COMPREHENSIVE TMJ AND SLEEP HEALTH CARE IN SYDNEY

Jaw pain, headaches, snoring or poor sleep deserve the right diagnosis

Our Sydney CBD clinic assesses and manages with a combined dental and medical approach to jaw pain, temporomandibular disorders, bruxism, snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea.

Dr Manish Shah
Dentist · Medical Practitioner · MMed (Sleep Medicine)

25+

YEARS EXPERIENCE

3

QUALIFICATIONS

7

Areas Of Expertise

15+

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

DO YOU RECOGNISE THESE SYMPTOMS?

Jaw discomfort, headaches, snoring and disrupted sleep can have more than one cause.

Symptoms involving the jaw, facial muscles, teeth and sleep can sometimes overlap. A comprehensive assessment can help identify contributing factors and determine whether treatment, further investigation or referral is appropriate.

Jaw Pain & Clicking

Pain, tenderness, clicking or restricted movement around the jaw joint or jaw muscles can make eating, speaking and everyday movement uncomfortable.

Headaches & Facial Pain

Headaches have many possible causes. In some people, jaw muscle tension, temporomandibular disorders or clenching and grinding teeth may contribute to headache or facial pain symptoms.

Snoring & Poor Sleep

Snoring, loud breathing, witnessed pauses in breathing, gasping during sleep or waking unrefreshed can indicate that assessment for sleep-disordered breathing may be appropriate.

Teeth Grinding & Clenching

Sleep or awake bruxism may be associated with tooth wear, jaw muscle discomfort, jaw pain, headaches and other symptoms in some people and should be assessed in its broader clinical context.

WHAT WE TREAT

Understand your condition.
Explore your options.

Assessment comes first. Treatment recommendations depend on your diagnosis, clinical findings, health history, symptoms and individual needs.

Temporomandibular Disorders

Comprehensive assessment and multimodal management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), including conditions affecting the jaw joints, jaw muscles and associated structures.

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Assessment of sleep-related breathing concerns and discussion of appropriate management options, which may include oral appliance therapy, CPAP, surgery, lifestyle measures or referral and collaborative care where indicated.

Snoring Solutions

Assessment of factors that may contribute to snoring. Management options for snoring may include oral appliance therapy, CPAP, Surgery and other treatments where clinically appropriate.

MEET YOUR PRACTITIONER

Dr Manish Shah

Dentist · Medical Practitioner · Master of Medicine (Sleep Medicine)

Dr Manish Shah is qualified in both dentistry and medicine. He graduated with Honours in Dentistry from the University of Sydney and later completed his medical degree and a Master of Medicine in Sleep Medicine.

His combined training supports a broad clinical perspective when assessing conditions in which dental, musculoskeletal, airway, sleep and general medical factors may overlap.

Qualifications

BDS (Hons), University of Sydney
MB BS, University of Sydney
MMed (Sleep Medicine), University of Sydney

Clinical Experience

More than 25 years in dental practice, with additional qualifications and training in medicine and sleep medicine.

AREAS OF CLINICAL INTEREST

Memberships

PAIN

AACP

SLEEP

ASA

MED

AMARACGP

FUNC

IFMACNEMASLM

REGEN

A4MA5M

PEP

A4M

WHY CHOOSE US

A broader perspective on jaw and sleep health.

We provide comprehensive assessment and individualised treatment planning for people experiencing temporomandibular disorders, jaw and facial pain, bruxism, snoring and sleep-related breathing concerns.

01. Dual-Qualified in Dentistry & Medicine

Dr Manish Shah holds qualifications in both dentistry and medicine, allowing dental and medical considerations to be evaluated together where they overlap. Referral to other healthcare practitioners is arranged when appropriate.

02. Comprehensive Assessment

Symptoms such as jaw pain, headache, clenching, snoring and poor sleep may have multiple contributing factors. Assessment focuses on identifying those factors before treatment recommendations are made.

03. More Than 25 Years in Dental Practice

Dr Shah brings more than 25 years of dental experience together with subsequent qualifications and training in medicine and sleep medicine.

04. Individualised Treatment Planning

Treatment recommendations are based on the individual’s diagnosis, clinical findings, medical and dental history, preferences and circumstances. Not every patient requires the same treatment—or treatment at all.

05. Central Sydney Location

Conveniently located in Sydney CBD at Suite 403, 307 Pitt Street, with access to nearby public transport from across Greater Sydney.

06. Flexible Payment Options

A range of payment options may be available depending on the treatment recommended. Our team can explain costs and available arrangements before treatment proceeds.

OUR PRACTICE

A calm clinical environment designed around patient care.

Our Sydney CBD clinic provides a modern and comfortable setting for consultation, assessment and treatment, with time allocated to understand your concerns and discuss your options clearly.

YOUR FIRST VISIT

Understand what may be contributing to your symptoms.

Your initial consultation begins with a detailed review of your symptoms, medical and dental history, sleep concerns and relevant lifestyle factors.

A clinical assessment is then performed according to the reason for your visit. Existing scans, imaging, sleep studies or other investigations may also be reviewed where relevant.

Dr Manish will discuss the findings, possible diagnosis and appropriate next steps. Where further investigation or another healthcare practitioner is required, this will be explained.

Before treatment is undertaken, the potential benefits, limitations, risks, alternatives and expected costs can be discussed so that you can make an informed decision.

SLEEP & BREATHING

Better sleep begins with understanding the problem.

Persistent snoring can disturb sleep for both the person snoring and their partner. When snoring occurs together with witnessed breathing pauses, choking or gasping, excessive daytime sleepiness or other symptoms, further assessment for obstructive sleep apnoea may be appropriate.

Obstructive sleep apnoea is a sleep-related breathing disorder in which the upper airway repeatedly narrows or closes during sleep. Management depends on factors including diagnosis, severity, anatomy, symptoms, general health and patient preferences.

Treatment options may include CPAP, oral appliance therapy, surgery, lifestyle measures, positional approaches, management of contributing nasal or airway factors, or referral for other treatment where clinically appropriate.

IMPORTANT SLEEP SAFETY CALLOUT

Snoring is not always sleep apnoeaand sleep apnoea should not be diagnosed from snoring alone.

If you experience loud habitual snoring together with witnessed pauses in breathing, choking or gasping during sleep, significant daytime sleepiness or drowsiness while driving, appropriate medical assessment should be considered.

The purpose of assessment is to establish what is happening before deciding whether treatment is needed and which treatment is appropriate.

What You Can Expect

Comprehensive Consultation

We take time to understand your symptoms, medical and dental history, sleep concerns and priorities before recommending treatment.

Individualised Assessment

Assessment is guided by the symptoms and conditions relevant to you rather than assuming that every patient has the same underlying problem.

Clear Treatment Discussion

Where treatment is indicated, the potential benefits, limitations, risks, alternatives and available options are discussed to support informed decision-making.

Appropriate Referral

Some conditions benefit from input from other dental, medical or allied-health practitioners. Referral or collaborative care can be arranged where clinically appropriate.

Ongoing Review

Where appropriate, follow-up appointments are used to review symptoms, treatment response and any need to modify the management plan.

OUR APPROACH

The right treatment begins with the right assessment.

Not every headache originates from the jaw.

Not everyone who grinds their teeth has a temporomandibular disorder.

Not everyone who snores has obstructive sleep apnoea.

And not every person with sleep apnoea requires the same treatment.

Our approach is to first establish the likely diagnosis and contributing factors, then discuss treatment or referral where it is clinically appropriate.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

Start by understanding your jaw or sleep concerns.

If you are experiencing jaw pain, headaches associated with jaw symptoms, teeth grinding, snoring or concerns about sleep-disordered breathing, a consultation can help determine what further assessment or management may be appropriate.