TMJ & orofacial pain clinic · GalwayNCOFP · Galway
If you're living with jaw pain, facial pain, headaches, snoring or sleep apnoea and haven't found clear answers, we provide specialised assessment and personalised treatment to help you move forward.
Self-referrals and professional referrals welcome · We aim to reply by the next working day
Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain, with a Master's in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine (USC).
Personalised treatment plans that reflect your diagnosis, circumstances and goals.
Working with your dentist, GP, neurologist or sleep clinician where needed.
How we can help
NCOFP is a TMJ, orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine clinic in Galway, led by Dr Neysan Chah. We assess and manage a range of complex conditions affecting the jaw, face and sleep function. Because many orofacial conditions can coexist and influence one another, we look at the bigger picture.
Jaw and facial pain conditions affecting jaw function, facial sensation, and head and neck pain.
Sleep-related conditions affecting breathing, airway function and sleep quality. Dr Chah works alongside your sleep clinician where needed.
Learn more about dental sleep medicineThese symptoms may occur alone or in combination. A thorough assessment helps identify what may be driving them.
At NCOFP, we recognise the significant impact that orofacial pain and sleep-related breathing disorders can have on everyday life, from eating and speaking to sleeping, working and overall wellbeing.
With extensive experience in orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine, alongside an in-depth appreciation of the challenges and complexities these conditions can bring, Dr Neysan Chah is committed to providing expert assessment and individualised care, helping patients better understand and manage their conditions.
We aim to create a calm and supportive environment where every patient feels valued, heard and cared for. We take the time to listen, carefully assess each condition and clearly explain our findings and treatment options.
Treatment options
Treatment at NCOFP is guided by a thorough clinical assessment. Depending on your diagnosis, options may include:
A custom-made appliance, also known as a stabilisation splint or night guard, for teeth grinding, jaw clenching and TMJ disorders.
Read more →Custom-fitted mandibular advancement appliances for suitable patients with snoring or sleep-disordered breathing.
Read more →Jaw joint, trigger point and therapeutic injections, and nerve blocks, as part of a wider management plan.
Read more →A personalised approach to medication for orofacial pain, selected and reviewed according to your needs.
Read more →Trigger point injections and other approaches for muscle-related facial pain and headaches.
Read more →Working alongside your sleep clinician on snoring, obstructive sleep apnoea and sleep bruxism.
Read more →What to expect
Our commitment to personalised care means we take the time to listen to your experiences, thoroughly evaluate your condition and develop a plan tailored specifically to you.
No referral needed. Book online or call 091 763885, and we aim to reply by the next working day. Healthcare professionals can refer a patient.
Your medical and dental history and a thorough clinical examination with Dr Chah. Treatment is guided by diagnosis, not simply symptom management.
We explain the options that may suit you, and review and adjust your plan over time. See all treatment options.
Who you will see
B.A., B.Dent.Sc., MSc. OFPOM, Dip. ABOP, FAAOP, FICD
Dr Chah is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain, with a Master's in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine from the University of Southern California. He has advanced training in orofacial pain management and dental sleep medicine.
He is dedicated to providing comprehensive care that addresses orofacial pain while supporting a clear and positive patient experience.
FAQs
Orofacial pain is pain felt in the face, mouth, jaw or related structures of the head and neck. Some conditions involve the jaw joints, muscles and related structures, while others arise from the nerves and pain pathways of the head and face.
Dental sleep medicine is concerned with sleep-related conditions such as snoring, obstructive sleep apnoea and sleep bruxism, including the use of custom oral appliances for suitable patients. Dr Chah works alongside your sleep clinician where needed.
Yes. NCOFP assesses and manages temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), a range of conditions affecting the jaw joints, muscles and related structures, often causing pain, clicking, stiffness or restricted movement.
For suitable patients, a custom-fitted mandibular advancement appliance may be an option. Suitability depends on factors such as the severity of sleep apnoea, dental health and individual clinical circumstances, and treatment is considered in conjunction with your sleep clinician.
Treatment is guided by a thorough clinical assessment. Depending on your diagnosis, options may include custom oral appliances, injections, nerve blocks and medication management, often as part of a wider plan.
No. You can book directly with NCOFP in Galway. We also welcome referrals from dentists, GPs, neurologists and other healthcare professionals.
Yes. Our Galway-based clinic supports patients across the west of Ireland and nationwide.
Yes. There is free parking on site, and the clinic is wheelchair accessible.
Your first appointment is a comprehensive assessment, including your medical and dental history and a thorough clinical examination. Dr Chah will discuss his findings with you and the approaches that may be appropriate for you.
Your trusted clinic in the West of Ireland
Our aim is to guide you towards relief, while helping you better understand your condition and how it can be managed effectively. If you are ready to take the next step, we are here to help.
