care Ethics Consultation), Dentist
Distinguished career in orofacial pain management and healthcare ethics consultation
Thiago Nascimento (DDS, MMedSc, MS, Board-certified Orofacial Pain American Board of Orofacial Pain), Dentist
Orofacial pain specialist with 20 years of clinical research experience
Jeanne Barss (DDS, MS), Dentist
Periodontist specializing in implants, oral medicine, immunology, and burning mouth syndrome
Lois Kehl (DDS, PhD), Dentist
Specialist in TMJ and orofacial pain management with neuroscience background
Saranya Varun (BDS, MS, MS, Board-certified Diplomate American Academy of Orofacial Pain), Dentist
Board-certified orofacial pain specialist with advanced education residency
Pathamas Mittman (DDS, MS, Diplomate American Board of Orofacial Pain), Dentist
15+ years dentistry experience; 8 years focusing on TMD, orofacial pain, and sleep medicine
Sarah Shueb (BDS, MS, PhD), Dentist
Treats adults and children with TMJ complaints, orofacial pain, and obstructive sleep apnea management
Alfred L. Clavel, Jr. (MD), Neurologist
Neurologist and pain specialist; Department Chair of Pain Management for HealthPartners Inc.
Kyle Zenk (DPT), Physical Therapist
Specializes in treating temporomandibular dysfunction through various treatment modalities
Patricia Weber (PT), Physical Therapist
Also works at TMD, Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine Clinic at University of Minnesota
Bonnie Penn (PT), Physical Therapist
Leslie Hovda (DPT, APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor), Physical Therapist
Passion for mentoring and teaching; teaches temporomandibular courses nationwide
Shelly L. Curran (PhD, LP), Health Psychologist
What patients say
Vibe: professional
Uniformly excellent reviews (15/15 five-star ratings) highlighting MN Head & Neck Pain Clinic as a specialized practice excelling in TMJ and sleep apnea treatment. Patients consistently praise the knowledgeable, caring clinical team (Dr. Nacimiento, Dr. Varun, technicians Hope and Amy) and friendly, efficient support staff for delivering successful outcomes through holistic pain management approaches.
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- Holistic TMJ approach with physical therapy achieving zero pain after 2 months
- Sleep apnea oral appliance/mouthguard treatment expertise
- Same-visit efficiency despite busy clinic volume
- Exceptional technicians Hope and Amy
- Outstanding communication and follow-up care