PERKINS ORTHODONTICS

Dr. Perkins is passionate about helping patients with TMJ problems, headaches, and sleep disorders. As an orthodontist who suffered from sleep apnea himself, he had a special insight into these problems and was one of the first orthodontists to regularly treat young children for airway problems and sleep disorders. His experience in treating TMJ helped him develop the specialized techniques for treating both TMJ and sleep problems, which are often linked. As an orthodontist, he was able to see how most sleep disorders and TMJ problems develop in childhood. Unfortunately, many physicians and dentists still do not recognize these problems early enough... After receiving a B.S. degree from Oklahoma State University, Dr. Perkins graduated from Baylor University College of Dentistry with numerous honors, including the Scholastic Honors Award for graduating in the top of his class, and the coveted Crown and Bridge Dentistry Award for clinical excellence. He continued at Baylor for his..

Primary location: Rockwall United States