At the Michigan Center for TMJ & Sleep Wellness, Dr. Jeffrey S. Haddad is committed to providing all his patients with the best possible care. He is personally dedicated to listening to your concerns and understanding your symptoms. He won’t tell you symptoms are “all in your head.” In part, that’s because his extensive training–nearly 2000 hours of advanced continuing education since graduating from dental school–convinced him that there are still many things we don’t know about temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ or TMD) and sleep apnea.  To provide the best care, he is dedicate ..read more

Sleep apnea is a prevalent sleep disorder affecting millions of individuals worldwide. However, its impact and manifestation can significantly vary between men and women. We understand these differences at the Michigan Center for TMJ & Sleep Wellness, led by Dr. Jeffrey S. Haddad. Our dedicated team in Rochester Hills, MI, is committed to providing personalized sleep apnea treatments, ensuring that women receive the care they require for a restful night’s sleep and an enhanced quality of life. What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a severe sleep disorder characterized by recurring interrup ..read more

Sleep apnea, a prevalent sleep disorder characterized by the repeated cessation of breathing during sleep, poses a significant threat to one’s health and quality of life. While traditionally managed by sleep specialists, the interconnection between sleep apnea and dental health has unveiled a role for dental professionals in its treatment. Particularly, the structure and alignment of oral components can significantly impact the airway, thus influencing the occurrence and severity of sleep apnea. This article illuminates why and how dental intervention at the Michigan Center for TMJ & Slee ..read more

The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is a crucial component of your jaw that acts as a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. This joint is pivotal for everyday actions like talking, chewing, and yawning. However, the TMJ is susceptible to injuries like any other joint, primarily through trauma such as a blow to the face or a whiplash injury. Trauma can cause various issues in the TMJ, including pain, difficulty in moving the jaw, clicking or popping sounds, and even a jaw misalignment. Addressing these issues promptly is essential to prevent further complications and to maintain ..read more

For many people, oral appliance therapy (OAT) is an excellent CPAP alternative because oral appliances are much easier to care for than continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. This means that, in addition to being more comfortable, OAT is more convenient and can be less expensive if you take care of your oral appliance properly.  At the Michigan Center for TMJ & Sleep Wellness sleep dentist Dr. Jeffrey S. Haddad will give each patient a detailed care sheet for their oral appliance. If you’re a current patient, reference that sheet since some individual appliances ma ..read more

At the Michigan Center for TMJ & Sleep Wellness, we know we make a big difference in people’s lives. Our patients tell us all the time at our office in Rochester Hills: “you’ve changed my life.” They travel from across the Detroit area and beyond to get treatment at our unique facility. However, it’s still rewarding when we receive recognition from outside the normal places, such as when Insights Care magazine put sleep dentist, Dr. Jeffrey S. Haddad, on the cover of its May 2022 edition. The feature article was about the “10 Best Sleep Disorder Care Solution Providers” in the US, and the ..read more

Do you suffer from intense vertigo? If so, you might have Meniere’s Disease. What most people don’t know about Meniere’s Disease is that the condition goes through three stages. Knowing the difference between the stages can help you understand what symptoms are to come and when the attack will come to an end.  What is Meniere’s Disease? Meniere’s Disease is a disorder that takes place in the inner ear and affects hearing and balance. It’s estimated that 615,000 people in the United States suffer from Meniere’s Disease and experience remission within a few years with treatment. Stages ..read more

Tinnitus can be a very bad diagnosis for many people. If you are diagnosed with tinnitus, you might also be told that there’s no treatment. Many people experience tinnitus that worsens over time, to the point that some tinnitus sufferers commit suicide. But not all types of tinnitus are untreatable. In fact, if your tinnitus is related to TMJ, then TMJ treatment can often eliminate the sounds in your ears as well as other related symptoms. Tinnitus is common in people with TMJ but how do you know if TMJ is responsible for your tinnitus? Only a comprehensive exam can say for sure, but here ..read more

There are many conditions that can be confused with TMJ because they have overlapping symptoms. Tracking down the exact cause of your symptoms is crucial to ensuring you get proper treatment. If you are experiencing jaw-related symptoms, TMJ is the most common cause, but in rare cases, a ganglion cyst may be to blame. What Is a Ganglion Cyst? A ganglion cyst is a balloon of tough, fibrous tissue that’s filled with synovial fluid. Synovial fluid is the slippery liquid that lubricates and nourishes your joints, and that’s where ganglion cysts develop: on a joint. We don’t know what causes g ..read more

Media Contacts: Barbara Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications, barbara@eafocus.com, 248.260.8466 Rochester Hills, Mich.—September 10, 2019 — Jeffrey S. Haddad, DDS, founder of the Michigan Center for TMJ and Sleep Wellness, was a guest lecturer for the Myotronics Continuing Education series in Chicago on September 6 and 7, 2019. Dr. Haddad spoke to 45 dentists and their practice team members on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) treatment and the successful integration of sleep into a dental practice. It is estimated that 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, with more than 80% of modera ..read more