TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Kansas

I highly recommend it! I went based on my chiropractor’s recommendation, but honestly, I wasn’t very hopeful. It has been a process, but it worked. I specifically remember that before I started, I couldn’t eat corn on the cob because of the pain. I had to cut the corn off the cob to eat it. After I was weaned off my daytime mouthguard, I ate corn on the cob without even thinking about it. It wasn’t until I finished that I realized I had eaten it with no pain! It was definitely worth it.

I am a returning patient; my last visit was over 20 years ago with Dr Baba, and today with Dr. McLaren. Both appointments were top notch! I now live in Florida, and was able to come in while visiting family to get more information about my current orthodontic treatment and my TMJ issues that I put on pause. I am happy with the overall outcome! Thank you TMJSTCK!

There is no way to express the relief from headaches, sleepless nights and according to my daughter a cranky mom. The team and attention to the needs of the person sitting the chair went above and beyond my expectations. Each follow up appointment has been as if I'm the only patient. Walking into the office you know right away that the team are a team or dare I say a family. The joy and happiness would put anyone at ease and lessen any apprehension that might pop up. I wake up every morning rested, no headaches. If there is anyone out there are sitting on the fence, don't. Dr. McLaren and his team are professional and they CARE.

From suffering from severe migraines to being pain free, I would recommend Dr. McLaren 100%. I’ve suffered from migraines that were diagnosed when I was in the 2nd grade and never got any relief. I never thought I could get relief and can confidently say, I am living live again! Pain free and I never thought that was able to be my reality! Don’t wait to feel better. My only regret is not starting treatment sooner.

I want to share my experience to help others who are new to sleep apnea treatment make a more informed decision. I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and initially pursued treatment through this office. At the time, I had limited knowledge of treatment options and relied heavily on professional guidance. I was recommended an oral appliance, which cost approximately $4,000. My initial sleep study showed significant sleep apnea (RDI ~31.5, severe range) with oxygen levels dropping to around 83%. After receiving the appliance, I completed a follow-up sleep study while using it. That study showed my apnea was still in the moderate range (RDI ~18.6), with oxygen dropping as low as ~80%. While there was some improvement, the condition was not adequately treated. I later transitioned to CPAP therapy on my own. The total cost for my CPAP machine and equipment was about $700. With CPAP, my AHI is now consistently around 1–2, and my daytime sleepiness—my main symptom—has essentially resolved. Looking back, I wish I had been more clearly informed that CPAP is widely considered first-line treatment for moderate to severe sleep apnea and is often both more effective and less expensive than an oral appliance. Had I understood that upfront, I would have chosen CPAP as my initial treatment. The oral appliance did provide partial improvement, but it did not resolve my condition, and I ultimately needed CPAP to achieve effective treatment. I’m sharing this so others can make a fully informed decision and understand the differences in effectiveness and cost between treatment options.