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TMJ Specialist in Kolkata for Jaw Pain, Clicking & Jaw Disorders

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Happy Patients

30K+

Centers across the World

6+

Years of Experience

25+

If you are experiencing jaw pain, clicking or popping sounds, difficulty chewing, jaw stiffness, headaches, or pain near the ear, the problem may be related to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or the muscles that control jaw movement. At The Right Bite, Our TMJ Specialist in Kolkata, evaluate the underlying cause of jaw and facial pain rather than treating symptoms alone. Your assessment may include your jaw movement, bite, muscle activity, teeth grinding or clenching habits, and other symptoms that can affect jaw function.

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What Does a TMJ Specialist Treat?

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Our TMJ specialist in Kolkata treats conditions affecting the jaw joints, jaw muscles and related structures that control chewing and jaw movement. Depending on your symptoms and diagnosis, treatment may address:

If your symptoms are persistent or interfering with eating, speaking, sleeping or normal jaw movement, a jaw doctor or TMJ specialist can evaluate the possible cause and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.

What are the Symptoms of TMJ Disorders?

It is difficult to diagnose TMJ disorders without identifying the symptoms you are undergoing.  It is advised to be mindful of any bodily changes you observe and consult a TMJ specialist in Kolkata for proper diagnosis and timely treatment, to overcome the TMJ pain. Some commonly seen symptoms of TMJ disorders are: 

  • Pain in joint with tenders in the jaw
  • Pain on both or either side of the jawline
  • Popping or click sounds in the jaw just like breaking the knuckles leading to great satisfaction
  • Jaw locking due to strain in the muscles of the joint
  • Difficulty opening or closing the mouth
  • Frequent Headaches
  • Earache or pain all over the face and neck
  • Facial pain
  • Jaw Pain When Chewing
  • Jaw Clicking and Headache
  • Jaw Pain and Migraine
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Common Types of TMJ Problems

TMJ problems are mainly classified based on different types of discomfort you feel. Some common types of TMJ disorders among many are mentioned below. Each type has its own set of symptoms. They include:

Myofascial pain

Muscle pain in the jaw of the facial area, leading to swelling and inflammation.

Internal derangement

Displacement of the joint disc causing severe pain and difficulty in opening the mouth.

Arthritis

This degenerative disease of jaw bones, where bones of the TMJ joint get inflamed.

Importance of Consulting a TMJ Specialist in Kolkata

If you’re going through persistent jaw pain, difficulty chewing, or other severe TMJ symptoms, immediately visit and seek help from a qualified TMJ specialist in Kolkata. Early examination and diagnosis can prevent the condition from aggravating the pain and suffering. At TMJ India, our specialist is an expert in providing the best TMJ treatment in Kolkata.

Diagnosis of TMJ Disorders

Accurate diagnosis is the first step toward effective TMJ care. Our TMJ specialists in Kolkata conduct a detailed evaluation to understand the cause of your jaw pain, clicking, stiffness, locking, headaches, or other related symptoms. The assessment may include a review of your medical and dental history, examination of jaw movement and surrounding muscles, and imaging tests when clinically required. Based on the findings, our doctors identify the underlying problem and recommend a personalised treatment plan suited to your condition.

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Treatment Options for TMJ Disorders

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TMJ treatment depends on the underlying cause, severity of symptoms, and how the jaw joint and surrounding muscles are functioning. At TMJ India, our specialists in Kolkata assess each patient individually before recommending a suitable treatment approach.

Depending on your condition, treatment may include pain management, muscle relaxation, bite assessment, oral appliances such as bite guards, jaw-focused physiotherapy, or other conservative therapies. For persistent or severe TMJ problems that do not respond to conservative care, advanced procedures may be considered when clinically appropriate.

If you are experiencing jaw pain, clicking, locking, difficulty chewing, or pain around the jaw joint, a detailed evaluation can help determine the most appropriate treatment for your condition.

If you are experiencing severe jaw pain or advanced joint pain explore our specialist TMJ Joint surgery treatments for lasting reliefs.

Meet Our TMJ specialist in Kolkata

Dr. Raj Rav

Chairman

Our migraine specialist in Kolkata, Dr. Raj Rav, is one of the most eminent doctors globally, with many accolades to his credit. Let us see what makes Dr. Raj Rav the best at what he does-

  • With over 26 years of avid experience in the field of clinical and specialized dentistry, he is noted for his treatment for migraine and related issues.
  • His specialty lies in expertizing in TMD treatment, Neuromuscular dentistry, Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics and other issues like migraine problems, sleep apnea, smile reconstruction and other areas related to neuromuscular and endodontic procedures.
  • He has mastered the relevant knowledge pertaining to dentistry and related fields, making him one of the highly reputed dental experts in the country.
  • He can seamlessly identify the cause of a concern whether it is due to environmental, genetic or hormonal just by a few questions and basic examinations.

Experience

26 years +

Languages

English, German, Hindi

Speciality

TMJ
Migraine
Neuromuscular Dentistry

Credentials

BDS

Rajas Dental College, Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, India

MICCMO

Master of International College of Cranio Mandibular Orthopedics

FICCMO

Fellow of International College of Cranio Mandibular Orthopedics.

Dip. N.M. Orthodontics

ICNOG, Genoa, Italy

Dip. Dental Sleep Medicine

Fellow of American Association of Cranio-Facial Pain, USA

FAACP

Fellow of American Association of Cranio-Facial Pain, USA

Diplomate in Orthodontics

Orthodontic World Institute, Spain

FIFUNA

Fellow of International Functional Orthodontics Association

ALF certified

Specialized Neuro-sensory holistic treatment

Vivos certified

DNA appliance certified Orthodontist

President

ICCMO India Section

Secretary

ICCMO International

Member AADSM

American Association of Dental Sleep Medicine, USA

Central Council Member

IDA​

Reviewer

Cranio

Reviewer

JCAalDent

Board Member

IFUNA ( International Functional Orthodontics Association)

Board Member

ICCMO North America

KOL (Key Opinion Leader)

Myotronics

BioResearch

TekScan

Moti Physio

Gempro

Sdi Matrix

Vivos DNA

ALF

Orthotropics

Ackuretta

Reviews
Surya Kumar
Surya Kumar
Received great treatment and care from Dr Girish and Dr Devki for my sleep apnea problem. There is good improvement in the symptoms in a short time which i did not expect. Overall happy with the services.
Dr Rajendra prasad
Dr Rajendra prasad
Awesome clinic for all tmj , sleep apnoea and MSE treatments in India!! The Bangalore clinic is state of the art. They have a plethora of equipments like K7 jaw tracker, EMG for neuromuscular tmj treatments.
 Asha Girish
Asha Girish
Only clinic in Bangalore that can diagnose a tmj disorder correctly. Many ENT surgeons and dentists failed to notice my tmj problem and it was correctly diagnosed here.
Mukta Mukta
Mukta Mukta
I came with a lot of problems to The Right Bite, Kolkata. The doctors and the treatment helped me. I am good now. The treatment is a success. Treatment gave me a new life, I did not expect I would come back to this condition.
Preeti Kundu
Preeti Kundu
The best tmj care I have ever experienced! The highly educated, experienced doctors and friendly staff made me feel very good and comfortable… would highly recommend to everyone to go
Harish Sinha
Harish Sinha
I have underwent TMJ treatment. My experience is very good here. Everybody is very friendly & always helpful. This is very good hospital with advance systems for TMJ treatment.
Bhawani Bansal
Bhawani Bansal
All my TMD has been sorted and I got the digital smile correction also.Its been 2 years and have had no problem.The team of Right bite lead by Dr Rajesh is just too good always ready to help.
shantanu dasarwar
shantanu dasarwar
The symptoms I presented were headaches,migraine among few.The fact that this could be releated to an Improper bite was unknown to me .DR RAJESH explained this to me .The symptoms substantially reduced with the orthotic in place and I'm felling a lot better.

Dr. Girish P. V.

Dr. Girish P V is another noted neuromuscular orthodontist with vast experience of over 18 years in clinical dentistry. He has a keen eye for learning the latest advancements in the field of neuromuscular dentistry to follow simpler and more effective solutions, emphasizing patient comfort during treatment.

Being a pioneer in DOME technology for sleep apnea patients by attaching electrodes to monitor sleep patterns closely over a period of time, and having conducted various treatment procedures, Dr. Girish P V is a noted Migraine doctor in Kolkata.

Credentials

BDS, MDS

Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

FICCMO

Fellow of International College of Cranio Mandibular Orthopedics.

Certified in Orthotropics and Mewing

London School of Facial Orthotropics

MSE Appliance specialist

Skeletal Expansion Specialist

Neuromuscular Orthodontics

Fellowship in ICNOG, Italy

Vice President

ICCMO India Section

Vivos certified

DNA appliance certified Orthodontist

Fellowship in Pediatric Dental Sleep Medicine

Tufts, USA

BRAVA Certified

Customized Lingual Appliance

ALF Certified

Specialized Neuro-sensory holistic treatment

Dip. N.M. Orthodontics

ICNOG, Genoa, Italy

Chirodontics Trained

Suture release expert

DHA Certified

Specialist Orthodontist Dubai

KOL (Key Opinion Leader)

ORMCO

ALF

Vivos

MARPE

Sdi Matrix

Dr. Abhimanyu Chaturvedi

With vast experience of over 15 years in the field of Neuromuscular dentistry and Sports dentistry, Dr. Abhimanyu Chaturvedi specializes in bite analysis and jaw positioning. With avid experience in treating TMJ problems, and issues related to tongue-tie. Dr Abhimanyu Chaturvedi is a noted one to be in the best migraine doctor in Kolkata category of dental experts and is a practicing implantologist, having two fellowships from FICCMO and Fellowship in Laser frenuloplasty. During his spare time, he is passionate about serving society, conducting many free dental health camps for the underprivileged, treating their dental problems throughout Delhi and surrounding places.

Credentials

BDS, MDS

Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

FICCMO

Fellow of International College of Cranio Mandibular Orthopedics.

Fellowship in Laser frenuloplasty

Dr Soroush Zaghi & The Breath Institute in tongue tie release

Implantologist

Conventional and zygomatic implants

MFT Trainer

Myo-Functional Therapist

Treasurer

ICCMO India Section

Lecturer

Kantipur Dental College, Nepal

KOL (Key Opinion Leader)

Myotronics

Pioon

Dr. Ankit Saha

Dr Ankit Saha is a leading migraine specialist at the Right Bite chain of clinics globally and is a leading Migraine doctor in Kolkata with extensive experience in treating TMJ and sleep disorder issues along with headaches and general dentistry. He specializes in neuromuscular dentistry and is skilled in Research, Clinical Research, Laser Dentistry, Dentistry, and Healthcare.

Dr. Ankit Saha has received a fellowship from FICCMO, Fellowship of Pierre Fauchard Academy and is DTR certified with many credentials attached to his name. He also currently is a teaching faculty at Kantipur Dental College Teaching Hospital & Research Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Credentials

BDS, MDS

Oral Medicine and Radiology

DTR Certified

Specialised in Disclusion time reduction protocol

FICCMO

Fellow of International College of Cranio Mandibular Orthopedics.

Consultant

Kantipur Dental College Teaching Hospital & Research Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal

Executive Committee Member

ICCMO India Section

Fellowship of Pierre Fauchard Academy

Nepal Section

KOL (Key Opinion Leader)

Myotronics

Dr.Sutapa Paul in Kolkata

Dr. Ankit Saha

Dr. Sutapa Paul is an Associate Dentist with a BDS qualification and expertise in Neuromuscular Dentistry, Airway Dentistry, and General Dentistry. She focuses on providing personalised dental care based on each patient’s individual oral health needs and concerns.

Why Choose The Right Bite for your TMJ Disorders?

At The Right Bite, our TMJ specialists In Kolkata go beyond basics to diagnose the actual root cause of your TMJ disorder using advanced tools like EMG, jaw tracking, and posturography, backed by 25+ years of experience and 30,000+ patients treated across our centers in Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata all following the same clinical protocol under The Right Bite Protocol. Since jaw pain rarely exists in isolation, we work closely with ENTs, sleep specialists, and physiotherapists to also address related issues like sleep apnea, snoring, or migraines, and build a personalized treatment plan  from conservative orthotic therapy to advanced intervention tailored to your specific diagnosis and severity.

Expertise

Our team of well-trained TMJ specialists have extensive knowledge and expertise in identifying, diagnosing and treating TMJ disorders accordingly. 

Personalized Care

We believe in providing a personalized touch as it is a sensitive matter related to the facial structure and parts. We have individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.

Advanced
Technology

We utilize the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies to ensure optimal outcomes.

Compassionate Care

Our team provides compassionate and supportive care throughout your treatment journey.

Our Services

TMJ India offers a comprehensive range of services to address TMJ disorders, including:
  • In detail consultation and examinations of your TMJ problems
  • Customized treatment plans post checking history and series of symptoms
  • Our experts suggest pain management techniques to ease through the process
  • Bite correction therapies post treatment
  • Surgical interventions if in case the pain is severe in the facial joints
  • Post-treatment care and follow-up to ensure non reoccurring of the TMJ pain
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FAQs

A TMJ specialist or orofacial pain specialist can diagnose and treat temporomandibular joint disorders. Depending on the cause, treatment may also involve a dentist, oral and maxillofacial specialist, or physical therapist. If you have persistent jaw pain, clicking, locking, or difficulty opening your mouth, a TMJ specialist can determine the appropriate treatment.

TMJ disorder treatment depends on its underlying cause and severity. It may include jaw exercises, physical therapy, stress management, dietary changes, pain-relief medication, or other non-surgical treatments. A TMJ specialist first evaluates the jaw joint, muscles, bite, and symptoms before recommending a personalized treatment plan.

There is no single treatment that works best for every TMJ disorder. The right approach depends on whether the problem involves the jaw joint, muscles, bite, or other factors. A TMJ specialist can identify the cause and recommend the most appropriate treatment, starting with conservative options whenever suitable.

Yes, stress can contribute to or worsen TMJ symptoms. Increased stress may lead to unconscious jaw clenching or teeth grinding, which can strain the jaw muscles and joints. Managing stress, improving jaw habits, and receiving appropriate treatment can help reduce TMJ-related discomfort.

TMJ disorder is generally not life-threatening, but persistent symptoms should not be ignored. Ongoing jaw pain, difficulty chewing, limited mouth opening, or jaw locking can interfere with everyday activities. If these symptoms continue or become worse, consulting a TMJ specialist can help identify the cause and prevent the problem from affecting your quality of life.