Columbia Center for Sleep Apnea and TMJ

Columbia Center for Sleep Apnea and TMJ Dr. Jared Bloxham is the region's Orofacial Pain Specialist! We can help you become you again.

He is specialty trained to treat TMJ, atypical facial pain, trigeminal neuralgia, neuropathic conditions, myofascial pain, and more! We focus on treating and managing TMJ, orofacial pain conditions including musculoskeletal pain (TMD/TMJ, myofascial pain), atypical tooth pain, trigeminal nerve disorders, neurovascular and neuropathic pain. In addition, he treats patients with all aspects of chronic refractory primary headache disorders such as migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headache and occipital neuralgia. Dr. Bloxham also treats oral medicine disorders such as Burning Mouth Syndrome and autoimmune disorders that affect the mouth. He is experienced in fabrication of TMJ orthotics, dental sleep appliances for management of obstructive sleep apnea/snoring, Botox injections for migraines & orofacial pain conditions, intra-articular injections, trigger point injections and, nerve blocks.

Happy Birthday to our incredible Treatment Coordinator, Makenna! Your kindness, dedication, and hard work make a differe...
09/03/2025

Happy Birthday to our incredible Treatment Coordinator, Makenna! Your kindness, dedication, and hard work make a difference every single day. We are grateful to have you! Wishing you the happiest year ahead 🩵🎉🎂

‼️ We will be out of office September 9th-22nd ‼️
09/02/2025

‼️ We will be out of office September 9th-22nd ‼️

Can't tolerate CPAP? Ditch the mask, not your sleep. Ask us about a less invasive, quieter way to treat your sleep apnea...
08/07/2025

Can't tolerate CPAP? Ditch the mask, not your sleep. Ask us about a less invasive, quieter way to treat your sleep apnea. 💤😴

Sleep Hygiene Tip  #4Avoid caffeine after lunch. The effects of caffeine may last for several hours after ingestion. Caf...
07/29/2025

Sleep Hygiene Tip #4
Avoid caffeine after lunch. The effects of caffeine may last for several hours after ingestion. Caffeine is a stimulant and reaches its peak effect in the first hour but with a half-life elimination of 3-7 hours. Caffeine is a potent sleep inhibitor and it increases sleep latency, night waking, decreases total sleep time, decreases slow-wave sleep, and impares overall sleep quality.

Don't go to bed hungry or full. If your stomach is too empty, that can interfere with sleep, However, if you eat a heavy meal before bedtime, that can interfere as well. Dairy products, turkey, and tuna contain tryptophan, which acts as a natural sleep inducer. Dietary changes can also cause sleep problems, so make gradual changes if possible.

Avoid alcohol of any type within six hours of your bedtime. Alcohol creates the illusions of good sleep but the architecture of sleep is affected adversely. Sleep is fragmented with deep sleep initially and a recound of REM sleep later.

Do not smoke or ingest ni****ne within two hours of your bedtime.

Exercise regularly, but avoid strenuous exercise within six hours of your bedtime. Exercise promotes continuous sleep. However, rigorous exercise circulates endorphins into the body which may cause difficulty initiating sleep.

Ensure adequate exposure to natural light during the day. Light exposure helps maintain a healthy sleep-wake cycle.

Avoid sleeping pills, or use them cautiously. Always use sleep pills as prescribed by your physician.

07/22/2025

Fast Pain Relief! Watch a trigger point injection in action. 💉🙌🏽

What can this help with?
• Undiagnosed headaches/migraines
• Musculoskeletal pain
• Chronic pain
• Neck pain/tightness in shoulders

What do you know about SNORING other than it keeps you or your partner awake at night?
07/18/2025

What do you know about SNORING other than it keeps you or your partner awake at night?

While the use of Trigger Point Injections may vary, they are commonly utilized in the management of the following condit...
07/14/2025

While the use of Trigger Point Injections may vary, they are commonly utilized in the management of the following conditions: Myofascial pain syndrome, tension headaches or migraines, chronic musculoskeletal pain (this includes pain in the neck, shoulders, and back), along with post traumatic muscle pain. If this hits home for you, don't wait to feel better, get in now and enjoy the rest of your Summer 🌞 (509) 578-5770 📲

Sleep Hygiene Tip  #3Reduce stress. If you are worried about getting your work done, make a to-do list for the next day ...
07/10/2025

Sleep Hygiene Tip #3
Reduce stress. If you are worried about getting your work done, make a to-do list for the next day to assure yourself you have enough time to accomplish what needs to get done. Once the chores that cause you stress are down on paper, your mind is free to relax and think more pleasant thoughts.

- If you are worried, get out of bed. Write down your worries, make a list, put it aside. The bed is a place for rest, not worry.

Try to avoid emotionally upsetting conversation and activities before trying to go to sleep. Don't dwell on or bring your problems to bed.

Targeted Relief - Call us today to see how Injection Therapy tackles chronic pain! (509) 578-5770 📞
07/07/2025

Targeted Relief - Call us today to see how Injection Therapy tackles chronic pain! (509) 578-5770 📞

Friendly Reminder: We will be closed from July 4th-July 6th! Call us today to get established before the long weekend. H...
07/03/2025

Friendly Reminder: We will be closed from July 4th-July 6th! Call us today to get established before the long weekend. Happy Fourth everyone, stay safe!!! 🎆🎇🎉

Happy International Joke Day! 🥳
07/01/2025

Happy International Joke Day! 🥳

Celebrating a brilliant mind with a kind heart. Happy birthday to our one and only, Orofacial Pain Specialist, Dr. Bloxh...
06/28/2025

Celebrating a brilliant mind with a kind heart. Happy birthday to our one and only, Orofacial Pain Specialist, Dr. Bloxham! 🩺 Our region is grateful for your healing hands and compassionate care, thank you for all you do!!! Help us wish Dr.Bloxham a happy birthday in the comments!!! ⬇️🎉🥳🎂

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1363 Columbia Park Trail Suite 101
Richland, WA
99352

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+15095785770

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