5/5
Imagine waking up for the last two decades with headaches, vertigo, jaw pain, lock jaw, neck pain and ringing ears.... then imagine seeing every specialist for those things and being told we can't find anything or it's my imagination. Then imagine walking into an orthodontist office and being told maybe, just maybe he can help.
Well, I am 55 years old and in September 2022, I finally gave in and decided to see an orthodontist. I know now, my gut told me to wait because Dr. Mark Slivka wasn't in Tucson yet.
I love a doctor who has a sense of humor and who can put you at ease. I have been scared of dentists for as long as I can remember but after my first visit with Dr. Slivka I knew this 24-month process would be just fine. He listened to everything I had to say and then gave me the greatest news a person could ever hear.
Dr. Slivka asked several questions about ringing ears and TMJ. I told him I had tinnitus, clicking/locking jaws, morning headaches, neck pain, and vertigo. He explained there was a real possibility it was all related to my teeth. He didn't promise it would get better but said he was pretty sure I would have less symptoms.
Today was my fourth visit with him. In the three months of my treatment my tinnitus, clicking/locking jaws, headaches, neck pain and vertigo are COMPLETELY GONE! Not only will I have a beautiful smile in the end, but my health will be better as well. I have seen other dentists who have basically said I would have to live with my TMJ. But with the help of Dr. Slivka I will never have to live with it.
Dr. Slivka is an amazing orthodontist. He is patient, caring, and super funny. He never rushes through my appointments and always answers each of my questions thoroughly. I have never visited the dentist's office without panic and stress. But I actually look forward to my visits with Dr. Slivka because I know he is helping to make my health and my smile the best it can be.
Thank you Dr. Slivka for everything you've done for me. I couldn't be more grateful. If you need an orthodontist Dr. Mark Slivka is the man to see. He will be changing the face of orthodontics for adults. Tell him Donna Greene sent you!