Dr. Bruce Woodruff, D.M.D. / Tallahassee Facial Pain Center, P.A.dentist in Tallahassee, FL

Dr. Bruce Woodruff is a dentist with a specialized practice located in Tallahassee, Florida, operating under the name Tallahassee Facial Pain Center, P.A. His practice is dedicated exclusively to the non-surgical diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Dr. Woodruff is a Georgia Tech-trained Electrical Engineer who earned his dental degree from the University of Florida before completing a one-year Fellowship/Residency at the UF Shands Facial Pain Center. This specialized training makes him one of only a few dentists in Florida and the only one in the Florida Panhandle with this level of expertise. The clinic offers a range of treatments for TMJ symptoms such as jaw pain, jaw joint dysfunction, headaches, limited jaw opening, ear pain, and teeth grinding. Typical treatments include occlusal nightguards, simple physical modalities, and, in a small percentage of cases, injections and medication suggestions. Dr. Woodruff's practice also treats patients with mild to moderate OSA using oral appliances, which are an FDA-approved device. Patients seeking sleep apnea treatment must have a prior sleep study and physician referral. The clinic focuses on non-surgical interventions and only refers a small percentage of patients to an oral surgeon for possible surgical evaluation after months of non-surgical treatment have not yielded results. The practice is a provider for all Capital Health Plan medical insurance plans, but other insurance plans are handled on an out-of-pocket payment basis, with the clinic providing the necessary paperwork for patients to file for reimbursement.