Paula's Testimonial

Age:

Started Treatment:

July 2007

Overall, how would you describe your experience at TMJ Therapy?

I have had a great experience here with both Dr. McMillan and Kalleen, the massage therapist. Since beginning treatment, my mouth is beautiful and I have learned how to relax when pressure is on and I am able to recognize when I am putting too much stress on my jaw.

How was your experience with Dr. McMillan?

Before even touching my mouth, Dr. McMillan did a thorough exam and a full compliment of X-rays. He was straightforward with his diagnosis and gave a clear explanation of what needed to be done. He even had a great solution for my husbands sleep apnea. No CPAP machine!

What symptoms brought you to see Dr. McMillan?

I have suffered from migraine headaches for 20 years, and thought they are now part of my life(as I have other problems that contribute), Dr. McMillan was confident that I could have an improvement with the severity and seemingly weekly attacks. My neighbor recommended Dr. McMillan to me for treatment of my migraines. I had him straighten my teeth with orthodontics as well.

How do you feel your condition has improved?

Even thought I will most likely have migraines for the rest of my life, I have learned to recognize and avoid major stress levels that unnecessarily increase teeth clenching and adding to my pain. I have an appliance that I wear faithfully every night. It is designed to take away the pressure of clenching so that I don't end up with a tension headache.

Is there anything else you would like to let us know?

My right side of my mouth was so tense. The muscles were pulling my whole jaw off center, and adding to my migraines. I clenched so hard that when I finally relax, the muscle swells and blocks off the eustachian tube in my right ear, and the ear cannot drain. The headache that is a result of this blockage is the worst pain I have ever encountered. Since the beginning treatment, I have only experienced one of those headaches, and that was due to my stupidity of not wearing the appliance! I am greatful to have found Dr. McMillan. He is knowledgeable about the intricate bones and muscles in the jaw and around the ear, and can help avoid awful surgeries that may not help. I recommend TMJ Therapy to anyone suffering from jaw pain, and recommend they get in soon.