Dr. Keith Yount is a board-certified specialist in orofacial pain—conditions that cause jaw problems, unusual tooth pain, and grinding issues. Based in Raleigh, NC, Dr. Yount brings nearly 20 years of specialized experience and advanced training from top pain centers to help patients find relief. He believes in treating each person with empathy and care, working as a team to create personalized treatment plans that manage chronic pain. Whether you're dealing with a locked jaw, unexplained tooth pain, or bite problems, Dr. Yount's detailed approach and dedicated team are here to help you feel better.

Specialties

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Orofacial PainPrimary
Diagnosis and management of chronic facial and oral pain disorders

Education & Training

AGD Fellowship (1993)
Bachelor of Science, North Carolina State University (1970-1975)
Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1975-1979)
Pankey Institute Graduate (1983-1985)
Craniofacial Pain Fellowship, Mahan Facial Pain Center, University of Florida (1994-1996)

Board Certifications

Diplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain (1996)

What does Board Certified mean?

Credential: DDS, MAGD, ABOP

NPI registered: 03/14/2007

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Areas of Focus

Orofacial PainLocked Jaw (restriction)Atypical ToothacheDestructive Grinding or ChatteringBite ChangesDestroyed Chewing StructuresFailed Dental RestorationsLoss of teeth due to grinding and clenchingBurn Mouth Syndrome (BMS)Atypical EaracheMigrainePediatric HeadachePost-operative PainTrigeminal Nerve DamageTension HeadacheChewing pain and jaw painOpen lockingFailed implants, crowns, and root canalsDysfunctions of the chewing system

Professional Memberships

Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)

Beyond the Office

Graduate Instructor, Dale Carnegie (1989-1990)

Haiti Mission - Pignon (1997-2001), Instructor for dental students

National Lectures at AGD Nashville, AAOP Phoenix, AAOP California, NCAGD Raleigh, AGD-NC

Published in Dentistry Today, AAOP News, and Practical Pain Management

Married 43 years

Father of 3 boys

Practiced dentistry for 14 years in the mountains

Only board-certified private practice Orofacial Pain Specialist in Raleigh, NC

One of 4 Orofacial Pain Specialists in North Carolina

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