Jaw Lock

Jaw Lock

At Dr. Goyal’s TMJ & Dental Care, we provide expert diagnosis and personalized jaw lock treatment to relieve pain, restore jaw function, and improve the quality of your life.

Jaw Lock

Dr. Shikha Goyal | TMJ Specialist in Mumbai

At Dr. Goyal’s TMJ & Dental Care, we provide expert diagnosis and personalized jaw lock treatment to relieve pain, restore jaw function, and improve the quality of your life.

Jaw Lock | TMJ Specialist in Mumbai

Jaw lock is the condition in which jaw gets locked in open or close position. It can either be of an open or closed type. Open lock jaw can occur during yawning, biting on a burger or pani puri, etc. It is a emergency condition, which needs immediate medical condition. Laxity of ligaments, inappropriate jaw joint, displaced discal tissue can lead to such conditions. Dr. Shikha Goyal is well experienced in the manual manipulation technique required to treat lock jaw. Dr. Goyal’s Dental and TMJ Care, is well equipped to provide patients with non-surgical management and cure of the condition.

Symptoms of Jaw lock

Jaw Lock can be of two types : Open or Closed. Depending on the condition , symptoms vary.

Symptoms of Open lock jaw

  • Inability to close mouth
    Usually occurs during yawing
    Pain in front of the ear
  • Pain in jaw

Symptoms of Close lock jaw

  • Inability to open mouth
  • Pain on biting
  • Pain in Jaw
  • Pain  in front of ear
TMJ Pain Dr. Shikha Goyal
Jaw Lock | TMJ Specialist Mumbai

Simple Tips for Lock jaw

Lock jaw is an emergency condition and needs immediate medical attention. Simple tips below can help you provide some relief before you can find medical help.

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*Consult your TMJ specialist immediately for further treatment and cure. Book your appointment :  +91-7709704344
Jaw pain can be caused by TMJ disorders, teeth grinding (bruxism), jaw injury, arthritis, muscle strain, bite problems, or dental conditions. A thorough examination by a TMJ specialist helps identify the underlying cause and determine the most effective treatment.
You should consult a TMJ specialist if your jaw pain persists for more than a few days, is severe, or is associated with jaw clicking, jaw locking, difficulty chewing, headaches, facial pain, or limited mouth opening. Early diagnosis can prevent the condition from worsening.
 
Jaw pain treatment depends on its cause. Treatment may include customized TMJ splints, jaw exercises, medications, physiotherapy, lifestyle modifications, and minimally invasive procedures. Most patients with TMJ disorders can be treated successfully without surgery.
 
Yes. TMJ disorders are one of the most common causes of chronic jaw pain. Inflammation or dysfunction of the jaw joint and surrounding muscles can lead to persistent pain, stiffness, jaw clicking, and difficulty opening or closing the mouth.
 

Mild jaw pain may improve with rest and self-care, but persistent or recurring jaw pain should not be ignored. Identifying the underlying cause early allows appropriate jaw pain treatment, reduces the risk of long-term complications, and helps restore normal jaw function.

 
 
 

Testimonials

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
Darshana Konnur
Dr. Shikha Goyal | TMJ Specialist Mumbai

About Your Doctor

Dr. Shikha Goyal

BDS, MDS ( Nair Hospital, Mumbai)
TMJ and Orofacial Pain Specialist

Dr. Shikha Goyal is a TMJ specialist in Mumbai, with over 15 years of experience in diagnosing and treating temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, facial pain, jaw clicking, jaw locking and related conditions non-surgically.  

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Meet our Team

Dr. Shine Simon. K

BDS, MDS (GDC, Mumbai)
Ex-assistant professor at GDC, Mumbai
Consultant Implantologist and Gum expert

Dr. Sayali Mali

BDS, MDS (Nair hospital, Mumbai)
Consultant at Hinduja hospital, khar
Consultant Pediatric dentist

DR. Pravin Chauhan

BDS, MDS (GDC, Nagpur)
Ex-assistant professor at GDC, Mumbai
Consulatant Oral surgeon

Dr. Laxman Daulat Phad

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