Dental Staff
Our general dentists are also trained in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of snoring, sleep apnea and other related conditions. This is not a specialty practice that is defined by the American Dental Association or accredited as a specialty program with the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Our main priority is your comfort and our ability to help you attain the optimal level of oral health and appearance to which you aspire—and that includes a good night's rest!
You can learn more about our dentists and staff on this page and their education, training, experience, certifications, and professional associations.
Our Philosophy
Head, face and jaw pain can have a variety of origins, and include a wide spectrum of problems, with an equally wide range of treatment options. Our goal is to determine the anatomy underlying the discomfort, determine what factors are causing or aggravating it, and provide ways to improve the situation. The first stage is an accurate diagnosis, and this begins with collecting vital health information through our website, and follow this with a comprehensive examination and collect x-rays and other imaging as necessary and consultation with Dr. Wilk.
Education is a very important part of the process, as many of these disorders cannot be entirely “fixed”. So the more you understand about your problem the better you will be able to manage it.
Once a diagnosis has been established, Dr. Wilk will review an individualized treatment plan aimed at the most conservative and direct approach. Many patients are treated with specific oral devices worn in the mouth at night, during the day, or both, to stabilize the joint and muscles. Medications may be prescribed and injections may be used to help facilitate improvement.
Dr. Steven J. Wilk, DDS
TMJ and Sleep Dentist in Denver, CO
Center for Headache, TMJ, and Sleep Disorders
Dr. Steven J. Wilk is an experienced general dentist who has studied and undergone additional training with regard to the proper, efficient diagnosis and treatment of pain. He is among the most highly trained TMJ dentists in the country.
