TMJ Clinic: Summer John DDS

TMJ Clinic: Summer John DDS Introduce

Welcome to TMJ Clinic: Summer John DDS, a specialized dental clinic located in Portland, Oregon. Known for its expertise in treating temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ) and providing custom solutions for sleep apnea, our clinic stands out as a point of interest for those seeking effective and personalized dental care.

Specialized Services: Dr. Summer John DDS is recognized for his unique approach to TMJ treatment and custom-fabricated mouthpieces for sleep apnea. His innovative methods have helped many patients experience significant improvement in their symptoms.
Environment: The clinic offers a welcoming and comfortable environment, designed to make patients feel at ease during their visits. With a focus on individualized care, Dr. John takes the time to understand each patient's needs and concerns.
Characteristics: Known for his expertise in complex TMJ cases and his willingness to adjust treatments as needed, Dr. John is dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal oral health. His establishment is a trusted point of interest for those seeking specialized dental care in the Portland area.

Customer Feedback: Reviews from our patients highlight both positive experiences and concerns. Many appreciate Dr. John's expertise and personalized approach, with one patient noting significant improvement in their TMJ symptoms after treatment. However, there have been mixed reviews regarding the effectiveness of certain treatments, emphasizing the importance of thorough consultation before proceeding.

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TMJ Clinic: Summer John DDS

833 SW 11th Ave #810, Portland, OR 97205, USA

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TMJ Clinic: Summer John DDS Reviews

Dr. Summer is a unique provider and I’d like to include my recent personal experience. He is a very nice, heart-forward and patient-focused doctor. He is also a little kooky, not worried about appearances, and somewhat unorthodox in his approach. He is obviously deeply invested in helping as many people as possible improve their sleep quality.Dr. Summer was very flexible and willing to meet with me after 5PM due to difficulty getting downtown after work. After asking questions about my symptoms and personal life he discerned, like my sleep study practitioner, that a sleep mouthguard could help my sleep and quality of life. At that point he walked me through his background and journey not finding answers from the medical community to solve his own sleep apnea and the patents he created that are now used in his devices. He was very upfront with me about the device not working for everyone, either due to not getting comfortable sleeping with something in their mouth or not resolving/improving their issues. He also mentioned insurance will not always pay for his devices, asked me which insurance I have, and after saying they should cover it he still said I should consider confirming with them because it’s possible it could be out of pocket.I decided to move forward with a mouth guard that I’ve only had for a brief period, but I wanted this review to focus on my experience with Dr. Summer and not my personal sleep.I don’t think Dr Summer’s approach is for everyone, and I could imagine he’s improved his explanation (and risks) of the process after feedback in Google reviews or directly. I also believe some individuals chose to assume everything would work in their favor despite Dr Summer mentioning the lack of guarantees at multiple stages.I highly recommend anyone with sleep issues, especially those not interested in a CPAP machine, to visit Dr. Summer and decide for yourself if he passes muster for you. I’m glad I took the chance.
Nov 30, 2024 · Jay Uhlenhoff
I should have read reviews. I thought I had TMJ and went to him. He immediately said I didn’t but talked about a palate expander as likely providing some relief. It was $1000 out of pocket. I spoke with both my dentist and orthodontist after trying to use it, and they both indicated that it was useless for somebody whose palate is already formed and could actually cause more damage. Fast forward, I now have TMD and hearing loss and it is likely the result of this appliance which caused stress and moved my jaw around. I wouldn’t recommend going here.
Nov 27, 2024 · Marisa O'Brien
Dr Summer is an expert in his field. I would know I have been a patient and a referring dentist to him over several decades. He has a conservative approach and has treated many of my patients with a high degree of success in a field that is prone to present themselves with complex physical as well as psychological challenges.
Dec 12, 2024 · Brad S King
I noticed that the office responded saying I'm not a patient at this clinic. I'm not anymore. I have proof of my treatment and will upload documents that show treatment if necessary. When a dental/specialist ruins another person's teeth and jaw, he or she (or they) should return to review. This caused the need for corrective dental work, but I can close my teeth together. I feel normal after years of pain. I'll be uploading pics of what it looked like prior and afterwards.This is one of the worst "dentists" and "TMJ specialists" in the country, not just Portland, I wish I had looked at state actions. Do yourself a favor and do that. He has had several infractions. He saw a patient and used his "medieval device" on her, then at the end, she was left a malocclusion. That isn't well explained to the patient, so I have that too. An OHSU doctor told me, "He messed your bite up permanently." It leaves your teeth unable to close properly, like an underbite, putting all pressure on your back teeth. That's not good, It causes fracturing and did in my case. In this woman's case, and you can see it, he permanently changed her jaw (like mine), but she was lucky enough to get a cavity his work,maybe more than one. After he recovers the disc, if it's out, it requires onlays--yes he builds up your teeth with partial onlays that aren't fitted well. She had to have that fixed. And when those built-up onlays are put on, they prep the tooth, removing material from the margins every time. So you lose tooth material.In my case, it caused fractures. Plus, I couldn't floss my teeth, so he took a circular saw (small one) with no safety on it and spaced between my teeth. Oh yeah, no mask or gloves during that. Then, floss got caught every time after this. Plus, it left huge gaps between my teeth. Due to him, I had to see another dentist, who fixed one error, but I lost more tooth than I wanted to or would have. John Summer is not a dentist. Don't let him do anything on you, and if you've made the mistake, ask another doctor to do the finishing work. It will likely take a doctor to reset your jaw and tooth position. Dr. John Griffith in Vancouver, WA, can do that. Not saying he is a specialist, but I wish I had gone to him for this. He would have kept my teeth in good shape. Now my bite is horrible, and biting on gold onlays isn't the same as teeth.John Summer promised he'd do all my follow up if I fought Medicare for him. He didn't honor that, and who wants it? Today, I'd tell him, you have to accept assignment. That's what Medicare does. I won at the highest level, and he was paid by me and Medicare. I asked him to supply a copy of his check payment to me in 2010. He couldn't, and he altered the ledgers. Oh I have proof of what I'm saying also. I don't make claims I can't back. What a totally unethical doctor. Remember, an inventor is not someone you want playing around with your teeth. You get one permanent set. I'd have preferred surgery to this. I mean that! Plus, he really owes me money. It's never too late to warn others. If one patient is spared of this trauma, it might well be worth speaking out.
Dec 03, 2024 · Cheryl TS