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The best thing I have done...
....for myself, after ALL these many years of suffering...
drugs, drugs and many lost hours in the dark with migraines...
This is the third time I have had braces, and the 4th time I have gone thru mouth-split therapy...
Finding Dr. Joe was a miracle for me, as I now feel like I have a "relaxed" face, mouth, tongue, cheeks, jaw, head, neck, etc...and am on the way to recovery and a full smile that does not hurt when I chew, talk, yawn or eat... ( just some minor pain of dealing with wires, rubber-bands and a plastic splint)- small in comparison to years of too-many-to-count unsuccessful healthcare professionals that tried, but couldn’t quite hit the solution to my situation.
When I was younger ( before my face was grown), an ortho of years’ past felt it his duty to pull several permanent teeth, which, much to my dismay, I feel caused my mouth to cave in, and cause MUCH stress to my tmj joints. Compiled with years of graphic design, painting, grinding, stress, and a tonsillectomy when I was 30, which resulted in 2 emergency bleedings and a couple of JAW breaking experiences, I have been to every doctor under the sun to get a handle on constant headaches, pain in neck, back, etc... the neurologist liked to try every pain-killer available, the tmj specialists in Florida thought my problem would go away with splits in my shoes,(since after all the years of trauma, one leg was 2" shorter)- due to the constant stress of muscles spasms from my jaw, face, neck,back down to my legs...the Ortho’s in Missouri tried splints, and ortho to no avail.
I have been to acupuncture, alternative healing, etc...I finally found that YOGA was helpful, but now, that combined with Dr. Baba’s plan for me, I am feeling like a new woman!
I would encourage anyone who is suffering from tmj, to confidently trust in Dr. Joe’s ability to get to the core of the problem. He is diligent, persistent and thorough, and truly CARES about how you are doing, what you experience, and he learns from each of us to better help the next patient.
Every individual has unique situations, but I see that Dr. Joe’s entire staff is exposing themselves to much of their own medicine, which makes them compassionate to their patient’s needs, and understanding of " the process".
Has this experience been easy? no. Has there been times when I was frustrated? yes.
Have I felt a bit embarrassed or awkward? yes. Did I still have painful days & nights? yes.
Have I worried about the finances? yes. ( there are great ways for loans & payment plans)
Would I go thru it all again with Dr. Baba to get where I am now?
YOU betcha!
forever SMILING...and so very grateful to Dr. Joseph Baba and his dedicated staff!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deb Drager
"We Are What We Create"
