INDIA’S LEADING
TMJ, TONGUE TIE &
SLEEP INSTITUTE
Providing a pioneering and cutting edge approach to Tongue Ties, Snoring,
Sleep Apnea & Jaw Pain using minimally invasive and affordable treatments.
Dr. Ankita Shah
Our Founder Dr. Ankita Shah is the first Indian Ambassador of The Breathe Institute, Los Angeles. Dr.Ankita had got the opportunity to observe Dr. Soroush Zaghi, a renowned ENT & Sleep Surgeon perform Functional Frenuloplasty tongue tie surgeries at his practice in Los Angeles.
– At The Breathe Institute, Los Angeles
Dr. Shah is also the First and Only OC-trained Indian Dentist by Dr. Clayton Chan to provide Gneuromuscular dentistry (GNM) & Orthopedic treatments for TMJ. Dr Shah was trained by Dr. Clayton Chan, a world-class pre-eminent educator and authority on neuromuscular and GNM dental occlusion.
– At Occlusion Connections Institute, Las Vegas
Trusted By Millions
Trusted By Millions
Our Speciality Services
Dr. Ankita, a Tongue Tie Specialist in Mumbai, India, proficiently treats tongue ties in Infants, Children and Adults. When combined with Virtual Myofunctional therapy, our advanced Fascial Tongue Tie Release surgical procedure gives our patient life-altering relief.
Infant
Child
Adults
Laser Frenectomy
Dr. Zaghi’s Functional Frenuloplasty
Sleep Disorder
Our Speciality Services
Enjoy Affordable and Pain Relieving Myofunctional Therapy from anywhere in the world. Myofunctional Therapy and Breath Retraining is not only for children but is also helpful for adults with tongue ties and TMJ.
Oral Myofunctional Therapy(MFT)
Breath Retraining
Myofunctional Therapy For Sleep Apnea
Myofunctional Therapy For TMJ
Myofunctional Therapy For Tongue Tie
Our Speciality Services
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders can seriously hamper one’s lifestyle and mindset. Eliminate your TMD pain, migraines, headaches, sleep apnea, facial & jaw pain, bite correction and anxiety through interdisciplinary dentistry. Our Gneuromuscular approach uses sustainable & minimally-invasive pain-relief techniques that integrate the bite, joint, airway and tongue posture.
What is TMJ Joint?
Pain Relief
GNM Orthotics
Clenching & Grindng
Airway Orthodontics
OSA/UARS & TMD
Our Speciality Services
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders can seriously hamper one’s lifestyle and mindset. Eliminate your TMD pain,
migraines, headaches, sleep apnea, facial & jaw pain, bite correction and anxiety through interdisciplinary
dentistry. Our Gneuromuscular approach uses sustainable & minimally-invasive pain-relief techniques that
integrate the bite, joint, airway and tongue posture.
Snoring & Sleep Apnea
Mouth Breathing
Diagnosing Sleep Disorders
Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances
Sleep Disorders in Children
Reema, 59
“I suffered from debilitating shoulder pain and migraines due to an ascending TMJ disorder. Dentician, was a blessing because they provided me with affordable and long lasting pain relief through simple non invasive treatments like Myofunctional Therapy, Laser therapy and Fascial Massages. God Bless!”
Zora Irani, 4 weeks
“Dr. Ankita is so great with handling babies. She explained and analysed my 4 week old baby’s tongue tie procedure thoroughly and let us decide without any hurry. She was extremely gentle with the baby during the procedure and made sure to do the exercises to prevent any reattachement.”
Sarthak Banerjee, 2.8
“Dr. Ankita has immense patience to handle toddlers with a lot of affection & care. My son had a tongue tie and a lip tie with snoring, speech delay, difficulty in eating, mood swings, I’m so happy to see that post the procedure we have observed a that my child is able to chew solid food, he sleeping well, snoring has disappeared, he is such a happy child now..”
Arya, 21
“I suffer from a TMJ disorder caused by a tongue tie. Consulted with 23 leading doctors globally, before being introduced to Dr. Ankita by Dr. Zaghi. Myofunctional therapy and tongue tie surgery changed my life. I feel better than ever and am grateful to Dr Ankita and her myofunctional therapists, physiotherapists and TMJ doctors!”
Murad, 31
“Dr Ankita was recommended by Dr. Zaghi. My stammering and neck tension disappeared immediately after my tongue tie surgery. I am thrilled that my visit from Bangladesh was so successful. I would do this a million times over!”
The Providers
Through research based on international standards, clinical care and community service, we
continually collaborate to provide outstanding treatment to advance the standards of health care.
Dr. Ankita Shah
MDS Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
Fellowship in MFS Orthodontics, Barcelona
First and Only Indian Ambassador of The Breathe Institute, Los Angeles
President of Airway Co-Lab Chapter, India
“There is a lot going on behind those gorgeous smiles. Jaws and Airway are the hidden pathway to overall wellness. Medicine is constantly moving forward and there is always more to learn. We wish to change the way dentistry has approached problems in the past.”
Kerry Bajaj
SLEEP TRAINER & HEALTH COACH
Certified Child Sleep Consultant
“I believe that sleep is healing, and every baby and child can sleep well.”
Dr. Uday Vora
ENT SURGEON
MS., DNB
Dr. Preeti Kulkarni
ORTHODONTIST
MDS
“1 in 4 kids needs braces. A bad bite can have an influence on airway breathing, sleep, posture and TMJ…. Start early!”
Dr. Manisha Gogri
LACTATION CONSULTANT
MBBS, CBE, IBCLC
Dr. Zinal Unadkat
LACTATION CONSULTANT & PEDIATRICIAN
MBBS, DCH, IBCLC
Dr. Laila Jassani
SPEECH THERAPIST
M.Sc (ASR)
“Delayed speech, stammering, lisping, picky eating is not normal. Mouth breathing, tongue ties and lip ties can affect speech and eating. Start early!”
Dr. Hemali Mehta
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
USA Licensed Ortho, Sports and Fascia PT
Dr. Zia Nath
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPIST
BCST, RCST, IABT(North America), ICSB(Switzerland)
Dr. Nirav Cheddha
ENT SURGEON
DNB, DORL, DLO, FCPS, MBBS
“Tonsil and adenoids have been so common in children. But do we really need to remove them? We take care of your health making use of revolutionary medicine with love and compassion.”
Dr. Nirali Shah
HOMEOPATH & LACTATION COUNSELLOR
BHMS, CLE
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Is a Night Guard Enough for Teeth Grinding Treatment?
By Dr. Ankita Shah verified expert in TMJ Share this Article A night guard is like a cushion that protects your teeth from grinding damage but does not treat the root cause of bruxism. If your grinding is linked to TMJ disorder, stress, sleep apnea, or jaw misalignment, a night guard alone will not stop […]
Is Laser Tongue Tie Surgery Painful?
By Dr. Ankita Shah verified expert in TMJ Share this Article Laser frenectomy, also called laser tongue tie release, is a simple, minimally invasive and quick laser treatment for tongue tie. In laser lingual frenectomy, a tight frenulum connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth is released.This procedure is painless and performed under […]
TMJ Relief Tips That Actually Work
By Dr. Ankita Shah verified expert in TMJ Share this Article Is Your Jaw Pain More Than Just Stress? You wake up with a sore jaw. Your ear feels blocked, but your doctor says everything looks fine. You hear a click every time you open your mouth wide. Sound familiar? These are classic signs of […]
Is TMJ Treatment Painful?
By Dr. Ankita Shah verified expert in TMJ Share this Article TMJ treatment is generally designed to reduce pain, not create it. In most cases, patients experience only mild and temporary discomfort during certain stages of care, especially when muscles or joints are adapting to treatment. The level of discomfort varies depending on the underlying […]
TMJ Disorder Treatment for Sleep Bruxism and Nighttime Clenching: The Complete Guide
By Dr. Ankita Shah verified expert in TMJ Share this Article Do you wake up with jaw pain, notice your teeth wearing flat, or experience unexplained morning headaches? You might be dealing with sleep bruxism, involuntary teeth grinding that happens while you sleep. For millions of people worldwide, including many in India, this condition doesn’t […]
Is Surgery Always Required for TMJ Pain Treatment? Here Are Your Alternatives
By Dr. Ankita Shah verified expert in TMJ Share this Article If you’re experiencing jaw pain, clicking sounds, or difficulty chewing, you might be wondering: “Will I need surgery?” The short answer is no. In fact, the vast majority of people with TMJ pain can find relief without ever going under the knife. As a […]
How Hormone Fluctuations Can Trigger Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)?
By Dr. Ankita Shah verified expert in TMJ Share this Article How Hormone Fluctuations Can Trigger Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)? If you’ve ever woken up with jaw pain that seems to appear out of nowhere, or noticed that your jaw clicks more during certain times of the month, you’re not imagining things. For many women, […]
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