TMJ & Facial Pain

Jaw pain, clicking, locking, chronic headaches and unexplained facial pain are often signs of a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) or another orofacial pain condition. Dr. Amey Rathi and Dr. Nilesh Deshmukh both hold advanced fellowships in this niche — both are Diplomates of the American Board of Orofacial Pain (ABOP).

Conditions We Treat

• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and clicking
• Bruxism (teeth clenching / grinding)
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Burning mouth syndrome
• Atypical / persistent idiopathic facial pain
• Tension and migraine-type headaches with oral cause
• Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) — oral appliance therapy

Treatment Modalities

• Occlusal splints / night guards (custom-made)
• Pharmacotherapy (anti-inflammatories, anticonvulsants, low-dose antidepressants)
• Physiotherapy and jaw exercises
• Trigger point injections
• Botulinum toxin (Botox) for masseter and temporalis muscles
• Arthrocentesis and minimally invasive joint procedures
• CBT and biofeedback for pain modulation