Trigeminal Neuralgia & Orofacial Pain
Treatment in Ahmedabad
Specialized Relief for Complex Nerve Pain at Sanghvi Face & Dental Hospital
Are you experiencing sudden, severe “electric shock-like” pain in your face? Have you visited multiple dentists for toothaches, but the pain remains? You may be suffering from Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) or a complex Orofacial Pain disorder.
At Sanghvi Face & Dental Hospital in Naranpura, Dr. Darshan Sanghvi (MDS) specializes in diagnosing and treating chronic facial pain that goes beyond the teeth. We help patients in Ahmedabad reclaim their quality of life through advanced medical and surgical interventions.
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia?
Trigeminal Neuralgia is a chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. Even mild stimulation—such as brushing your teeth, applying makeup, or a gust of wind—can trigger a burst of excruciating pain.
Symptoms of Trigeminal Neuralgia:
- Shock-like Pain: Brief episodes of intense, stabbing, or electric-shock pain.
- Trigger Zones: Pain triggered by touching the face, chewing, speaking, or washing.
- One-Sided Pain: Usually affects only one side of the face at a time.
- Specific Areas: Pain centered around the jaw, teeth, gums, lips, or occasionally the eye and forehead.
Why is it Often Misdiagnosed?
Many patients with Trigeminal Neuralgia initially visit a dentist believing they have a severe toothache. Unfortunately, this often leads to unnecessary root canals or extractions.
Dr. Darshan Sanghvi utilizes specialized diagnostic protocols to differentiate between Dental Pain and Neuropathic Pain, ensuring you get the correct treatment without undergoing unnecessary dental procedures.
Comprehensive Orofacial Pain Management
“Orofacial Pain” is an umbrella term for various conditions. Our Naranpura clinic provides expert care for:
- Atypical Facial Pain: Constant, dull, or burning aching without a clear dental cause.
- Burning Mouth Syndrome: A painful, scalding sensation in the tongue and gums.
- Post-Herpetic Neuralgia: Persistent nerve pain following a shingles outbreak on the face.
TMJ-Related Nerve Pain: Pain originating from jaw joint dysfunction that radiates to the nerves.
Our Treatment Approach
We provide a multi-modal treatment strategy tailored to the severity of your pain:
- Pharmacotherapy: Prescribing specialized medications (such as anticonvulsants or muscle relaxants) that “calm” the overactive nerve.
- Peripheral Nerve Blocks: Targeted injections of local anesthetic or therapeutic agents to provide immediate, temporary relief and confirm the diagnosis.
- Neurolytic Injections: For long-term relief in patients who are not candidates for major surgery.
- Surgical Referral & Guidance: For patients requiring Microvascular Decompression (MVD) or Gamma Knife surgery, we provide expert guidance and co-management.
Symptoms of Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Sudden, intense, electric shock-like pain
- Pain on one side of the face (usually the cheek, jaw, or around the eye)
- Triggered by touching the face, eating, brushing teeth, or talking
- Episodes lasting from seconds to a couple of minutes
- Multiple attacks in a day, sometimes in clusters
- A burning or aching sensation between attacks (in some cases)
Why choose us
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Tailored to your unique needs and goals.
- Advanced Technology: Utilizing the latest dental and facial aesthetic innovations.
- Experienced Professionals: Our team of skilled dentists and surgeons are dedicated to excellence.
FAQs(Trigeminal Neuralgia & Orofacial Pain )
If the pain is sharp and episodic, the issue likely isn’t the tooth—it’s the nerve. This is a classic sign of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Removing the tooth will not stop the nerve from firing pain signals.
While it is a chronic condition, it is highly manageable. Most patients achieve a pain-free life through the right combination of medication or minimally invasive nerve procedures.
Yes. As a Maxillofacial Surgeon, he is trained to treat all pain originating from the face, jaws, and mouth, including TMJ disorders and chronic muscle pain (MPDS).
Consult the Specialist in Naranpura, Ahmedabad
- Specialist: Dr. Darshan Sanghvi (Con. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon & Implantologist)
- Location: Sanghvi Face and Dental Hospital, Opp Ankur Bus Stop, Naranpura, Ahmedabad , Gujarat – 13
- Contact: 079 – 27439850, 07990550920, 9824099850
- Book Your Appointment : https://calendar.app.google/ibP7s8QtjL6toUSRA
- Specialty: Trigeminal Neuralgia | Orofacial Pain | Chronic Facial Pain
