TMJ, Sleep Therapy & Airway Orthodontics specializes in preventing and treating headaches, TMJ/TMD and sleep breathing disorders as well as comprehensive orthodontics centered around breathing. The main cause of temporomandibular joint pain is directly correlated with breathing problems (sleep apnea, snoring, mouth breathing), chronic pain, and physical trauma.
If left untreated, TMJ disorders can lead to chronic headaches, neck pain, and migraines. Mindful orthodontic treatment can cure and prevent breathing disorders in both children and many adults. Braces and wires are not necessary for all patients, though a detailed, thoughtful personalized evaluation is absolutely imperative to ensure maximum improvement.
If left untreated, TMJ disorders can lead to chronic headaches, neck pain, and migraines. Mindful orthodontic treatment can cure and prevent breathing disorders in both children and many adults. Braces and wires are not necessary for all patients, though a detailed, thoughtful personalized evaluation is absolutely imperative to ensure maximum improvement.
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As you search the information highway, you'll read about signs and symptoms and treatments of TMJ disorder, and headaches and facial pain, but you won't see the explanation of why these symptoms exist in the first place. You'll see common treatment plans of being fitted with a "night guard, " while research shows that 40% of such appliances can make symptoms 50% worse.
So many processes in our bodies are related to a properly functioning breathing system. Discover how the disruption of silent, nasal breathing can affect digestion, brain function, mood, behavior, attention, growth, clenching, grinding, crowded teeth, heart health, circulation, posture, mouth pain, head pain, body pain, mobility, numbness, tinnitus, balance, metabolism, table manners, and more.
Behind that smile is the knowledge that you gave yourself or your child the opportunity for the longest possible life, free of pain. Thoughtful, in-depth analysis of your or your child's anatomy, physiology and neurology is the only way to accurately predict the outcome of treatment. Straightening teeth and making a beautiful smile is the easy part.
Reviews (9)
Jeffrey Byam
Jan 03, 2022
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Both of my kids had their braces done by Dr. Walker and her team.
My son just got his braces off for good last week. Excellent. Amazing job!!!! I love how Dr. Walker and her team consider the whole health of the indivdual along with making sure that the changes the braces make in one's mouth do not alter one's looks in a negative manner. My hat is off to Dr. Walker and her staff!!! Thank you so very much!!!
My son just got his braces off for good last week. Excellent. Amazing job!!!! I love how Dr. Walker and her team consider the whole health of the indivdual along with making sure that the changes the braces make in one's mouth do not alter one's looks in a negative manner. My hat is off to Dr. Walker and her staff!!! Thank you so very much!!!
Candice Stimson
Jul 14, 2021
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Emma Murdoch
May 24, 2021
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I started with a jaw that clicked all day and locked at night, along with ringing in the ears and neck pain. I had known that it wasn’t ideal, but college stress brought my attention to my discomfort. I was experiencing a more tired and tense jaw so I reached out to TMJ Vermont and I'm so glad I did.
Welcoming staff attends to your needs while showing you how to notice what your body is asking of you. They gave careful attention to the progress I was making, and in less than six months, I became far more comfortable in my everyday life. The simplest things like eating and sleeping are so much
Welcoming staff attends to your needs while showing you how to notice what your body is asking of you. They gave careful attention to the progress I was making, and in less than six months, I became far more comfortable in my everyday life. The simplest things like eating and sleeping are so much
Adam Fasoli
Apr 04, 2021
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Christopher Ruggerio
Jan 27, 2021
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I wish I could give them zero stars!!
My 9 yr old daughter has had an appointment scheduled for her since November. Today (January 14th) my wife received a call from the office about her appointment this Monday, January 18th. They told us they were SORRY but weren't taking any new patients. After 2 months of waiting!
This is TERRIBLE service & a questionable business practice! Who does something like this. My wife was in tears today. You should be ashamed of yourself Dr. Walker, what kind of practices are you running?
My 9 yr old daughter has had an appointment scheduled for her since November. Today (January 14th) my wife received a call from the office about her appointment this Monday, January 18th. They told us they were SORRY but weren't taking any new patients. After 2 months of waiting!
This is TERRIBLE service & a questionable business practice! Who does something like this. My wife was in tears today. You should be ashamed of yourself Dr. Walker, what kind of practices are you running?
Kyle Metayer
Jun 09, 2020
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After four months of treatment with Dr. Walker, I am completely symptom free from TMD. My headaches, jaw pain, clicking, popping, neck pain, and shoulder pain are all gone. The full office staff was always friendly and professional and greeted me by name as soon as I walked in the door. I’ve rarely experienced such patient centric treatment in a medical environment. Initially I avoided treatment with Dr. Walker because I believed it would not be covered by my insurance. I spent three and a half years in pain undergoing treatment by other providers as well as total out-of-pocket costs similar
Michael & Leah McDermott
May 03, 2020
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I went to see Dr. Walker due to jaw pain. I had many other complaints as well: headaches, clenching, neck pain, ear pain- the list goes on and on. The biggest complaint was my jaw though. My daughter who is a dental hygienist, said I need to see a TMJ specialist. I researched and read reviews and decided to drive over an hour to see Dr. Walker. I am so glad I did! My first visit was a little confusing to me- she was telling me I have breathing issues which was causing these symptoms. As a nurse, I was open to listening to her explanation but the physical evaluation she performed made me a believer
Cassie Wilson
Oct 12, 2019
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This place is absolutely amazing! The staff is outstanding, extremely nice and Dr Walker is so fun and energetic, i LOVE coming here!! They actually seem to care about you and actually seem to wanna help you feel better. They don’t seem like all they care about is money, they truly care about you. The treatment i received was fast and easy to follow!! it didn’t make my day any harder, i didn’t have to stop doing this or stop doing that! If it wasn’t for this team right here, i would be in extreme amount of pain like i was almost 5 months ago!! This is the best doctors office ever !
Michelle Brewster
Aug 01, 2019
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At 48, I believed Migraines and Vertigo were the norm for my daily life. I have tried medications, surgery, alternative treatments, weight loss, and goofy bandaids for the past 30+ years. When my dentist suggested meeting with Dr. Walker, I was spent, done, not really interested. But I made a promise to hear her out. Even in the first appointment, I wasn't sure. Time and money were on the line, and little faith left. But my husband pushed me to try one more time. Now, I am Alert, Awake, NO Vertigo, and Migraine free for a whole month. I have completed the treatment, have a nighttime appliance I
