Sumar - "Pain-free lifestyle I am living now " - November 2007

Back in 1996 I broke my jaw after falling on the concrete in my driveway. After my surgery on my condyle and mandible, I got full set of braces.  When my braces came off that's when my TMJ started.  My symptoms of TMJ stared off light and after about six years it became so severe that I had migraines three days on and one day off, clicking of the jaw popping and jaw pain.

I started looking in to having another surgery, but after my insurance denied that, I ended up being referred to Dr. Patel for treatment.  Dr. Patel recommended a daytime and nighttime splint and some physical therapy and also to see a chiropractor.  After three or four physical therapy treatments, my symptoms were gone.  I can't thank Dr. Patel enough for the pain-free lifestyle I am living now.  I would highly recommend this treatment to anymore with TMJ before committing to any unnecessary surgery.

Cathy - "It was the best decision I ever made" - November 2007

I am healed!  And to top it off, I was healed WITHOUT medication or surgery.  Years of clenching my jaw suddenly left me with excruciating jaw and facial pain; I couldn't even open my mouth all the way.  My traditional MD and DDS prescribed muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatories for me; they did not work.

Finally, I made an appointment with Dr. Patel; it was the best decision I ever made.  The TMJ I suddenly suffered was only a symptom of other issues.  It was evident after the first visit that my posture and gait were in need of improvement.  So, I started seeing Dr. Seaney who has since helped me 'straighten out'.  It's so true when they say that all bones are connected in some way or another.

I am happy to report that I am pain free and can open my mouth as wide as I used to.  The fact is, I was pain free a few days after my first visit; it was unbelievable.  And, to think all this was possible without surgery or medication.  WOW!  Kudos to The Center because they've got something good going on here.

Sherry and Shelley are awesome.  They somehow know the pain that every patient is going through and can certainly sympathize.  How nice is that?  Plus, I've never had to wait long for my appointments.  The office staff is very timely and considerate.  A definite plus!

Thanks again....

Kelly - "Pain: Locking, Popping & Clicking" - November 2006

In August of 2005, I began to have a click when opening and closing my mouth. The click then escalated into a loud pop and slight pain. Then, I began experiencing severe jaw popping and locking, joint noises, headaches, and worst of all horrific pain. I went to my dentist to see if he could help me but he couldn't. He then referred me to an oral surgeon who also said he
didn't treat TMJ. So, I decided to call the Doctor who removed my wisdom teeth and he, thankfully, referred me to Dr. Patel.

I first went to Dr. Patel in early September of 2005. Walking into his office, I was desperate to find an answer of how to help the immense pain I was experiencing. When I was called into the back, Dr. Patel was able to realize the amount of pain I was in and assured me that after doing a few tests/x-rays that he would hopefully find a solution to my problem and he did!

When I first went to Dr. Patel I could barely open my mouth without having pain, locking, popping, or clicking. I had pain when talking, eating, and upon waking up in the morning. Dr. Patel explained to me what was going on to perhaps cause me this pain. He ended up fitting me for a daytime and nighttime splint to help realign my jaw. I also went through 3 treatments of
Iontopriosis and was put on anti-inflammatory and a face cream to help reduce my pain. Dr. Patel also recommended for me to begin taking JuicePlus+ and to go to a chiropractor for structural purposes that were affecting my jaw.

I followed all of the recommendations given to me by Dr. Patel and his staff. With that, in June of 2006 I was able to stop wearing my splint! Dr. Patel relieved me of all of the pain, popping, and locking that I was experiencing. I have now gained back my full range of motion in my mouth without any pain whatsoever! I cannot thank everyone at The Center for TMJ Therapy
enough for what they have done for me! With all of the pain I was in, I was desperate to find someone who could help me fix it and Dr. Patel was the one! The entire time I was in treatment with him, I always felt that I was dealing with the best and now I truly believe that! Thanks Dr. Patel for relieving me of my pain!

Kathleen - "Restored Quality of LIfe" - July 2006

"For 20 years plus I have suffered from TMJ/D issues – jaw popping, earaches, headaches, neck pain, dizziness, numbness – you name it! I had been to oral surgeons and dentists who told me that I should wait until “I couldn’t take it anymore” before seeking surgical treatment. During this time it seems that surgery was my only option. I even had several emergency room visits during the past 20 years for seemingly unrelated issues but in hindsight I can now see that they may have truly been TMJ related problems.

Well, this year my jaw locked shut and wouldn’t open. I was desperate and “couldn’t take it anymore”. I was in bad shape. I searched high and low and finally found the Center for TMJ Therapy. From the first phone call that I made I knew I had found the “right place”. Sherry answered the phone and she knew exactly what I was going through – after all that I had been through over the years I couldn’t believe she understood my problem and Sherry is so nice too! I can’t say enough great things about her. Sherry set me up for an initial consultation and Shelly then took over to perform diagnostics (all done in the office – no running around town for test after test). Shelly displayed the most professional and confident attitude. Her skills and experience made me feel confident also. She is one in a million!
Shelly then turned me over to Dr. Patel who is “FABULOUS”! He knew precisely from the diagnostic work how to proceed with my case. Dr. Patel is very intelligent and knowledgeable. He began right away in treating me with the use of day and night appliances, therapy and iontophoresis. Dr.
Patel treats the whole person so my treatment may be different from what other patients experience but it worked for me.

I also started chiropractic care with Dr. Shawn Seaney. Now I was a bit skeptical about how chiropractic care would benefit me but all my skepticism is gone. In fact, he’s not just your normal chiropractor – Dr. Seaney actually specializes in chiropractic care for TMJ/D patients. I now understand that the “hip bone is connected to the jaw bone” just like they used to teach in school. Dr. Seaney’s adjustments were a VITAL part of my treatment! I had actually experienced anxiety attacks over the past 20 years (seemingly unrelated) but since receiving chiropractic care from Dr.
Seaney I have not experienced even the slightest anxiety attack. I don’t believe that is a coincidence.

Today, I am happy to say, I can now open my mouth as wide as three fingers or 47+ mm. I have regained function in my jaw and my pain is GONE – no surgery! That says it all!

Sherry, Shelly, Dr. Patel and Dr. Seaney – give yourselves a BIG “pat on the back” – You all provided me with more than a service; you have restored my quality of life beyond my expectations – You can’t put a price tag on that!
Thank you all."

Jerry - "Life Without Pain" - June 2006

"I can't remember a time when I didn't have TMJ. My regular dentist had tried to treat it and then sent me to an orthodontist. He tried to treat it and finally told me that you have to know who to send you to for special problems. He sent me to Doctor's Maggan and Patel. Doctor's Maggan and Patel treated the jaw and they sent me to a chiropractor, Dr. Shawn Seaney, who worked in conjunction with them treating the jaw, neck, and shoulder pain.

It has been 5 months now and I can't believe the changes. No more waking up with a morning headache; no more waking up with a sore and stiff jaw after a night of dreaming about crushing my teeth; no more popping and clicking each time that I opened and closed my jaw; no more getting my jaw stuck in a position where it would not open or close; no more pain!

Going to a dentist has never been a pleasant thought for me, but walking into their office and having Sherry greet you and then having Shelley do the x-rays and tests with such a happy attitude made the experience truly one where I looked forward to the visits. You don't realize what a relief it can be to live without the pain and discomfort until it is gone. I reported to my regular dentist what had been done, and almost forgot to mention that the jaw popping was gone; it had been so long since I had heard it! Thank you to everyone who helped me return to life without pain again. "

Natasha - "A Wonderful Relief " - October 2005

"I would like to thank you for the treatment you are giving me for my TMJ. I have suffered with TMJ for many years and it’s a wonderful relief not to feel the popping, clicking & locking of jaw I have experienced. The results from my treatment have been amazing. I am grateful too for your recommendation for me to visit with a Chiropractor. Dr. Shawn Seaney at Forsyth Spinal, has brought healing to my neck and most of all has brought relief to a lot of upper back pain which I was experiencing. I am very fortunate to be attended to by such experienced doctors. Thank-you for all your help! "

Evelyn - "A World of Difference" - June 2005

"Dear Dr. Patel and Staff,
Thank you so much for helping me out with my TMJ. Ever since I started the treatments, my facial pain totally went away. The orthotic appliances have helped so much with my jaw. Wow has it made a big difference in my jaw. Also, the pain behind my ear and neck went away. With all the precautions to take that you had given me along with using the day/night orthotics, it truly has made a world of a difference. Most of all, for recommending me to Dr. Fanning for Chiropractic treatments which not only has helped with my jaw and neck but most of all my back/posture. I no longer feel the tension I had behind my neck and to the right side of my face. I can actually stand up in position for more than 30 minutes without feeling like a load of bricks is coming down on my shoulders. I hope others that are going through the same condition as I (TMJ) can get your help and have the privilege of becoming and feeling better.
May God continue to use you as a blessing to others with their health! "
Thank you again,
your Dental/TMJ patient

Danny - "WOW!!" - May 2005

"For years I have lived with pain. Pain in my ears, pain in my shoulders, pain in my neck, and WOW...the terrible headaches to wake up with. I have been to a chiropractors, use many bottles of Mineral Ice for pain and tons of Advil. Finally, I had an Ear Nose and Throat specialist check my ears as they were both hurting severely and the pain seemed to radiate down into my throat. The ENT said he thought I had TMJ. Well, you could have knocked me over with a feather as I had never heard of this whatever TMJ and the acronym is a lot easier than trying to say this LONG word . I found Dr. Patel and his wonderful staff and he/they began to work up my case history, take measurements, X-rays, and impressions. I was totally shocked when I started wearing my appliances. Yeah it took a couple of days to get used to them being in my mouth but, to then realize that my pain was going away. No morning headaches, no earaches, no neck pain. WOW!! This was terrific!!! Someone has worked a miracle in my life and has given me days without severe pain. If you are suffering with these symptoms...have it checked out. If it is TMJ...put your trust in Dr. Patel and his staff to wonderfully see you through each step of the process. Believe me that there is no reason to live day after day in severe pain when there is help. Dr. Patel and his staff will rejoice and be glad with you, and me each time we look to them and proclaim..My pain is gone. Man...what a wonderful sound those words have...don't wait...start your treatment process ASAP and see/feel the miracle unfold. Thank you! "

Cynthia - "A Full Recovery" - August 2004

"In 1999 I was involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in whiplash. For the next four plus years, during times of stress or tension, I would experience facial numbness directly related to the nerve damage from the accident. After various therapies, all of which only temporarily made a difference, Dr. Patel suggested we attempt permanent correction with the use of a splint. In connection with Chiropractic care, the splint therapy has reduced the rate of occurrence by at least 75%. And this continues to improve with time. For the first time in a very long time, I can now look forward to a full recovery. Thank you Drs. Patel and Maggan!