TMJ Patient Testimonials

Joelle A. Abke, M.A., CCC-SLP/L
Speech-Language Pathologist
ABC Communications

"I came to Dr. George Evans after finding his name on the Las Vegas Institutes site. This is a site that is known for its research and knowledge on temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) problems. Dr. Evans was one of three consults I went to in hopes of finding a solution to my TMJ problems. I was extremely particular in my decision of who to receive treatment from due to the fact that I have a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and being able to communicate clearly without pain was crucial to my profession. I decided to seek Dr. Evans professional help due to the fact that he had the necessary equipment in-house to diagnose and treat TMJ.

Another determining factor was that he also had TMJ problems and had undergone the same procedures he recommended for me. During my first consult with Dr. Evans I completed a survey rating my problems related to TMJ. My score was 45. At a follow-up appointment my score decreased to 15. At my last appointment my score was 6. As you can see my improvements have been drastic. When I first came to seek treatment I was experiencing headaches, jaw popping and clicking, facial and neck tension, back pains, tingling in my hands and fingers, etc. Now I am almost symptom free.

You may ask how I know this is a result from the treatment I received. My course of treatment involved going from a fixed orthotic to a removable orthotic (not a recommended course of action but something I needed to do). When I went in to get more impressions between my fixed and removable orthotic, while in the dental chair, most of my symptoms came back instantaneously. I had jaw popping, clicking, an extreme headache, pain, etc. This was all within a matter of minutes of taking off the fixed orthotic. I couldn't believe how quickly I reverted back to the TMJ problems. Upon leaving the office with a temporary fixed orthotic (until my removable was ready) I was symptom free again.

Dr. Evans and his techniques that he has been trained in have definitely made a huge impact in my professional and everyday life. I would like to thank him and his helpful staff for being supportive and friendly throughout the treatment process. My next battle is to deal with the insurance companies to try and convince them that this treatment is NOT cosmetic and definitely impacts my life!"

Regards,

Joelle A. Abke, M.A., CCC-SLP/L
Speech-Language Pathologist
ABC Communications