Real Patient Stories

Jessica had spent her whole life dealing with one dental problem after another and did not realize what her dental care was missing until she experienced what having a true partnership in her dental health felt like. She describes feeling empowered and more productive as we worked together to guide her new healthy normal. She was able to utilize the information and experience we have to make informed decisions about her dental health that have had a profound impact on her overall health and well-being.

Fred’s dentist and hygienist were eager to help him with his facial pain but didn’t know what to do or where to send him. On a recommendation from a colleague, he made an appointment with Dr. Clark. Within a couple weeks, Fred was seeing substantial improvement and he could not be more grateful to his dentist for sending him to Dr. Clark. Fred is now able to get back to normal life and experiences zero facial pain.

Considering joining us as a new patient? Hear from Felicia about how we exceeded her expectations and took exceptional care of her and her family from the very first phone call. She also shares how a genuine moment of care and compassion with our team made her a patient for life.

As a speech pathologist, Laura shares her journey of discovering how impactful proper myofunction can be, and how addressing these issues at any age is life-changing. Laura had normalized her symptoms as just ‘getting older’ however she gained more depth and clarity on how proper myofunction impacts health and wellbeing while going through treatment herself. As someone who offers myofunctional coaching and support for her own clients, Laura understands the importance of catching these issues early, but she emphasizes that even if you are an adult, there is hope.

Hear from Chris as he shares how an alarming experience with lock jaw lead him to discovering solutions for his vocal and postural issues. He learned first hand how having proper alignment of the jaw creates a more open air column and how that has effected his ability to create a clear and powerful sound without having to strain. Adult braces were not in his plans, but he is glad he made the decision to invest the time because of the meaningful impacts the treatment has had on his health and his ability to do his job as a musician.

Before, Cynthia’s jaw dysfunction was causing daily, severe pain. Her diet was restricted, and her lifestyle altered by over 20 years of migraines, recurring sinus infections, facial pain, ear congestion, and dizziness. Treatment options were frustrating and inconsistent. Now, pain-free, Cynthia talks about her life-changing experience working with Downtown Dental.

Caitlin was referred to Dr Clark by her Vanderbilt physician for TMJ/TMD pain. She was hesitant to seek out another provider after already undergoing bi-weekly physical therapy appointments to manage pain, migraines, and a recently discovered voice disorder, vocal dystonia. Caitlin discusses why she’s so thankful she finally called Downtown Dental, and how manageable the process was for a busy, working professional.

Caleb was experiencing frequent headaches and had a history of struggling with sleep apnea and other medical conditions. Since starting his treatment plan with Downtown Dental, Caleb has experienced fewer and less intense headaches. His sleep is improving and he wakes up feeling rested and refreshed. Watch Caleb’s video and see how Downtown Dental’s expertise and patient education gave him the confidence to make these positive changes in his life.