Think Better Life - Orofacial Pain, TMJ & Sleep Disorder Solutions Chicago

I had the best doctors appointment of my entire life here. First time that I ever felt like I really got my money's worth from a doctor's appointment. Dr. Shapira really went above and beyond to explain what was causing my jaw pain and what I needed to do to fix it. Unfortunately I had to go through another doctor to get treatment for insurance purposes but I would have been lost if I never came here to begin with. Thank you Dr. Shapira! My DNA appliance has saved my life!

I am so grateful for Think Better Life and Dr. Shapira. I have been suffering from TMJ for 10+ years and have been to countless dentists who all have told me that I am "fine." Dr. Shapira was the first dentist to actually listen to my pain, thoroughly examine me, and talk me through my options. My first meeting with him lasted over an hour! Dr. Shapira is not only a great dentist, he is an incredible human being: kind, compassionate, and sincere. After only a month, I already began to feel relief from my chronic headaches and facial pain. It was a feeling I honestly didn't know was possible. Think Better Life is a warm, caring, and friendly office. Dr. Shapira and his entire staff have are truly competent and hospitable!

It's been about three years since I've been working with Dr. Shapira and his staff and I'm just as happy as Day 1! Not only has Dr. Shapira helped me tremendously regarding my facial pain, jaw clicking, chronic headaches, and back and neck pain, he has referred me to at least three other specialists to help improve my overall health. Everyone he refers me to is competent, welcoming, and caring. Anyone or anything Dr. Shapira recommends, I completely trust! Truthfully, going to my appointments with Dr. Shapira is like visiting family. I am so thankful for all his help and HIGHLY recommend him! By the way, I drive almost two hours to see him and it's worth it every time!

Dr. Shapira unlocked my jaw and eliminated 80% of my severe TMJ pain by the end of the first visit. I've been to many doctors and never, before or since, have I been so positively impacted by a doctor. He is kind, funny, and absolutely enthralled with his work. You can tell that he cares deeply about the outcome of each of his patients. Since the first visit I've flown back to Dr. Shapira's office several times. My wife and I agree that it's the best money we've ever spent.

When I came to Doctor Shapira I was at the end of my road with severe TMJ pain. I went to many doctors and somehow no one could solve my problem. After many months of research I found Dr. Shapira's website. I was hesitant to make the appointment due to the distance I would have to drive and feeling hopeless, but after being astonished from watching all the testimonials on his website I thought it was worth a shot.

At the first visit I could instantly tell he had superior knowledge about my issues than other doctors I met with previously. He was open and honest about my condition, the long treatment plan, and the high cost of care. Although this information was intimidating, I finally knew what the saying meant "health is wealth", life is not worth living in constant pain and discomfort. Therefore, I decided to proceed with his treatment plan.

1 year later I can honestly say that it has been the best money I have ever spent. I am about ~80% better and I will hopefully continue to improve over time. The constant clicking and popping of my jaw is gone, I have normal range of motion again, and most importantly I am mostly pain free.

Not only is Dr. Shapira one of the best and most knowledgeable practitioners I have encountered, he treats you like family and is honestly one of the most interesting people I have ever met. I never leave his office without learning a fun new fact. He truly cares about his patients and work. You can tell he loves what he does. I can't recommend him enough if you have TMJ pain/issues.

I don't know where my health would be without Dr. Shapira. I have been a TMJ patient for 20 years. I had no idea that TMJ treatment can effect your sinus, sleep, and migraine health as well. Dr. Shapira has been a lifesaver for me more times than I can count. This past January we started DNA treatment which stands for Day and Night Appliance. The improvement I'm already feeling is incredible! I wear this new, comfortable appliance 12 hours a day-basically after dinner and while I sleep. It is expanding my upper and lower jaw which is going to correct my TMJ, open my breathing passages, and greatly improve my allergy and chronic sinus infections. It's mind-blowing how all of my medical issues are inter-twined with what Dr. Shapira treats. He is always on the cusp of the newest technology and treatments and many of his treatments offer instant relief. Dr. Shapira and his staff treat everyone like family. You couldn't be in wiser or better hands.

Dr. Shapira is an amazing and kind dentist. He also specializes in mouth appliances so you do not have to use a cpap machine. He is hands down the best dentist I have ever visited.

I never felt like a patient, I felt like a friend with a caring professional who listened and cared about my symptoms.

Nice doctor but when they realized they couldn’t help me, I felt like I was written off. There was one option and I felt like I was always doing my own research. I feel like I spent a lot of money without getting the help I needed.

I requested an independent consultation from Dr. Shapira and I received what would be better called an educational lecture with demonstrations. The consultation was $300 and 90 minutes long. I expected the consultation to include a review of all my previous test results (he opted to exclude the MRI from his review, for some unknown reason), a specific diagnosis with severity/degree of disease noted, a prognosis, and treatment plan, with all this to be written/documented so that I could take it elsewhere, if needed. Instead, I received a stack of pamphlets with articles he’d written and the costs of the treatment he wanted to provide (tens of thousands of dollars). I was told I could follow up with any questions, but 4 emails went without response until I called the office manager, and then I received an email from Dr. Shapira’s assistant, Kelly, who said she didn’t understand what I was requesting. She said there wasn’t ‘much to say’ about the diagnosis, that they couldn’t provide a prognosis, and that they do not know if all or any of my symptoms would be alleviated by their treatment. I went to Dr. Shapira because he is very knowledgeable and supposedly experienced with treatments, and was very disappointed with the consultation and subsequent response that included recommending treatment without knowing if it would work. I have no documentation from the consultation and they refuse to provide that basic information which has always been provided in writing by any other medical consultation I have received. I would not recommend Dr. Shapira for any services.

Dr. was a no show! The office was closed and waited for 30 min. Called their answering service and they took my info and it's been 4 days and no response! I even emailed them asking how he didn't show up to an appointment they scheduled and no answer yet. A waste of time and extremely unprofessional.