Facial Pain

Facial pain is pain felt in any part of the face, including the mouth and eyes.

Facial Pain

Facial pain is pain felt in any part of the face, including the mouth and eyes.

Facial pain is pain felt in any part of the face, including the mouth, in and around ear, eyes and forehead and temples. Facial pain can originate from a specific area of the face, or it may radiate from another part of the head. Facial Pain can be of muscle origin, nerve origin, teeth origin, etc.  Dr. Shikha Goyal is a TMJ specialist and experienced in diagnosing and treating Oro-facial pain. She expertise in non-surgical management of TMJ Disorders and Orofacial pain. Dr. Goyal’s Dental and TMJ Care provides you with advanced treatment modalities like  TMJ orthotics, TMJ splints, TMJ fluid replacement, Facial TENS and USG, Intra-articular injections etc.

Symptoms of Orofacial Pain

The constant facial pain all day; really consumes your life causing tiredness, irritation, and fatigue. Below listed are the common symptoms of facial pain:-

  • Constant dull pain on the face
  • Throbbing pain on the face
  • Electrical, or shock-like pain
  • Burning sensation
  • Swelling on face
  • Difficulty in biting
  • Pain on opening mouth
  • Pain while closing the mouth
  • Pain on laughing
  • Painful trigger points

Simple Tips for Oro-facial Pain

Living with the facial pain can be really distressing and exhausting. Below given tips will help you with some immediate relief , before you could reach for professional help.

Do's
Don't
*Consult your TMJ specialist immediately for further treatment and cure. Book your appointment :  +91-7709704344
Depending on the cause and origin of pain, various test and scans like CBCT, MRI, TMJ X-RAYS, NERVE MRI, etc are advised by TMJ/ Oro Facial pain specialist based on his/ her clinical judgment.
Yes, Oro Facial pain can be permanently resolved; firstly by establishing an accurate diagnosis and then working on the etiology of the pain.
 
Yes, splints play a vital role in correcting and relieving the excess stress and strain on the joints and muscles, therefore resolving the orofacial pain.
 
Yes, Facial pain can definitely mimic ear pain and this the major reason that makes Oro Facial pain patients to visit multiple different ENT doctors but obtain NO relief. A good experienced Oro facial pain specialist can only help you with the correct diagnosis and treatment.
 
Yes, it is. But it becomes extremely difficult to differentiate. Most of the times orofacial pain mimics tooth pain and thus has to be promptly identified.
 

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Dr. Goyal is an excellent doctor for any of tooth problems. Had my Root canal done here. She is an expert in her work and understanding with her patients. Would surely recommend.
Raj Kapadia
I was suffering from TMJ disorder ( pain in my left jaw) since I consulted Dr. Shikha Goyal there is significant improvement in pain in only 1-2 weeks. One with TMJ disorder must consult her as her treatment is effective
Divya
I wasn't caring good enough for my teeth but she taught me lots of good habits for my dental care, she gave me both options cheap pocket friendly short term also with long term benefitting suggestion, I had done teeth cleaning for cavities
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About Your Doctor

Dr. Shikha Goyal

BDS, MDS ( Nair Hospital, Mumbai)
TMJ specialist and cosmetic dentist

Dr. Shikha Goyal, BDS, MDS, is one among the few TMJ specialist and cosmetic dentist in Mumbai, who has more than 10 years of experience providing Indian and international patients with first-rate, long-lasting dental and TMJ care with remarkable smile makeovers. Dr. Shikha Goyal owns MDS degree in Oral Medicine with special focus on TMJ disorders from renowned and prestigious institute like Nair Hospital in Mumbai. Before that, she earned her Dental degree from Government Dental college and hospital, Mumbai. Read More

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Ex-assistant professor at GDC, Mumbai
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BDS, MDS (GDC, Aurangabad)
Ex-assistant professor at GDC, Mumbai
Consultant endodontist (Root canal specialist)

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