14 years in practice
Documented experience
Dr. Antonia Teruel Castellon is a dental specialist who focuses on orofacial pain, a field that addresses chronic jaw pain, facial pain, and headache conditions that fall outside the scope of general dentistry. She holds active Diplomate certification from the American Board of Orofacial Pain (ABOP), a credential she has maintained continuously since 2009. The ABOP Diplomate designation is among the rarest in dentistry, requiring candidates to demonstrate advanced clinical expertise and pass rigorous board examinations, with ongoing requirements to keep the certification active. Dr. Teruel Castellon practices at Head Pain Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona. For patients who have spent years searching for a diagnosis, this level of focused training matters. Her ABOP certification signals that she has met the highest professional standard for this specialty. With 364 patient reviews averaging 4.5 stars on Google, her record reflects consistent patient outcomes over a career dedicated entirely to this discipline. Patients dealing with unexplained facial pain, jaw dysfunction, or chronic head pain in the Scottsdale area have access to one of the few board-certified orofacial pain specialists in Arizona.
NPI registered
2012National Plan and Provider Enumeration System
American Board of Orofacial Pain
2009Board certified · Active
Additional memberships
14 years in practice
Dr. Teruel Castellon evaluates and manages orofacial pain conditions including chronic jaw pain and facial pain that often go undiagnosed in general dental and medical settings. As a board-certified ABOP Diplomate with active certification since 2009, she brings a specialty-level diagnostic framework to complex presentations. Her training positions Head Pain Institute as a destination for patients who have not found answers through routine care and need a clinician whose entire practice is dedicated to this field.
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Why a specialist
Orofacial pain specialists are dentists with advanced training in diagnosing and treating chronic pain conditions involving the face, jaw, mouth, and head. Most patients with these conditions spend years seeing general dentists, neurologists, or ENTs without finding answers. Conditions like TMJ disorders, jaw muscle pain, and facial nerve pain require a specialist who understands how the jaw, teeth, muscles, and nervous system interact. Dr. Teruel Castellon earned her ABOP Diplomate certification in 2009 and has held active board certification in this specialty for over 17 years. The ABOP credential is the national standard for orofacial pain specialists, requiring demonstrated clinical expertise beyond dental school. For patients in Scottsdale dealing with chronic jaw pain, facial pain, or unexplained head pain, a board-certified specialist like Dr. Teruel Castellon offers diagnostic precision that routine dental or medical care often cannot provide.
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