Pain in the face

  • Posted in TMJD
  •  By Loran Simon

ear painPeople complain and suffer from chronic headaches some of which are ignored by taking large doses of painkillers. According to Dr. Khatri-Panjabi, a pain specialist says that pain in the orofacial area and the recurrent headaches is often the result of problems far from the area. Some of the pain is also misdiagnosed as being caused by stress.

Pain in the temples, face, around the mouth, clicking of the jaw joint, limited jaw movement and ear pain are identified with temporomandibular joint disorder. Causes can be clenching of the jaw, teeth grinding, biting on the nails, holding the phone between the neck and the shoulder. TMJ disorders can become debilitating if left untreated.

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Somnowell Inventor - Visiting Professor Simon Ash FDS MSc MOrth BDS

Prof. Ash is the inventor of the highly successful SOMNOWELL Chrome device for snoring and sleep apnoea.

The Somnowell Chrome is made to exacting standards in the Somnowell laboratory under the supervision of Visiting Professor Simon Ash. Prof. Ash and his master technicians create each Somnowell Chrome device using their wealth of experience and expertise.

Prof. Ash works at the forefront of his profession. He is a Consultant and Specialist Orthodontist with over 30 years clinical experience, with a special interest in sleep related breathing disorders, TMJD, and bruxism. He currently works in Harley Street London and two private hospitals in London as part of a multi-disciplinary team managing snoring and sleep apnoea, and is Visiting Professor of Orthodontics at the BPP University.

The Somnowell mandibular advancement appliance is also recommended by:

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