TMJ Pain & Jaw Joint Treatment

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to your skull, and problems with it are common: clicking or popping sounds, pain in front of the ear, headaches, and episodes where the jaw locks open or closed.

Most TMJ disorders improve with conservative care — habit counselling, physiotherapy, occlusal splints and medication. Procedures are reserved for the minority of patients whose joint disease doesn't respond, starting with minimally invasive options like arthrocentesis.

A careful diagnosis comes first: clinical examination, imaging where indicated, and an honest discussion of options starting with the least invasive.

Book a consultation with Dr. Nikita Pathak

Call +91 96442 34652 or message us on WhatsApp. Bring any recent X-rays or reports you have.

Frequently asked questions

My jaw clicks but doesn't hurt. Do I need treatment?

Painless clicking alone usually doesn't need treatment — many people have it all their lives. Treatment is indicated when there's pain, locking or restricted opening.

What is arthrocentesis?

A minimally invasive procedure where the joint space is flushed with sterile fluid through two fine needles, releasing the disc and washing out inflammatory mediators. It's done as a day procedure and often gives significant relief.

Other services

  • Wisdom Tooth Removal

    Painless surgical removal of impacted and partially erupted wisdom teeth under local anaesthesia, with a focus on quick, comfortable recovery.

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  • Dental Implants

    Replacement of single or multiple missing teeth with titanium implants — fixed new teeth, including immediate implants and bone grafting for complex cases.

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  • Facial Trauma

    Emergency and planned management of facial injuries — fractures of the jaw, cheekbone, nose and eye socket, and soft-tissue lacerations.

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