Patient Reviews
Testimonials from TMD & Sleep Apnea Patients
“I have chronic jaw and neck pain due to temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Previous surgery and therapy relieved some of the symptoms but my old appliance had worn out. Dr. Russell and his team of trained dental assistants worked with me to fit a new oral appliance, explaining the process and taking care to give me the best possible treatment. I’m thrilled with the outcome. The new appliance is comfortable and is helping the muscles in my head, jaw and neck relax even more than my first one. I also feel confident that the oral appliance will help me age more comfortably.”
— L Oman
“My primary physician, after reviewing my concern of right ear pain and chronic breathing distress referred me to a Capital ENT physician. The doctor offered two options, (1) surgery (a turbinate reduction and septoplasty) and (2) a referral to Russell & Bode Dentistry for a consultation and full examination due to years of grinding my teeth being the root-cause of my chronic ear pain. Dr. Russell also concurred recommending surgery for complete resolution.
Steven Russell completed a CT scan of my head to analyze jaw and neck pain, breathing concerns, muscle palpitation with a treatment plan to resolve any sleep disturbances and breathing issues to include making a new sleep device to alleviate my grinding.
From my first visit with Dr. Russell and his amazing staff, my chronic pain level was a 7- 8+ (on a scale of 1 – 10). Over a two month time frame together with my laser treatment (which reduces muscle swelling at various points in my jaw, temple area neck and shoulder together with completing a sleep study to monitor my sleep pattern while awaiting the month it took to make my sleep device; diagnosing every step of the way my progress and pain level.
I wish I would have known about this type of treatment years ago as Dr. Russell’s treatment plan has resolved my ear, neck and shoulder pain and once my nasal surgery is done, I will enjoy a peaceful night of sleep which I never realized could be until my introduction to Dr. Russell.
I know there are many of us that live with grinding issues (which cause serious bone loss in our jaw); now aware there is a resolution to mitigate this problem …. Russell & Bode Dentistry!”