TMJ Clinic: Summer John DDS

"I have had nothing but a positive experience with Dr Summer. He listens and answers my questions, and goes above what is needed to help with my sleep apnea issues. If I ever have problems with the device he custom made, he promptly calls back and I can usually get in the same day for repairs. If you have apnea issues and do not want to be on a CPap, these dental appliances are the way to go and really a last step towards surgery. But they are not all created equal. He uses high quality materials, utilizing state of the art fabrication. It’s not just a piece of molded plastic…it’s a fully adjustable customized orthodontic device. I have seen other devices and mouth guards. This by far is the best made unit and actually helps. As with any anonymous or Google reviews, I encourage everyone to get their own firsthand experience."

"If you are considering seeing Dr. Summer for a sleep apnea mouthpiece, DON’T. He is an unprofessional con artist and should not be in the business of treating sleep apnea. Basically, my long ordeal with this practice can be summed up by the following. Dr. Summer lied to me about the efficacy of his mouthpiece, he tricked me into getting the mouthpiece from him by lying to me about my insurance coverage, and his mouthpiece actually made my sleep apnea worse and caused me jaw and neck pain! Dr. Summer has constructed a persona that gives the impression that he is some kind of rebel or pioneer in his field; I can assure you, he is not only clueless, but reckless, as well as the most haphazard and unprofessional provider I have ever encountered. Please learn from my mistakes and protest by not supporting this charlatan. I have included a photo that outlines my ordeal in more detail. Thanks for reading and best of luck in your sleep apnea treatment journey. I chose to post this anonymously to protect my privacy."

"I had extremely painful TMJ issues for years and seen multiple other specialists for this issue with little to no improvement. Dr. Summer has helped me far more than anyone else for my jaw pain. His approach is completely different, and the appliance is completely different from others I have had. He made my appliance a few years ago, and it still functions perfectly! A while back I had some dental work that affected the fit, and he adjusted it so I didn’t have to pay for a whole new one! Dr. Summer is a unique character, but for my part I have had only positive interactions with him."

"I just tried to call and schedule an appt after being referred by my dentist today. Spoke to John and he was impatient the entire call, asked me if I had looked at the website to check my posture and informed "30% of the population have a dislocated jaw on one side." Well, maybe the number would be smaller if you actually evaluated them instead. Update: John called personally and acknowledged/explained being short previously, then reassured me from where I come from. And got an appointment scheduled immediately. Appreciate that."

"When I went to John Summer for a bite plate, he knew that I was in the middle of a divorce and was vulnerable. At one point, he sent me an email that said, "Sure I like you and I look forward to getting to know you more, but I know better than to have any expectations that you might be ready for another lover for years or even forever, and even then that you would consider one old enough to be your father." (I have receipts.) I was so uncomfortable that I had to bring a man with me to my follow up appointment because I wasn't comfortable being in the exam room alone with him. He is wildly unprofessional and not safe for female patients (which should make all other patients who care about women not want to patronize his practice)."