TMJ, Sleep Therapy & Airway Orthodontics

I went to see Dr. Walker due to jaw pain. I had many other complaints as well: headaches, clenching, neck pain, ear pain- the list goes on and on. The biggest complaint was my jaw though. My daughter who is a dental hygienist, said I need to see a TMJ specialist. I researched and read reviews and decided to drive over an hour to see Dr. Walker. I am so glad I did! My first visit was a little confusing to me- she was telling me I have breathing issues which was causing these symptoms. As a nurse, I was open to listening to her explanation but the physical evaluation she performed made me a believer. I received a day time appliance and a night time appliance which I diligently wore. Dr. Walker referred me to an ENT. It took a while to get in because of the pandemic but eventually I had a minor surgical procedure (a septoplasty and turbinate reduction). I can finally breathe! I never realized how minimized/constricted my nasal passages were until now. I can take a deep breath in through my nose- and it feels as if I took a big breath in through my mouth! As this was all happening, I was being weaned off my daytime appliance and low and behold- my jaw pain (with all the other symptoms) went away! I feel like a new person! I tell everyone who will listen to me about how important breathing is and that is probably the reason for TMJ pain. I never would have believed someone if I didn't personally experience this myself. Yes, it is a little expensive. My insurance didn't cover anything but is there a price on your health? Now that I feel so much better, I can honestly say it is well worth the expense! I only wish that I would have done this years ago, to avoid the suffering and the increasing jaw pain. Dr. Walker is not only a passionate professional, but she explains everything she does and truly appreciates seeing you benefit and feel better. We need more of her! Thank you Dr. Walker! Thank you for taking my pain away and teaching me the importance of nasal AIRWAY.

After four months of treatment with Dr. Walker, I am completely symptom free from TMD. My headaches, jaw pain, clicking, popping, neck pain, and shoulder pain are all gone. The full office staff was always friendly and professional and greeted me by name as soon as I walked in the door. I’ve rarely experienced such patient centric treatment in a medical environment. Initially I avoided treatment with Dr. Walker because I believed it would not be covered by my insurance. I spent three and a half years in pain undergoing treatment by other providers as well as total out-of-pocket costs similar to my treatment plan with Dr. Walker. By reading my insurance coverage fully, I was able to successfully appeal the initial denial to have the treatment covered as out-of-network care. I fully recommend Dr. Walker and her staff, and urge anyone considering treatment with Dr. Walker to do so.

This place is absolutely amazing! The staff is outstanding, extremely nice and Dr Walker is so fun and energetic, i LOVE coming here!! They actually seem to care about you and actually seem to wanna help you feel better. They don’t seem like all they care about is money, they truly care about you. The treatment i received was fast and easy to follow!! it didn’t make my day any harder, i didn’t have to stop doing this or stop doing that! If it wasn’t for this team right here, i would be in extreme amount of pain like i was almost 5 months ago!! This is the best doctors office ever !

I wanted braces for my teeth. The price I paid for a mouth guard wasn’t worth it. So I’m out of a lot money, likes people to pay out of pocket and not by insurance.

At 48, I believed Migraines and Vertigo were the norm for my daily life. I have tried medications, surgery, alternative treatments, weight loss, and goofy bandaids for the past 30+ years. When my dentist suggested meeting with Dr. Walker, I was spent, done, not really interested. But I made a promise to hear her out. Even in the first appointment, I wasn't sure. Time and money were on the line, and little faith left. But my husband pushed me to try one more time. Now, I am Alert, Awake, NO Vertigo, and Migraine free for a whole month. I have completed the treatment, have a nighttime appliance I LOVE, and a Dr. and support team I adore. I know I may have bad days, but it will be measure on one hand, versus the good days on one hand.