TMJ Pain & Sleep Services
Your Path to TMJ Pain-Free Living and Restful Sleep Begins Here.
Committed to delivering exceptional care and specialized services for your overall well-being, our cutting-edge facility is specifically designed to address a broad spectrum of conditions related to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and sleep disorders. With a team of highly skilled professionals and state-of-the-art treatment options, our pledge is to assist you in attaining optimal oral health and rejuvenating sleep.
At the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of New Orleans, we provide a comprehensive suite of services tailored to your unique needs. Our adept clinicians specialize in diagnosing and treating TMJ disorders, offering advanced therapies to alleviate pain, restore joint function, and enhance your quality of life. Furthermore, we offer effective solutions for sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, and insomnia. From personalized treatment plans to utilizing the latest technologies, our center is fully equipped to address your specific concerns, ensuring lasting relief and restful sleep.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation. Trust in our expertise as we endeavor to be your premier destination for comprehensive TMJ and sleep therapy in the New Orleans area.
TMJ Dysfunction
Issues associated with the TMJ, impacting jaw movement and causing discomfort.
Sleep Breathing Disorders
Learn more about breathing disorders that can affect the sleep of adults and children.
Craniofacial Pain
Facial pain related to TMJ is a frequent condition identified by patients.
Pediatric Sleep Apnea
TMJ therapy for sleep-related breathing disorders found in children
Learn more about what our patients have to say
about the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of New Orleans
Very Rev. Philip G. Landry
5.0 ★★★★★
Having been diagnosed with sleep apnea in 2003, I was fitted for a head-gear breathing apparatus to alleviate the condition. After struggling with discomfort and lack of sleep, I discontinued use of the device. During a visit to my cardiologist in 2017, I was ordered to take another sleep test which revealed that the condition had reached a dangerous level and that it must be addressed immediately. I shared with Dr. G. Johnson my concerns from the past and he informed me that a new mouth piece for this sleep disorder was available and referred me to Dr. Terry Billings, DDS.
I contacted Dr. Billings and during my first appointment with him, after a series of tests, he determined that I had another condition, TMJ, which would have to be treated before addressing the sleep disorder. He explained to me that I would have to wear mouthpieces, one by day and one by night, for twelve weeks to correct this issue. My instant reaction was that as a Catholic priest serving as the rector of the St. Louis Cathedral, I often celebrate televised Masses during which a mouthpiece would certainly be a deterrent. Dr. Billings patiently and understandingly explained that I really had no option but assured me that he would be able to make weekly adjustments to the mouthpieces that would help with these concerns.
Now as I approach the final weeks of this treatment, I am pleased to share that I have been most satisfied with the care and attention of both Dr. Billings and his staff. The level of professionalism and proficiency which I have experienced in the weekly office visits have made a challenging issue bearable. It is amazing to me what the treatment of the TMJ has done for my overall health and well-being and as I now await the mouthpiece to address my sleep disorder I am most grateful to Dr. Billings for his diagnosis and excellent treatment during this period of preparation for it.
Arden Ballard, PA-C, MS
5.0 ★★★★★
You don’t hear that often about a dentist, but his attention to detail, meticulous examination and in-office testing led to uncovering a severely deviated septum that needed prompt surgical intervention. I’m forever grateful for him and his entire staff.
Dr. Billings noticed that I checked yes to a few items on his questionnaire. When he began asking about my fatigue, sluggish feeling, etc. I blamed it on the kids and being a parent of two young boys. After his dental exam, he insisted that there could be more to my symptoms. After a chat, we decided to do an in-office Facial CT scan. It’s been 4 years since I had one, so I agreed. Everything was promptly scheduled, and their text reminders kept me on schedule.
I did the CT scan, and Dr. Billings pointed out my severely deviated septum and recommended I get a prompt ENT evaluation. I brought a printout of the CT to my next appointment, and I ended up having sinus surgery 3 weeks later.
Immediately after surgery, I knew something was different. After healing, I was sleeping better, breathing better and, sure enough, less sluggish and not reaching for my 3pm coffee. All from going to the dentist.
My teeth look great, too!
Dr. Billings has opened my eyes to understand that dentists are part of the entire medical team, and when using their training to the fullest, they can change lives.