Allentown Pain Center

Dr. Anthony Polit is a lifetime resident of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area, and is a graduate of Wyoming Area High School. He earned both his undergraduate degree in 1992 and his doctorate in 1996 from the University of Pittsburgh. After receiving his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Polit completed a General Practice Residency Program at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes- Barre.

TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. It is the joint that connects your jaw (mandible) to your skull (temporal bones), and it is very distinctive compared to the other major joints in the human body. The temporomandibular joint is complex and unique in its structure. First, you have to move both joints at the same time and cannot choose to only move one joint.

Sleep apnea, a potentially life-threatening condition, is one of the most under diagnosed sleep disorders. Sleep apnea is a treatable condition in which a person stops breathing, often hundreds of times, during the night. The most significant component of sleep apnea that has captured attention is its association with loud snoring, a common complaint of a bed partner.

If you have medical records related to your visit with us, please send them in writing (fax or mail) before your visit. This allows our doctor to be fully prepared before your visit, so your appointment can run smoothly. An orofacial pain dentist will evaluate and review your current symptoms and medical history, examine area of the face, teeth, jaw, head and neck, and order any diagnostic testing if necessary.

Allentown Pain & Sleep Center is committed to providing the highest quality of care with compassion, respect and expertise in a professional and timely manner. In order to assist you with the investment in your treatment, we have outlined our payment policy. We will give you an estimate of your fees and will update them as needed.