Patient Testimonials
TMJ Services
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I wish I would have done this years ago!! After only a few weeks I am so much better! No more morning head aches, neck pain or ringing in my ears! I have stopped relaying on advil for my pain control! I was in a lot of pain most evening and I would massage my jaw with little relief, I am happy to say I don’t do that anymore!
- Amy M
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I came in with pain and unable to open my mouth all the way. I received my appliance and within two weeks I had relief from pain and major discomfort. My only regret is that I didn’t come sooner.
- Karen C
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I went to my doctor for chronic ear pain. He sent me to an ENT who immediately recommended Dr. Urbanek for TMJ. I came in Dr. Urbanek went over the whole procedure thoroughly and how the mouth piece would work. Once I received it I immediately started wearing it. Three weeks later I am pain free. For seven months I had constant ear pain, in three weeks I have no ear pain.
- Tonya R
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
My experience has helped me avoid lock jaw that I had started experiencing quite often. My jaws ached and I could not close my mouth or even eat properly without pain. The Dr fitted me with a device that I have worn for about ten weeks full time to keep me from gritting my teeth especially at night time. I am now wearing the device only at night and have no trouble sleeping nor has my jaws locked up on me anymore. I have appreciated being able to sleep restfully and not dread waking up with jaw pain. Thank you for helping me. It has made such a big difference.
- Kathy S
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
This process to treat my TMD has been very helpful and effective. It has cleared up about 85-90% of my symptoms and pain. I highly recommend this treatment. Thanks!
- Nathan S
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I originally went to my dentist with complaints that my teeth no longer lined up. Essentially, when I tried to bite down, my front teeth hit before my back teeth. It was causing a lot of discomfort. When I told my dentist she exclaimed, “that should not be happening!” For 5 years, no-one believed my problem was a real problem. Dr. Amy Coogler (Dentist) is fantastic and told me to seek out a TMJ consult. Upon self reflection, I realized I wasn’t just clenching my jaw at night. I was clenching my jaw at all times. During my first visit with Dr. Urbina (TMJ), he explained to me all the issues that can be linked/associated with TMJ. I thought it had just been a byproduct of a bad tooth removal 5 years previous, but he theorizes that I’ve been clenching my jaw for the majority of my life based off of bone growth. I was told my jaw muscles are too strong and thus causes the bones to develop more to compensate. The amount of inflammation in my jaw muscle was far greater than I knew. One of my complaints was this seemingly random facial pain that was localized below my left eye. It was inconsistent and a sharp pain. Google would suggest that I have brain cancer. Dr. Urbina explained that the TM Joint is so integrated with the surrounding area, that it is entirely possible to have been caused by my sever jaw clenching. I was also intermittently dizzy later diagnosed with an inner ear crystals problem. Who’s to say this also was not related to my clenching? It potentially could have been a driving factor. Regardless, after using the Urbanek device, the pain below my left eye has completely resolved. I have not had a single event of it since beginning treatment. Dizziness is still happening every couple of months but seems to be related to lying down too quickly instead. The inflammation of my jaw is still semi-present but the overall soreness and uncomfortable nature of my jaw muscles has improved. I now wear the device at night three days in a row and take a day off in between. I will continue to come to his office and talk about my progress. We have now scheduled an orthodontist referral to assess what improvements can be done with fixing my bite. I thank Dr. Urbina for his expertise and teaching skills. I have learned a lot about this and try to spread the message that this pain is remarkably treatable.
- Brett B
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I came in with major jaw popping and pain from inflammation. I was also having quite a few headaches from all the pain and soreness in my jaw. Since I have been using this splint I don’t have the pain from the inflammation anymore, the popping in my jaw has very little anymore. I am not having any headaches from having pain in my jaw either. I am very happy to have came and gotten help with the splint.
- Jennifer H
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I came in to the office having headaches at the base of my neck and ear pain every single day. Since wearing the device, the ear pain and headaches are completely gone. I was nervous about wearing the device, especially trying to sleep with it, but it’s super comfortable. I am very impressed!
- Shelly H
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I came to see Dr Urbanek after experiencing pain symptoms in my left jaw area. I had popping sounds whenever I opened my mouth and continued pain throughout the day. Dr Urbanek examined me and fit me with the device. I was told to wear 24/7 for 3 wks. After 2 weeks, I could see a tremendous improvement. I continue to wear my device as requested and after 3 weeks I have no pain- minimal soreness, mostly im the morning after grinding the night before (I know this because of marks on the appliance). I am so thankful for this treatment and the success . My smile is bigger, and no more pain! What a great success story!
- Janet S
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I had headaches, neck pain and right shoulder pain for almost thirty years. I have ringing in my ears and sinus issues. It wasn’t until I started having severe right jaw pain that I finally got relief from these multiple symptoms. After three weeks of wearing the Urbanek TMJ splint, the pain has drastically gone away. My jaw pain went away in the first week! The neck and shoulder pain is at a minimum. I no longer take pain medication daily, it’s been about a week since I have taken any pain medication. The sinus issues are coming down too. I highly recommend the Urbanek Device. I am looking forward to the being system free in the coming weeks. Thank you Dr. Urbanek!
- Ben W
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
After suffering with extreme jaw, neck and ear pain, as well as other symptoms, a friend of mine told me about the success she had with a TMJ device from Dr Urbanek. I had tried night guards, Physical Therapy and Botox. This device has helped me more than the rest of those treatments combined. I feel so much better! It’s a simple solution. I’m very thankful that it worked.
- Haley L
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
When my dentist referred me here, my TMJ symptoms were so severe that I could not open my mouth wide enough to use a fork or spoon, and my jaw would lock when I opened it too wide. I had a plethora of other symptoms daily, including piercing jaw pain, that have dissipated over the last several months due to the use of my TMJ device. I am grateful for Dr. Urbina and recommended that anyone suffering from TMJ, consider using this device. It has improved my quality of life tremendously.
- Jackson M
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I had left jaw pain, clicking of my jaw, stress in my neck & regular headaches. Within 3 months of using the splint 24 hrs a day, the jaw pain & clicking disappeared. Within months more, the headaches stopped & the stress in my neck has almost discontinued. I have accidentally forgotten to put it in a few nights. On those nights I have awakened after a few hours & identified that the splint was missing & immediately got up to put it in to get a peaceful night’s sleep!
- Betty Z
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I had been in a lot of pain for years, with headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain etc… tried so many options to treat TMD, and nothing had worked. Decided to give DR Urbanek treatment a try! Glad I did! Three weeks ago I got my device, I’m only wearing it afternoons and nights due to its really hard to talk with it in, my job requires me to talk. However with in 3 weeks this device has took 90% of the pain away! I highly recommend this device!
- Rikki J
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
When I first came my ear hurt and jaw was swollen and ear ringing and headaches. Now everything is gone except the ear ringing. I am very happy with the process.
- Sun A
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Nice and most importantly knowledgeable staff. The results should speak for themselves. I came to Dr Urbanek desperate being my mouth would only open 35 mm. Unable to eat without discomfort. The device is simple to use and effective. After three weeks I have regained full range of motion in my jaw.
- Anonymous
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I came in with severe jaw and shoulder pain, not able to open my mouth very wide and popped every time I opened my mouth. After wearing weeks all time then just wearing at night I can say no more shoulder or jaw pain. This device is wonderful and well worth the money, I never would have thought it but it has been a life changer.
- Tammy H
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I have suffered with migraines for 30 years and over the last 2.5 years neck and shoulder pain, fullness and ringing of the ears. I’ve seen several Dr’s for this problem and no one seemed to have a solution. About a month ago I visited my dentist for what I thought was a toothache. After an x ray he said it wasn’t a toothache but TMJ. He referred me to Dr Urbanek and he fitted me for the TMJ Splint. This is week 3 and I have experienced significant improvement! I’m so happy to have found TMJ Specialist!
- Bridget M
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I came into the office seeking help with jaw pain so severe that I was suffering with severe headaches, pain inside my left ear, neck and shoulder pain, and the inability to open my mouth to chew without pain. Three weeks later, those symptoms are all being kept at bay when I faithfully wear the Urbanek device. The headaches are gone, neck ear and shoulder pain are non-existent, and there is pain when I chew. Thanks for the great intervention.
- Theresa P
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I learned about Dr. Urbanek’s office when I was experiencing a TMJ flare so severe that eating soup was a challenge. The mouth splint has worked wonders for me. We’ve tweaked it several times, and the results are worth the lengthy process. I didn’t realize how much of my chronic headaches and jaw pain were stemming from TMJD. My frequency of pain has decreased by 80-90%. My only regret is that I didn’t know about this option sooner.
- Hannah M
Patient Success Stories
Many people who experience unexplained headaches, earaches, neck pain, jaw pain, vertigo or shoulder/arm pain do not realize that these symptoms are due to the inflammation in their JAW JOINT resulting in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders.
“I have had over 30 yrs. of headache and frequent earaches which have gotten much more frequent and painful. after 3 weeks of use of the splint have had a 90 percent decrease of symptoms. now a very happy lady.” Nancy M.
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I’ve had jaw issues since I was very young. My parents didn’t really know what caused it and it never caused pain so I just lived with it for a while. It wasn’t until I started dating my fiance, who would no longer sit beside me at the dinner table because of the popping, that I decided to seek out information about the popping. My dentist recommended Dr. Urbanek because he knew exactly what was wrong when I told him about my popping. Dr. Urbanek has easily become my favorite doctor to come to. He described all of my issues in simple terms that I could understand and took the time to listen to my concerns. I have been wearing my mouthpiece for almost 3 months, 24/7. I can say my jaw no longer pops on the right side and has slowed down on the left side.” M.G.
“After years of symptoms in just a matter of a few months my symptoms have greatly improved. I had developed many symptoms and was in a lot of pain and could barely open my mouth. It .only a few short months most of my symptoms had improved. No pain and could open my mouth. I hope to continue to improve.” D.F.
“What a Relief!! I was having so much pain with my TMJ that i consulted my dentist with needing a new mouth appliance . He recommended me to a Dr. Urbanek . He ask me all these questions & of course i had all the symptoms . It started about 35 years . I got hit in the jaw with a softball . I got married right before i turned 20 so it was in the first years of marriage that my jaws started locking when i would yawn . I got my first mouth piece & wore it day and night for about a year . I had it for about 3 or 4 years until i wore holes in it. I finally got another one . Had to keep getting it fixed . Finally it just didn’t fit right anymore . I went with out one for so long that i didn’t realize it was harming me more and more everyday. Headaches all the time, neck & shoulder pain . My jaws were getting so wore out that they were starting to lock up again and my ear started hurting . When the other ear started ringing ,popping & i got where i couldn’t hear good I had to do something !! I came & seen Dr.U got fitted for a different mouth piece. I have wore it for 3 weeks day and night and LET ME TELL YOU I AM FEELING like my old self again !! If you are having any problems please give him a call !!” Kim Davis
“No more headaches!! For many years I went to multiple doctors and was misdiagnosed for my headaches, ear ringing, and dizziness. Finally my primary doctor referred me to Dr. Urbanek. After that it was history. He turned my whole life around by giving me the splint. I was able to function on a daily basis without having all of my symptoms. If you have the same symptoms then I would recommend him to anyone. The splint will change your life.” Yolanda
“Before meeting Dr. Urbanek I’d suffered jaw pain and locking for years. In just the first 3 weeks I haven’t felt any jaw pain at all. The headaches, dizziness, and other symptoms have all but disappeared as well. It’s night and day from before receiving my device. I can’t thank Dr. Urbanek and his great team enough!” Katherine
“I was having severe jaw pain in jaw popping and was referred to Dr. Urbanek by another Doctor because I was clueless on what to do or where to go. I was told I needed to see a TMJ specialist and I asked my Doctor to send me to the best he knew, and he was a 100% correct, Dr Urbanek and his staff are the best.I went from 0 to 100% with Dr. Urbanek’s mouthpiece which had made to fit my mouth and my needs. By listening and doing everything he told me to do, it was well worth it. Now I don’t have to feel pain anymore. The mouthpiece looks and feels a lot like my own top denture and it didn’t take long to where I got comfortable wearing it. I can’t thank Dr. Urbanek and his staff enough for everything they have done for me! So again thank you all.” Penny
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TMJ Services
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I wish I would have done this years ago!! After only a few weeks I am so much better! No more morning head aches, neck pain or ringing in my ears! I have stopped relaying on advil for my pain control! I was in a lot of pain most evening and I would massage my jaw with little relief, I am happy to say I don’t do that anymore!
- Amy M
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I came in with pain and unable to open my mouth all the way. I received my appliance and within two weeks I had relief from pain and major discomfort. My only regret is that I didn’t come sooner.
- Karen C
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I went to my doctor for chronic ear pain. He sent me to an ENT who immediately recommended Dr. Urbanek for TMJ. I came in Dr. Urbanek went over the whole procedure thoroughly and how the mouth piece would work. Once I received it I immediately started wearing it. Three weeks later I am pain free. For seven months I had constant ear pain, in three weeks I have no ear pain.
- Tonya R
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
My experience has helped me avoid lock jaw that I had started experiencing quite often. My jaws ached and I could not close my mouth or even eat properly without pain. The Dr fitted me with a device that I have worn for about ten weeks full time to keep me from gritting my teeth especially at night time. I am now wearing the device only at night and have no trouble sleeping nor has my jaws locked up on me anymore. I have appreciated being able to sleep restfully and not dread waking up with jaw pain. Thank you for helping me. It has made such a big difference.
- Kathy S
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
This process to treat my TMD has been very helpful and effective. It has cleared up about 85-90% of my symptoms and pain. I highly recommend this treatment. Thanks!
- Nathan S
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I originally went to my dentist with complaints that my teeth no longer lined up. Essentially, when I tried to bite down, my front teeth hit before my back teeth. It was causing a lot of discomfort. When I told my dentist she exclaimed, “that should not be happening!” For 5 years, no-one believed my problem was a real problem. Dr. Amy Coogler (Dentist) is fantastic and told me to seek out a TMJ consult. Upon self reflection, I realized I wasn’t just clenching my jaw at night. I was clenching my jaw at all times. During my first visit with Dr. Urbina (TMJ), he explained to me all the issues that can be linked/associated with TMJ. I thought it had just been a byproduct of a bad tooth removal 5 years previous, but he theorizes that I’ve been clenching my jaw for the majority of my life based off of bone growth. I was told my jaw muscles are too strong and thus causes the bones to develop more to compensate. The amount of inflammation in my jaw muscle was far greater than I knew. One of my complaints was this seemingly random facial pain that was localized below my left eye. It was inconsistent and a sharp pain. Google would suggest that I have brain cancer. Dr. Urbina explained that the TM Joint is so integrated with the surrounding area, that it is entirely possible to have been caused by my sever jaw clenching. I was also intermittently dizzy later diagnosed with an inner ear crystals problem. Who’s to say this also was not related to my clenching? It potentially could have been a driving factor. Regardless, after using the Urbanek device, the pain below my left eye has completely resolved. I have not had a single event of it since beginning treatment. Dizziness is still happening every couple of months but seems to be related to lying down too quickly instead. The inflammation of my jaw is still semi-present but the overall soreness and uncomfortable nature of my jaw muscles has improved. I now wear the device at night three days in a row and take a day off in between. I will continue to come to his office and talk about my progress. We have now scheduled an orthodontist referral to assess what improvements can be done with fixing my bite. I thank Dr. Urbina for his expertise and teaching skills. I have learned a lot about this and try to spread the message that this pain is remarkably treatable.
- Brett B
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I came in with major jaw popping and pain from inflammation. I was also having quite a few headaches from all the pain and soreness in my jaw. Since I have been using this splint I don’t have the pain from the inflammation anymore, the popping in my jaw has very little anymore. I am not having any headaches from having pain in my jaw either. I am very happy to have came and gotten help with the splint.
- Jennifer H
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I came in to the office having headaches at the base of my neck and ear pain every single day. Since wearing the device, the ear pain and headaches are completely gone. I was nervous about wearing the device, especially trying to sleep with it, but it’s super comfortable. I am very impressed!
- Shelly H
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I came to see Dr Urbanek after experiencing pain symptoms in my left jaw area. I had popping sounds whenever I opened my mouth and continued pain throughout the day. Dr Urbanek examined me and fit me with the device. I was told to wear 24/7 for 3 wks. After 2 weeks, I could see a tremendous improvement. I continue to wear my device as requested and after 3 weeks I have no pain- minimal soreness, mostly im the morning after grinding the night before (I know this because of marks on the appliance). I am so thankful for this treatment and the success . My smile is bigger, and no more pain! What a great success story!
- Janet S
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I had headaches, neck pain and right shoulder pain for almost thirty years. I have ringing in my ears and sinus issues. It wasn’t until I started having severe right jaw pain that I finally got relief from these multiple symptoms. After three weeks of wearing the Urbanek TMJ splint, the pain has drastically gone away. My jaw pain went away in the first week! The neck and shoulder pain is at a minimum. I no longer take pain medication daily, it’s been about a week since I have taken any pain medication. The sinus issues are coming down too. I highly recommend the Urbanek Device. I am looking forward to the being system free in the coming weeks. Thank you Dr. Urbanek!
- Ben W
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
After suffering with extreme jaw, neck and ear pain, as well as other symptoms, a friend of mine told me about the success she had with a TMJ device from Dr Urbanek. I had tried night guards, Physical Therapy and Botox. This device has helped me more than the rest of those treatments combined. I feel so much better! It’s a simple solution. I’m very thankful that it worked.
- Haley L
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
When my dentist referred me here, my TMJ symptoms were so severe that I could not open my mouth wide enough to use a fork or spoon, and my jaw would lock when I opened it too wide. I had a plethora of other symptoms daily, including piercing jaw pain, that have dissipated over the last several months due to the use of my TMJ device. I am grateful for Dr. Urbina and recommended that anyone suffering from TMJ, consider using this device. It has improved my quality of life tremendously.
- Jackson M
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I had left jaw pain, clicking of my jaw, stress in my neck & regular headaches. Within 3 months of using the splint 24 hrs a day, the jaw pain & clicking disappeared. Within months more, the headaches stopped & the stress in my neck has almost discontinued. I have accidentally forgotten to put it in a few nights. On those nights I have awakened after a few hours & identified that the splint was missing & immediately got up to put it in to get a peaceful night’s sleep!
- Betty Z
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I had been in a lot of pain for years, with headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain etc… tried so many options to treat TMD, and nothing had worked. Decided to give DR Urbanek treatment a try! Glad I did! Three weeks ago I got my device, I’m only wearing it afternoons and nights due to its really hard to talk with it in, my job requires me to talk. However with in 3 weeks this device has took 90% of the pain away! I highly recommend this device!
- Rikki J
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
When I first came my ear hurt and jaw was swollen and ear ringing and headaches. Now everything is gone except the ear ringing. I am very happy with the process.
- Sun A
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Nice and most importantly knowledgeable staff. The results should speak for themselves. I came to Dr Urbanek desperate being my mouth would only open 35 mm. Unable to eat without discomfort. The device is simple to use and effective. After three weeks I have regained full range of motion in my jaw.
- Anonymous
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I came in with severe jaw and shoulder pain, not able to open my mouth very wide and popped every time I opened my mouth. After wearing weeks all time then just wearing at night I can say no more shoulder or jaw pain. This device is wonderful and well worth the money, I never would have thought it but it has been a life changer.
- Tammy H
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I have suffered with migraines for 30 years and over the last 2.5 years neck and shoulder pain, fullness and ringing of the ears. I’ve seen several Dr’s for this problem and no one seemed to have a solution. About a month ago I visited my dentist for what I thought was a toothache. After an x ray he said it wasn’t a toothache but TMJ. He referred me to Dr Urbanek and he fitted me for the TMJ Splint. This is week 3 and I have experienced significant improvement! I’m so happy to have found TMJ Specialist!
- Bridget M
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I came into the office seeking help with jaw pain so severe that I was suffering with severe headaches, pain inside my left ear, neck and shoulder pain, and the inability to open my mouth to chew without pain. Three weeks later, those symptoms are all being kept at bay when I faithfully wear the Urbanek device. The headaches are gone, neck ear and shoulder pain are non-existent, and there is pain when I chew. Thanks for the great intervention.
- Theresa P
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I learned about Dr. Urbanek’s office when I was experiencing a TMJ flare so severe that eating soup was a challenge. The mouth splint has worked wonders for me. We’ve tweaked it several times, and the results are worth the lengthy process. I didn’t realize how much of my chronic headaches and jaw pain were stemming from TMJD. My frequency of pain has decreased by 80-90%. My only regret is that I didn’t know about this option sooner.
- Hannah M