Detroit’s Choice for TMJ & Sleep WellnessIf you are looking for treatment for your headaches, jaw pain, or ringing in your ears, we can help. If you are trying to find relief from your daytime sleepiness, loss of energy and focus, or incessant snoring, we can help. At the Michigan Center for TMJ & Sleep Wellness and through our extensive network of care partners, we treat TMJ, sleep apnea, and all their related symptoms and complications.
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- Troy, Oakland County, 48098, Northfield, 48084, 48083, 48085, Big Beaver, Charing Cross, Oak Grove, Auburn Heights, Detroit
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- TMJ Treatment
- Headaches & Migraines
- Sleep Apnea & Snoring
- K-Laser TMJ Therapy
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Many people are surprised and dismayed at the diversity of symptoms caused by TMJ. How can one illness result in so many symptoms, they ask. In its simplest form, it’s an irregularity in the function of one or both temporomandibular joints, the joints that link the lower jaw to the skull. This basic dysfunction might take the form of displaced cushioning discs in the jaw joint, or it might be irregular motion or an irregular resting position. For some people, that’s all it is, but for many people, it develops into something much more complex.
The temporomandibular joints are located at the crossroads of the body. Many of the body’s most important nerves pass by or even through the temporomandibular joint. Some of the body’s largest blood vessels are in that area. And the body’s vital airway passes right between the temporomandibular joints.
With such a complex and crowded environment, it’s no wonder that a simple jaw dysfunction can lead to far-ranging effects. Inefficient muscle movements can make the jaw muscles sore—facial pain—and lead the jaw to recruit assistance from neck muscles, causing neck pain. Pinched nerves can lead to headaches, tingling, and numbness. And the ear, with its delicate hearing and balance organs, is actually located in the temporal bone—part of the temporomandibular joint.
Headaches are one of the most common and generalized symptoms. They can be associated with dozens if not hundreds of illnesses and simple deviations from your daily routine. This means that sufferers often try many different treatments before finding one that works for them. At the Michigan Center for TMJ & Sleep Wellness, we strive for a comprehensive evaluation of your symptoms, using an interdisciplinary perspective that considers a broad range of possible causes. If we can help you, we will. If not, we will refer you to someone who can. To learn whether TMJ treatment can provide relief for your migraines and other types of headaches, please call (248) 825-8277 or email us for an appointment with Detroit dentist Dr. Jeffrey Haddad.
Types of Headaches
Headaches come in many different forms, but most fall into four different categories:
-Tension
-Migraine
-Cluster
-Sinus
Most of them can be associated with TMJ, though, as we noted, there are many different potential causes, so it’s important to explore multiple explanations.
It can be hard to diagnose because it occurs while you’re asleep. However, during the day you may notice a number of symptoms, such as:-Sleepiness
-Waking up short of breath
-Morning headaches
-Dry mouth on waking
-Tendency to fall asleep during work or while driving
-Waking up unrested
-Moodiness or irritability
-Sadness
-Memory problems
-Concentration difficulties
-Weight gain or inability to lose weight
Sound is vibration. In snoring, the origin of the vibration is soft tissues in your airway. These tissues may be in your nose, at the back of your mouth, or in your throat. But all of these tissues are set to vibrating by the same thing: your airway is too narrow. This narrow airway prevents air from flowing smoothly. The turbulence in your airway causes the vibrations, and, therefore, the sounds that disturb everyone around you.
Causes of a narrow airway include:
-Genetics
-Developmental issues
-Congestion
-Inflammation
-Weight gain
-Relaxed muscles
Many of these, you can work to change. Throat exercises can improve the tone of your muscles, so that even when they relax they do a better job of holding your airway open. You can lose weight. You can identify foods that cause swelling in your throat, and try to combat congestion as it arises. But you can’t do anything about genetics and development—that’s just become your anatomy.
One major contributor to these anatomical problems is temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ or TMD) . In TMJ, your jaw is displaced from its natural position, typically backward. Since the jaw is the primary support for the tissues of the airway, this leads to a narrowed airway and increased risk of snoring.
That’s where we come in, offering solutions designed to help you overcome the anatomical causes of your snoring.
We all know the soothing power of heat when your muscles are tense and sore. But If K-laser works by heat, what makes it better than a heating pad or other lasers? There are three reasons why K-Laser is better than other laser therapy methods for heating to heal. Effectiveness
K-Laser therapy to treat TMJ
K-Laser therapy is very effective at stimulating precise effects that stimulate healing. Most heat sources provide a broad, blunt distribution of heat. While this can sometimes provide the types of heat that are beneficial, it isn’t guaranteed that it will have much or any of the precise types needed to stimulate your body’s healing mechanisms.
However, K-Laser emits light at precise frequencies to stimulate the body’s ability to heal. Light at 970 nm is efficiently absorbed by the water in the blood, which speeds the flow of blood through capillaries to more resources are brought in and more waste is removed. Light at 905 nm stimulates your red blood cells to release oxygen more efficiently. The more oxygen the cells get, the more energy they can use for healing. Finally, light at 800 nm stimulates the action of the mitochondria, the power factory in your cells. This helps cells burn more oxygen to fuel healing.
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Dr. Jeffrey S. Haddad
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Dr. Jeffrey S. Haddad completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Michigan in 1997, and continued work at U of M to complete his DDS in 2001, but that was only the first step in his ongoing dental education.
Since receiving his DDS, Dr. Haddad has not been content to merely maintain his credentials—he has sought to expand them and increase his understanding of dentistry and related disciplines. He has studied extensively at the world-renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. He reached the honored rank of LVI Fellow in 2011, a prestigious achievement that few dentists have claimed.
Since receiving his DDS, Dr. Haddad has not been content to merely maintain his credentials—he has sought to expand them and increase his understanding of dentistry and related disciplines. He has studied extensively at the world-renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. He reached the honored rank of LVI Fellow in 2011, a prestigious achievement that few dentists have claimed.
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Non-Surgical TMJ Treatment in Michigan
Dr. Kurt Doolin and Dr. Jeff Haddad are your providers of high quality TMJ treatment in Troy, Michigan. They use years of experience combined with the latest technology to bring together a complete, non-surgical solution for your TMJ pain.
Get Migraine Headache Relief!
Jim Bodany came to us with damaged teeth and a bad bite that was resulting in horrible migraine headaches. Dr. Haddad was able to repair his smile and finally get him the relief he needed from his headaches and TMJ symptoms.
If you are suffering from migraines, we can help! Call the Michigan Center for TMJ and Sleep Wellness today.
Headache and TMJ Treatment
Our patient Sue Elder came to us with headaches, jaw pain, and other painful TMJ symptoms. Dr. Haddad was able to relieve her of her pain within just six weeks! If you are suffering from TMJ, there is help available for you! Contact the Michigan Center for TMJ & Sleep Wellness today.
Snoring and Sleep Apnea Treatment
Snoring and sleep apnea is not only dangerous to your health. It can also seriously affect your love life! After Dr. Jeff Haddad made Lynda her snoring appliance, she was able to regain her energy and life, as well as her relationship with her husband!
Michigan TMJ Treatment Testimonial - Cherie
Cherie had suffered from TMJ for a long time, and after many failed attempts at treatment, she came to the Michigan Center for TMJ & Sleep Wellness to see Dr. Kurt Doolin and Dr. Jeff Haddad.
Dr. Doolin and Dr. Haddad used their years of experience and some of the latest technology to correct Cherie's TMJ without the need for surgery.
Michigan TMJ Treatment Testimonial - Michael
Michael had enough of suffering from TMJ pain and grinding his teeth, so he reached out to Dr. Kurt Doolin and Dr. Jeff Haddad at the Michigan Center for TMJ & Sleep Wellness for help.
Dr. Haddad and Dr. Doolin used their years of experience to help Michael escape his TMJ pain and discomfort with a non-surgical treatment option.
Reviews (16)
Maria Hicks
Jun 05, 2022
I highly recommend Dr Haddad and Michigan Center for TMJ & Sleep. After years of jaw pain, waking up with headaches & pain, grinding my teeth at night, trying various cheap mouth guards. I finally made the decision to see Dr Haddad and the team. I've been working with Nikki to get fitted for an orthotic and I've been wearing it for 3 weeks now and my jaw is so calm, I have no pain during the daytime anymore, I'm sleeping better, waking up without pain or headaches. Nikki is awesome! Christine at the front desk is amazing as well. she's so nice & helpful. Overall, loving my experience!
Erica DiClemente
Feb 28, 2022
Over the last 3-4 years, I had noticed different symptoms coming up: migraine type head aches, neck pain, the left side of my face hurt- it almost felt like a sinus issue where I had pain behind my eyes. Prior to coming here, I have seen multiple doctors- Neurologists, dentists, facial pain doctors, ENT, Eye doctors, etc. Some told me I probably have MS, some told me it was just stress and anxiety, others brushed off the idea of TMJ saying my scans show no signs of it but the result of each appointment was just being bumped to another specialty doctor.
I've had MRI's on my neck and brain but everything came back normal. I've taken muscle relaxers and other prescription medications that were used to try to cover the symptoms but nothing made them go away. Finally, my primary doctor who was also a patient of Dr. Haddads referred me to his office where I came in for my original testing and was so impressed with the technology they had to show me exactly why I was feeling the way I was.
I have been wearing the 24/7 orthodic for over a month now and have already noticed many of my symptoms either decrease or are gone 100%! Another thing I was noticing lately was how I am always tired during the day no matter how long I sleep. They had me do a super easy at home sleep study and we learned that I have a minor form of sleep apnea. He was able to get me a sleep appliance to help open my airway when sleeping. I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience with Dr. Haddad and his office and I'm only in the beginning stages of this experience!
I've had MRI's on my neck and brain but everything came back normal. I've taken muscle relaxers and other prescription medications that were used to try to cover the symptoms but nothing made them go away. Finally, my primary doctor who was also a patient of Dr. Haddads referred me to his office where I came in for my original testing and was so impressed with the technology they had to show me exactly why I was feeling the way I was.
I have been wearing the 24/7 orthodic for over a month now and have already noticed many of my symptoms either decrease or are gone 100%! Another thing I was noticing lately was how I am always tired during the day no matter how long I sleep. They had me do a super easy at home sleep study and we learned that I have a minor form of sleep apnea. He was able to get me a sleep appliance to help open my airway when sleeping. I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience with Dr. Haddad and his office and I'm only in the beginning stages of this experience!
Nevin J. Groce
Feb 25, 2022
Dr. Haddad and his amazing team changed my life! I unknowingly was suffering from sleep apnea. It first presented as heavy snoring and fatigue. Eventually I started experiencing restless sleep and my family grew concerned when I stopped breathing for periods during my sleep. I am in reasonable health, I workout regularly and have a good diet. The thought of needing a CPAP at the age of 40 was not something I wanted to do.
I was encouraged to see Dr Haddad at his office. Going in I knew nothing about TMJ and didn't believe I had a "sleep disorder ". After a consultation meeting it was clear that I needed to do something and I was experiencing the symptoms of a frequently diagnosed sleep disorder. Dr Haddad prescribed a sleep appliance to wear during sleep. Although this small device was light and easy to wear, the price wasn't cheap. However, the way it changed my life overnight I would pay the price 10 times over. Thank you Dr Haddad! You are a game changer! My family, friends and employees get the best version of me because of your help.
I was encouraged to see Dr Haddad at his office. Going in I knew nothing about TMJ and didn't believe I had a "sleep disorder ". After a consultation meeting it was clear that I needed to do something and I was experiencing the symptoms of a frequently diagnosed sleep disorder. Dr Haddad prescribed a sleep appliance to wear during sleep. Although this small device was light and easy to wear, the price wasn't cheap. However, the way it changed my life overnight I would pay the price 10 times over. Thank you Dr Haddad! You are a game changer! My family, friends and employees get the best version of me because of your help.
Henry Xu
Feb 20, 2022
I was suffering from jaw popping and clicking every time I would move my teeth in some manner, and headaches for three hours a day! After just two weeks of having my orthotic and Dr. Haddad's careful measurements and treatment, my jaw popping and clicking have gone away, and I haven't had a headache!
Michelle Acciavatti
Feb 13, 2022
I have been working with Dr. Haddad for over ten years. I received one of the first sleep appliances and it had a tremendous impact - I was definitely getting better sleep, my husband wasn't bothered by my snoring and I felt great during the day. In the last year, I received the latest version of the sleep appliance and it is amazing! It is even more comfortable than the original one and works even better! Dr. Haddad's office made the process easy working with my insurance and appointments! It's a life changer!
Anthony Costa
Feb 07, 2022
My sleep quality is now restored thanks to Michigan Center for TMJ and Sleep Wellness. It was an easy process, everyone was extremely professional and helpful. My appliance was comfortable and my snoring stopped immediately. I feel refreshed and completely awake for the whole day, better yet my TMJ pain subsided in about 30 days. Very thankful for Dr. Haddad and staff!
Pooja Soorya
Jan 08, 2022
I had difficulty opening my mouth due to mild to moderate pain for couple years with clicking sound and limited opening. It took few years to find an experienced TMJ dentist and finally I found Dr Haddad. He pays a lot of attention to details by using newest technology during evaluation and treatment. Finally I'm able to open my mouth widely without any pain. I strongly recommend seeing Dr Haddad if you have symptoms showing up in your jaw.
Emily Alton
Feb 08, 2021
Best experience with a TMJ clinic ever! I've had TMJ for 3+ years and my experience with the first specialist I saw was awful. I didn't think that there was anything that could fix the pain and clicking I was experiencing on a daily basis. After working with the INCREDIBLE staff here at the Michigan Center for TMJ and Sleep Wellness I can confidently say that my symptoms have significantly decreased or are completely absent.
With the combination of work by Dr. Haddad and his staff and Physical Therapy I am no longer in pain and can easily manage my symptoms. You get the results you pay for and I recommend this place 110%!
With the combination of work by Dr. Haddad and his staff and Physical Therapy I am no longer in pain and can easily manage my symptoms. You get the results you pay for and I recommend this place 110%!
Lauren Torrento
Jan 07, 2019
I was a bit skeptical because there are so many different treatments and a lot of personal stories I’ve read people say orthotics don’t work. I think they had orthotic and night guard confused though. My regular dentist wanted to make me a night guard, which is great to stop the damage to your teeth but in my experience night guards are super temporary and do nothing to relieve any of the symptoms.
The appliances I received at MCTMJS are made for my exact needs. When I met with Dr Haddad and Michelle and they explained how everything was going to work I decided to go for it. I read a bunch of reviews from other patients who said their pain symptoms were relieved. On a pain scale I was a 10/10 every day in my face, jaw, neck and shoulders. Nothing worked for me before.
I would chew through night guards, pain meds stopped working and the only thing that helped (barely) was heat (baths and heating pad). On the 2nd and 3rd visits they took impressions of my upper and lower teeth. I was hooked up to a machine that could read where my proper bite position should be as well as the TENS-ing machine. The tensing relaxed all of my muscles in my face, jaw and neck. Dr. Haddad talked me though the rest during the test (how to position my jaw, biting and relax etc).
The tensing immediately relieved a lot of my pain and lasted for 5 days after. I waited 2 weeks for my appliances to be made, set up a payment plan and then came in for the fitting. I received a day appliance that pushes my lower jaw to sit in a the correct relaxed position it should be in and a night appliance that would firmly hold my upper and lower jaw in the correct position.
I can’t grind or even clench in the night one. Neither are uncomfortable to wear but the day one took some getting used to, to eat with (about 3 weeks and I didn’t notice it anymore). I never take it out except to brush and when I go to sleep I switch to the night one. So far I’ve been wearing the orthotics for 3 months and I have had little to no pain. I’m so happy I went for it!
I go back once a month to check the bite and get the TENS-ing. They started giving me the laser treatment which takes way less time (tensing takes an hour, the laser takes 10 mins). Both are amazing and have immediate and lasting effects especially for my neck and shoulder pain. All of the staff are super helpful and friendly when I come in, they explained everything in full. It’s one dentist appointment I don’t dread going to!
The appliances I received at MCTMJS are made for my exact needs. When I met with Dr Haddad and Michelle and they explained how everything was going to work I decided to go for it. I read a bunch of reviews from other patients who said their pain symptoms were relieved. On a pain scale I was a 10/10 every day in my face, jaw, neck and shoulders. Nothing worked for me before.
I would chew through night guards, pain meds stopped working and the only thing that helped (barely) was heat (baths and heating pad). On the 2nd and 3rd visits they took impressions of my upper and lower teeth. I was hooked up to a machine that could read where my proper bite position should be as well as the TENS-ing machine. The tensing relaxed all of my muscles in my face, jaw and neck. Dr. Haddad talked me though the rest during the test (how to position my jaw, biting and relax etc).
The tensing immediately relieved a lot of my pain and lasted for 5 days after. I waited 2 weeks for my appliances to be made, set up a payment plan and then came in for the fitting. I received a day appliance that pushes my lower jaw to sit in a the correct relaxed position it should be in and a night appliance that would firmly hold my upper and lower jaw in the correct position.
I can’t grind or even clench in the night one. Neither are uncomfortable to wear but the day one took some getting used to, to eat with (about 3 weeks and I didn’t notice it anymore). I never take it out except to brush and when I go to sleep I switch to the night one. So far I’ve been wearing the orthotics for 3 months and I have had little to no pain. I’m so happy I went for it!
I go back once a month to check the bite and get the TENS-ing. They started giving me the laser treatment which takes way less time (tensing takes an hour, the laser takes 10 mins). Both are amazing and have immediate and lasting effects especially for my neck and shoulder pain. All of the staff are super helpful and friendly when I come in, they explained everything in full. It’s one dentist appointment I don’t dread going to!
Jennifer Carson Agro
Sep 18, 2018
I was suffering for years with chronic pain headaches, what I thought were chronic ear/throat infections and trouble sleeping. I’m knew I had a clenching and grinding problem and some symptoms of TMJ however I did not realize my bite was completely off and causing all these issues until I was seen at Michigan Center for TMJ and Sleep Wellness. After only one month of wearing my orthotic I have had none of the symptoms I was previously experiencing and my headaches were almost daily. I am truly amazed and highly recommend Dr. Haddad. Worth every penny!
Mary Bishop
Aug 10, 2018
Dr. Haddad and his entire staff are exceptionally focused on each patient's needs and desires. Dr. Haddad offers general dentistry services, but, in addition, he is trained in neural dentistry, which enables him to measure the functioning of teeth and jaw together. If you have bruxism, TMJ Disorder, pain in the jaw or other symptoms similar to these, I recommend reading Dr. Haddad's website to learn more about how this specialty could help you.
Nancy Friedman
Mar 25, 2018
I have dealt with TMJ problems for 40 years. I went to Dr. Haddad last month. He is professional; knowledgeable and kind. The staff and office is so amazing. I have been to UCLA; USC; top specialists in Beverly Hills Ca and Dallas TX. I started feeling relief within a week. The buzzing in my ear is no longer 24/7. I have not had a headache in the last three weeks. If you want to get relief, Dr. Haddad is the specialist to see.
Amena Mousa
Jan 19, 2018
It’s almost a year& half after the TMJ/ jaw injury due to a car accident, visiting dental clinics with no improvements until I found the amazing Michigan Center for TMJ & sleep wellness, great improvements after my first visit, Dr Haddad is an expert for your TMJ/ dental problems & you’ll always have a satisfying answer for your concerns & a best relief, nice staff great customer service; highly recommended for your healthy dental life & wave to end for the headaches, & the negative symptoms for the TMJ.
Carolyn Bond Bankes
Jan 06, 2017
After suffering with headaches from my TMJ for years and years, I finally found someone who can help me! It's a huge deal to be able to eat a salad without getting a headache. I haven't had that pleasure in over 15 years. Dr. Haddad is highly knowledgeable and uses impressive technology to ensure a perfect solution for each person's bite. Along side of him, Rachael is extremely helpful, friendly and is there for you every step of the way during treatment.
Carrie Landes
I've struggled with chronic jaw pain since high school and have tried several different methods prior to this (bite splint and jaw surgery). The appliance I got from Dr. Haddad has been the most effective by far. He and Rachel are incredibly nice and helpful, and my chronic pain has really improved.
Scott
About a month ago my wife won a teeth-whitening procedure in a charity auction and gave it to me (humm?). When I arrived, I was impressed with the clean and modern facility and the welcoming and energetic office staff. The medical staff were equally talented and provided a quick and comfortable experience. I was overly satisfied with my experience and cannot find anything but positive things to say about the dental practice. Gifting the procedure to the auction also reflects well on them.