Face, jaw and mouth

    Facial Pain Clinic

    When facial pain doesn't fit a simple diagnosis.

    For sharp, shooting or burning pain in the face, jaw or mouth — including pain that persists after dental treatment.

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    Led by Dr K. Ravi Krishna — American Board certified in Headache Medicine (AIHS, Chicago, USA), with FIPP and CIPS from the World Institute of Pain.

    Is this clinic for you?

    • Electric-shock pain on touching the face, eating or brushing
    • Jaw pain, clicking or difficulty opening the mouth
    • Facial pain that remains after dental work
    • Burning pain in the tongue or mouth

    Conditions we manage

    • Trigeminal neuralgia
    • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
    • Persistent idiopathic facial pain
    • Post-herpetic neuralgia of the face
    • Glossopharyngeal neuralgia
    • Burning mouth syndrome
    • Pain after dental procedures
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    How we treat it

    Your plan depends on your assessment. Not every treatment suits every person.

    Medicines

    • Careful dose adjustment of nerve-pain medicines
    • Managing side effects so you can keep working

    Procedures

    • Trigeminal nerve branch blocks
    • Image-guided nerve procedures where suitable

    Support

    • Jaw exercises and physiotherapy
    • Referral for surgical opinion when surgery is the better option

    How we assess it

    We don't begin with a procedure — we begin by understanding the pain. Your care team is configured according to what your assessment shows.

    1. 01Assess
    2. 02Understand
    3. 03Plan
    4. 04Treat
    5. 05Measure
    6. 06Review

    Your first visit

    1. 01

      Bring your records

      Scans, reports, prescriptions and a list of medicines you have tried.

    2. 02

      Consultation and examination

      A detailed discussion and examination with the specialist.

    3. 03

      Leave with a plan

      You receive a written plan and a follow-up date.

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    Common questions

    If a dentist has found no dental cause and the pain continues, come to us.

    Many people become pain-free with medicine or a procedure. We explain the options, including surgery, so you can choose.

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    Medically reviewed by Dr K. Ravi Krishna, Pain Medicine Specialist · Last reviewed September 2026. This page is general information and not a substitute for a medical consultation.