Navi Mumbai, (Maharashtra), [India], May 15, 2025: Most people don’t realize that the pain in their jaw, face, or head might have a name. Or that it could be treated without painkillers or invasive surgery. That’s the daily reality of orofacial pain. It hides in plain sight, is often misunderstood, and worse, misdiagnosed. But in the heart of Navi Mumbai, quiet change is taking place.
At Neocare Orofacial Pain Relief Center, people come in carrying pain they’ve been told to live with. Clicking jaws, locked joints, chronic headaches, unexplained facial discomfort, disturbed sleep from snoring or sleep apnea. Many have been on a long search for answers, visiting specialists and clinics with little relief. This is where they finally find hope.
Dr. Ruchika Sood is the reason behind that hope. She is one of the very few US Board Certified Orofacial Pain Consultants practicing in India. With over 22 years of clinical experience in India and the United States, Dr. Sood has helped more than 1000 patients regain function and reclaim a better quality of life. Her approach is unique. She listens closely, investigates deeply, and treats with a focus on the root cause, not just symptoms.
Dr. Sood holds a clinical fellowship in Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain and an MDS from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. She is also a proud member of several respected pain societies including the American Academy of Orofacial Pain, the International Association for the Study of Pain, and the Mumbai Pain Society.
The center she leads is the first in India dedicated exclusively to orofacial pain. At Neocare, the treatment philosophy is integrated and non-invasive. No unnecessary procedures. No shortcuts. Just a careful combination of American protocols and Indian clinical insights designed to bring long-term relief. Whether it’s TMJ disorders, facial nerve pain, sleep-related issues like snoring or sleep apnea, every patient receives personalized care.
Dr. Sood has also delivered over 400 lectures and 50 workshops across India, spreading awareness about these often-overlooked issues. She regularly speaks at global conferences and has published her work in leading journals such as Neurology India and Acta Scientific Dental Sciences.
