If you’ve been dealing with sharp, electric-like pain in your jaw—or a deep, persistent ache that spreads to your face, ears, or neck—you’re likely facing something more complex than a dental issue. Jaw nerve pain can be confusing, often misdiagnosed, and at times, unbearable. The good news: there is a place in India that treats it with clarity and precision—TMJ Sleep Clinic, led by Dr. Srishti Tody, a specialist in orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine.

Let’s break down what this pain really is, why most treatments don’t offer lasting relief, and how this clinic in India is doing things differently.

What Is Jaw Nerve Pain?

Jaw nerve pain is typically a form of neuropathic pain—pain caused by irritated, compressed, or damaged nerves rather than visible injuries or infections. The most commonly affected nerve is the trigeminal nerve, which carries signals from the brain to your lower face, jaw, and teeth.

When this nerve is inflamed or compromised, symptoms may include:

• Sudden, stabbing pain in the jaw or cheek
  
• Tingling, burning, or numbness along the jawline
  
• Pain triggered by chewing, talking, or even brushing your teeth
  
• Facial twitching or tension in the jaw muscles
  
• Headaches or earaches with no clear cause
  

Triggers can range from TMJ disorders to nerve entrapment, post-surgical trauma, or chronic grinding of the teeth (bruxism).

Why TMJ Sleep Clinic Is the Right Place for Nerve Pain

Most people with jaw nerve pain end up bouncing from dentist to ENT to neurologist—each offering only part of the puzzle. You might get painkillers, dental procedures, or muscle relaxants, but the actual cause remains unsolved.

TMJ Sleep Clinic, based in Mumbai, is one of India’s only centers dedicated specifically to orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine. What sets it apart is Dr. Srishti Tody’s whole-system approach—she looks beyond just nerves or muscles to understand the complex interplay between jaw joints, posture, facial movement, and sleep quality.

What Treatment Looks Like

At TMJ Sleep Clinic, jaw nerve pain isn’t treated as an isolated symptom—it’s carefully decoded. Here’s what to expect:

• Comprehensive Evaluation
   Dr. Tody takes time to understand your complete medical and pain history. She performs detailed nerve and muscle assessments, and may recommend advanced diagnostic tests if necessary.
  
• TMJ and Neuromuscular Assessment
   Many nerve issues originate from chronic tension in the jaw joint or facial muscles. These subtle dysfunctions are often missed in standard exams.
  
• Personalised Treatment Plan
   Depending on your diagnosis, treatment may include:
  
  
  • Neuromuscular orthotics (custom appliances to reduce nerve pressure)
    
    
  • Trigger point therapy to release muscle tension
    
    
  • Jaw posture retraining
    
    
  • Myofunctional therapy (to strengthen and relax facial muscles)
    
    
  • Lifestyle coaching and sleep posture changes to prevent nerve flare-ups
    
• Ongoing Monitoring
   Your treatment doesn’t end in one visit. The clinic monitors your progress closely, adjusting the plan based on how your body responds and heals.

When to Seek Help

You might be a good candidate for TMJ Sleep Clinic if:

• Your jaw pain comes and goes in unpredictable waves
  
• Stress or poor sleep makes the pain worse
  
• You experience numbness, burning, or tingling in your jaw or lower face
  
• Dental work has worsened the pain instead of helping
  
• You’ve been told “there’s nothing wrong” or that it’s all in your head
  

Jaw nerve pain is real. It’s also treatable—with the right approach.