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Smile Unlimited Dr. Maria Cecilia Muer-Samiano specializes in the diagnosis and conservative management of Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD).

With advanced training from the University of Siena and UCLA. Soft Tissue Laser and Cosmetic Dentistry, Endodontics, Orthopedic, Orthodontics, TMJ/D-Orofacial Pain Management and General Dentistry
Also offer diagnostic x-rays, periapical, bite-wing, subvertex, panoramic, cephalometric, transcranial x-rays, extra-oral and intra-oral photos
Cancer screening

17/09/2026

🌞 How Photobiomodulation (Light Therapy) Supports Healing

Your cells need energy to repair and function — and when tissue is stressed, damaged, or inflamed, that energy production slows down. The result: more pain, slower recovery.

Here's the science, made simple:

✅ Red and near-infrared light pe*****te targeted tissue and stimulate mitochondria to produce more cellular energy (ATP)
✅ More ATP means faster cellular repair — helping tired or damaged tissue heal more efficiently
✅ PBM helps modulate inflammation, easing joint stiffness and calming nerve discomfort
✅ Better microcirculation delivers oxygen and nutrients to the area while clearing metabolic waste

We love treatments that work with your body instead of against it — and photobiomodulation does exactly that, supporting your own natural healing at the cellular level.

💡 Living with persistent joint pain, slow recovery, or inflammation that just won't ease up? Let's talk about whether light therapy could be part of your healing journey. Send us a message or drop by — we're always happy to chat! 💛

Dr. Maria Cecilia Muer-Samiano MsHSDEd, IFLD, FPFA, MsOFP-TMD

Dr. Mark Muer Samiano FLD, MsOFP-TMD

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STEP 9 | Individualized Conservative Treatment™Your pain is personal. Your treatment should be, too.At Smile Unlimited O...
16/09/2026

STEP 9 | Individualized Conservative Treatment™

Your pain is personal. Your treatment should be, too.

At Smile Unlimited Orofacial Pain–TMD, effective care starts with understanding the whole patient — not just treating a painful joint, muscle or nerve.

We take an individualized, conservative, and evidence-informed approach, built around your diagnosis, symptoms, function, and goals.

✨ Our focus:
✔️ Reduce pain and discomfort
✔️ Improve jaw function and movement
✔️ Address contributing muscle and joint factors
✔️ Restore comfortable daily function
✔️ Help you return to a better quality of life

Not every patient needs aggressive intervention. Sometimes, the right plan starts with an accurate diagnosis, appropriate conservative care, and careful monitoring of progress.

Your symptoms are unique. Your treatment plan should be, too.

🤎 Smile Unlimited | Orofacial Pain–TMD
Expert Care • Personalized Solutions • Better Lives

Dr. Maria Cecilia Muer-Samiano MsHSDEd, IFLD, FPFA, MsOFP-TMD

Dr. Mark Muer Samiano FLD, MsOFP-TMD

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT!!

🦷 STEP 8 — DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSISNot every facial pain is a TMJ problem.Before we diagnose, we rule out. A thorough orof...
15/09/2026

🦷 STEP 8 — DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

Not every facial pain is a TMJ problem.

Before we diagnose, we rule out. A thorough orofacial pain workup looks past the obvious symptoms to check for conditions that can mimic TMD — dental pathology, neuropathic pain, sinus/ENT issues, headache disorders, cervical spine problems, and other systemic causes.

Because the right treatment starts with the right diagnosis.

✨ The goal isn't just finding where it hurts.
It's understanding why it hurts.

This step is what makes every treatment plan personalized and evidence-based — not guesswork.

STEP 8 | Differential Diagnosis
Part of our comprehensive approach to Orofacial Pain & TMD Care.

📍 Smile Unlimited Orofacial Pain Institute
🦷 Assess. Diagnose. Treat. Restore Function.

Dr. Maria Cecilia Muer-Samiano MsHSDEd, IFLD, FPFA, MsOFP-TMD

Dr. Mark Muer Samiano FLD, MsOFP-TMD

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT!!


🦷 STEP 7 — IMAGING: SEEING BEYOND THE SURFACENot every dental concern requires imaging. Imaging is recommended when it i...
14/09/2026

🦷 STEP 7 — IMAGING: SEEING BEYOND THE SURFACE

Not every dental concern requires imaging. Imaging is recommended when it is clinically justified—when it can provide information that cannot be obtained through the clinical examination alone.

Depending on the clinical situation, imaging may include X-rays, CBCT, or MRI to help:

🔹 Clarify a diagnosis
🔹 Evaluate teeth, bone, joints, and surrounding structures
🔹 Identify conditions that may not be visible clinically
🔹 Establish a baseline when appropriate
🔹 Guide treatment planning and management

At Smile Unlimited Orofacial Pain Institute, imaging is not simply about "taking a scan." It is about choosing the right modality for the right clinical question.

Good dentistry begins with good diagnosis.
The right image helps us see what the clinical examination cannot.

STEP 7 of our Comprehensive Diagnostic Process
Imaging — when clinically justified

📍 Smile Unlimited Orofacial Pain Institute
🦷 Assess. Diagnose. Treat. Restore Function.

Dr. Maria Cecilia Muer-Samiano MsHSDEd, IFLD, FPFA, MsOFP-TMD

Dr. Mark Muer Samiano FLD, MsOFP-TMD

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT!!

🧠 STEP 6 — Psychosocial & Pain AssessmentPain isn't just physical.Stress, sleep, mood, and daily habits all shape how pa...
12/09/2026

🧠 STEP 6 — Psychosocial & Pain Assessment

Pain isn't just physical.

Stress, sleep, mood, and daily habits all shape how pain is felt — and how well recovery happens. That's why, when indicated, we look beyond the jaw joint and muscles to understand the whole pain experience.

✨ We assess:
• Stress & emotional factors
• Sleep quality
• Mood
• Daily habits
• Pain impact & characteristics
• Lifestyle factors affecting recovery

Because effective pain management starts with understanding the person behind the pain.

STEP 6 of 9 in our Diagnostic Process
🔎 Assess. Understand. Personalize. Treat.

Dr. Maria Cecilia Muer-Samiano MsHSDEd, IFLD, FPFA, MsOFP-TMD

Dr. Mark Muer Samiano FLD, MsOFP-TMD

📍Smile Unlimited Orofacial Pain Institute
Comprehensive Orofacial Pain & TMD Care


🔎 Step 5: Cervical / Neurological ScreeningWe evaluate:✅ Cervical spine mobility and involvement✅ Postural patterns that...
11/09/2026

🔎 Step 5: Cervical / Neurological Screening
We evaluate:
✅ Cervical spine mobility and involvement
✅ Postural patterns that may contribute to symptoms
✅ Muscular and myofascial findings
✅ Neurological indicators relevant to orofacial pain

This helps us determine whether a patient's TMD, headache, or jaw pain is being influenced — or driven — by factors beyond the temporomandibular joint itself.

Because effective TMD care starts with understanding the whole functional system — not just the TMJ.

Dr. Maria Cecilia Muer-Samiano MsHSDEd, IFLD, FPFA, MsOFP-TMD

Dr. Mark Muer Samiano FLD, MsOFP-TMD

📍 Smile Unlimited Orofacial Pain Institute
FUNCTION • COMFORT • CONFIDENCE

Assessment of the temporomandibular joints to identify joint-related pain, dysfunction, and mechanical abnormalities.Wha...
10/09/2026

Assessment of the temporomandibular joints to identify joint-related pain, dysfunction, and mechanical abnormalities.

What we evaluate:
✅ Range of motion — opening, lateral, and protrusive movements
✅ TMJ sounds — clicking, popping, crepitus
✅ Pain on movement and palpation
✅ Joint loading and functional response
✅ Deviation or deflection during opening
✅ History and behavior of joint symptoms

Why it matters:
Joint findings help determine whether symptoms are primarily arthralgic, mechanical, inflammatory, or degenerative — guiding the next stage of diagnosis and treatment.

Step 4 of our 9-Step Orofacial Pain & TMD Diagnostic Process
Symptoms → Examination → Diagnosis → Individualized Treatment

Dr. Maria Cecilia Muer-Samiano MsHSDEd, IFLD, FPFA, MsOFP-TMD

Dr. Mark Muer Samiano FLD, MsOFP-TMD

📍 Paseo de Escudero St., San Pablo City
📞 0917 874 3390
📧 [email protected]


STEP 3 — MUSCLE ASSESSMENT 💆‍♀️🦷Your jaw pain may not be coming from the joint alone.During a comprehensive orofacial pa...
09/09/2026

STEP 3 — MUSCLE ASSESSMENT 💆‍♀️🦷

Your jaw pain may not be coming from the joint alone.

During a comprehensive orofacial pain assessment, we examine the jaw, facial, and neck muscles for:

• Tenderness and muscle tightness
• Trigger points
• Referred pain patterns
• Muscle overactivity and fatigue
• Areas that may be contributing to headaches, facial pain, or jaw discomfort

Understanding which muscles are involved—and how they interact with the jaw—is essential for choosing the right treatment.

Because effective TMD care starts with the right diagnosis, not just treating the symptoms.

STEP 3 of our Comprehensive Orofacial Pain & TMD Assessment

📍 Smile Unlimited Orofacial Pain Institute
🦷 Assess. Diagnose. Treat. Restore Function.

Dr. Maria Cecilia Muer-Samiano MsHSDEd, IFLD, FPFA, MsOFP-TMD

Dr. Mark Muer Samiano FLD, MsOFP-TMD

STEP 2: DC/TMD CLINICAL EXAMINATION🦷Beyond symptoms — we examine the system.A thorough clinical exam is the backbone of ...
07/09/2026

STEP 2: DC/TMD CLINICAL EXAMINATION🦷

Beyond symptoms — we examine the system.

A thorough clinical exam is the backbone of understanding what's driving your jaw, facial, or orofacial pain.

At Smile Unlimited, our assessment follows the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD)— the gold-standard, evidence-based protocol for evaluating TMD.

🔎 What we evaluate:

✅ TMJ Assessment — joint pain, tenderness, clicking, crepitus, movement patterns
✅ Muscle Examination — palpation of the masseter, temporalis, and other masticatory muscles for tenderness and pain reproduction
✅ Jaw Function — opening capacity, range of motion, deviations, and deflections
✅ Joint Sounds — clicking, popping, crepitus, and other functional findings
✅ Pain Reduction — does palpation or movement recreate your familiar pain?
✅ Functional Integration — how the jaw, muscles, TMJs, and surrounding structures work together

💡 Why DC/TMD?

Because a TMD diagnosis should never rest on symptoms alone.

A structured exam helps us tell different clinical conditions apart — and decide whether further work-up, like imaging, is actually needed.

We don't just look for where it hurts.
We find out what reproduces the pain — and how the system functions.

STEP 2: EXAMINE • IDENTIFY • UNDERSTAND

📍 Smile Unlimited Orofacial Pain Institute
Function • Comfort • Confidence

STEP SERIESSTEP 1: PAIN HISTORYBefore we treat the pain, we listen to it.Pain is personal. And in Orofacial Pain & TMD, ...
05/09/2026

STEP SERIES

STEP 1: PAIN HISTORY

Before we treat the pain, we listen to it.

Pain is personal. And in Orofacial Pain & TMD, where it hurts is only the beginning of the story.

During your first assessment, we take a detailed history of:

📍 Where the pain is located
⏱️ When it started
⚡ What triggers or worsens it
📊 Its intensity, rated 0–10
🔄 How often it occurs
🧩 How it affects your eating, speaking, sleeping, working, and daily life

We also study the pattern and behavior of your pain — because these details hold clues to whether the problem involves the jaw muscles, TMJ, teeth, nerves, or other contributing factors.

Why does this matter?

Because effective pain management starts with the right questions.

We don't just ask, “Where does it hurt?"
We ask, "What is your pain telling us?"

This is Step 1 toward a more precise diagnosis — and a treatment plan built around you.

Smile Unlimited Orofacial Pain Institute
Function • Comfort • Confidence

Dr. Maria Cecilia Muer-Samiano MsHSDEd, IFLD, FPFA, MsOFP-TMD

Dr. Mark Muer Samiano FLD, MsOFP-TMD

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Paseo De Escudero
San Pablo City
4000

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

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+639178743390

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