Center For Headache & Tmj

For a little over a year I was having horrible daily headaches and neck pain. I had seen a primary care doctor, a neurologist, gotten MRI's, and x-rays, but no one knew what was wrong with me. It was hard to get motivated about anything......going to work, out with friends, etc. I was getting depressed, because I didn't think I would ever get better, and I just turned 32, so I have a lot of years ahead of me and didn't want to have to deal with this pain for the rest of my life. I started doing more research on my own, and that's when I came across the concept of night guards to prevent headaches. In August, I found Dr. Wilk's office on-line and made an appointment. He concluded that I was clenching my teeth at night, which was causing my muscles to contract and become strained which in turn was causing my headaches. His office prescribed an NTI night guard for me and within a week I could tell my headaches were better. I also started going to physical therapy for my neck pain, and physical therapy cured the remaining part of my headaches. I am so thankful for Dr. Wilk and my physical therapist Shane Bryant! I couldn't be happier right now! \r more

Dr. Wilk is excellent – professional and well informed; his knowledge of sleep apnea issues are on the cutting edge. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea; the sleep study center aggressively attempted to get me to use a CPAP machine. Luckily I did some research and found that an alternative to the CPAP is an oral dental appliance (a custom made mouthpiece that shifts the lower jaw forward which opens up the airway). On February 1, 2010 I used the dental appliance for the first time. I could tell the difference from day one. I felt better rested in the morning and the amount of sleep I need has decreased. Recently I had a follow up sleep study and I got an A+; slept as well as any “normal” person. The appliance is a superior alternative to CPAP for many with sleep apnea. more

Dr. Steve Wilk cured my TMJ. I sufferred from this problem for 20 years. I went to so, so, many specialists trying to get relief. It took years before I knew it was TMJ. Once I found out, I saw a couple other Doc's but no help. Dr. Steve knew just what to do. Thanks for your great help. Pros: Most compassionate doctor I have ever met Cons: Wish there were more of him more