Minnesota Craniofacial Center for TMJ & Sleep Treatment Reviews

Jericka Kirkendall 2025.12.10

     

I absolutely love Minnesota Craniofacial. They actually changed my life. For 19 years I had extreme swelling and pain where I was unable to eat without having to take brakes which was caused by my tmj. I was unable to sleep through the night, was chipping teeth in my sleep and my jaw, temples and neck were always sore in the mornings. I saw a difference after about 3-6 months and the most difference after the year mark. I continue treatment there occasionally now but am at such a good point I was able to retire from consistent treatment. The staff there are so kind and helpful. Their treatment plan is so broad where if one thing didn’t work (which is usually the case), they have many other things they can try as well. Overall, I am beyond happy with their care and was extremely happy with my results!

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Conni Strait 2025.11.25

     

Providers and staff are professional and very pleasant. They are encouraging, set up a good plan and follow through. I have Bells Palsy and they understand my situation better than any other providers that have treated me. It is expensive and self pay, but I feel hopeful that it will be worth the cost. They also have a very reasonable payment plan.

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Jane Carducci 2025.11.17

     

I bought the "package" for $6,000 (no insurance coverage) and spent a year with this group trying to get help with my TMJ. I drove 2 1/2 hours one way for this commitment. Part of me feels like their program is a hustle, to get me to spend more money after not much success. I ended up going to a local orthodontist and got another appliance which has lessened the pain. (You might try an orthodontist first; it was much less expensive.) I do want to note that the staff at the TMJ Center is friendly and accommodating; Emily is competent, empathetic, and helpful. My experience with her was positive.

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Reply from Minnesota Craniofacial Center for TMJ & Sleep Treatment 2025.11.23

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and thank you as well for the kind words about our team. We’re sorry to hear that the level of relief you were hoping for hasn’t been reached. TMD and related conditions are complex, and many factors outside of anyone’s control can influence how quickly or how much things improve. Our team puts a lot of care and effort into the work we do and into supporting the people we treat, and while every case is different, we do generally see very good success in helping patients manage these conditions through thoughtful, evidence-based care.

While we can’t discuss any individual details publicly, we’re always available to talk directly if you’d like to revisit anything or have questions. We aim to support every patient as best we can, and we wish you well moving forward.

Betty Racette 2025.11.12

     

It was so pleasant. Providers were so kind. A great experience.

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Danielle 2025.10.29

     

Minnesota Craniofacial did help relieve my TMJ symptoms. At first I was nervous about the process as they didn’t accept insurance and I had to put a substantial amount of money down before being seen. The first appointment they take an impressive and extensive amount of measurements and data from you (my dentist even mentioned at my appointment how fun it is to read their notes). It was very detailed and personalized. The overall success of your treatment was made known to myself as the patient that consistency is an important aspect in regard to the patient wearing their appliance and following the providers instructions. Only reason why I took off one star was the provider team was inconsistent. I seen a different doctor nearly each appointment and they all had different approaches at the treatment. One assistant even made a comment on how they thought the previous provider should not have adjusted my retainer and told me that they should not have asked me decrease my wear time at the 3rd appointment. This became frustrating overtime and I did make a comment about it. However, the inconsistency within the treatment team I feel hindered by treatment period and at one point set me back. I do want to give a special shout out to Emily, she listened to my concerns and helped me with sorting out all the confusion. And everyone at the front desk is so warm, welcoming and help with paperwork. I would recommend this clinic but would vouch for each patient to ensure they had consistency among their treatment at the start of their treatment plan.

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Michelle Pentland 2025.08.29

     

The MN Craniofacial Center has done an amazing job getting my teeth grinding under control. I no longer grind my teeth at night and wake up refreshed with out any pain. The staff is great, they all are knowledgeable, kind and fit me with the best possible appliance. Dr. Ledderman, Shelby, Genove, Li and everyone I meet take great care of me. Thank you! I strongly recommend them to everyone in need of any type of mouth guard, braces, or special needs with their teeth. They are the best!!!!

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Margie Kobow 2025.08.07

     

The people were very nice

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Kris Hollenbeck 2025.08.07

     

I spent 3-4k on appointments and appliances. Nothing is covered by insurance. While I was in treatment my TMJ pain never went away. I finally gave up on wearing it and my pain has been less or even absent some days. I really wish I had never tried the appliance, because now all I have is less money and tinitus that won't go away. I will say that the staff was very friendly though. And I'm sure what they do helps some people. But it did not work for me.

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Reply from Minnesota Craniofacial Center for TMJ & Sleep Treatment 2025.08.07

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear that your treatment journey has been difficult. TMJ and orofacial pain disorders are highly individualized and often complex, which means that the path to relief can vary significantly from person to person.
Our goal is always to provide care that is compassionate, thoughtful, and evidence-based. While many individuals find meaningful relief through our approach, we also recognize that treatment outcomes can differ and may require adjustments over time.

We’re grateful for your kind words about our staff, and we remain committed to helping patients find the right path forward—even if that means exploring different options. If there’s any way we can support you further, we invite you to reach out directly.

John Corbett 2025.07.14

     

Everyone was so nice and understanding of my pain. THANK YOU

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Cindy Steffl 2025.06.18

     

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Tami Bauers 2025.06.16

     

I was referred to MN Craniofacial by my dentist to look into the cause for the wear on my teeth. I didn't know what to expect, but after being assessed and having a sleep study, I am now in mouth guard that has been working well for me to improve sleep quality and protect my teeth. I've learned more about breathing as well after reading one of the recommended books. Staff and Dr. Ledermann are great. I get a lot of coaching from support staff to make my mouth guard be most effective. I also really appreciate Shelby at the front desk and Genevieve, who make appointments and payments easy. Everyone is very kind.

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Loch Marler 2025.06.11

     

The staff were very helpful in answering all my questions and made me feel right at home.

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Rhonda Mecl 2025.06.04

     

All staff are wonderfully kind and make sure that they hear all concerns.

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Leslie Smith 2025.05.20

     

From start of this process to my current care, it's always been a pleasure to work with everyone at MN Craniofacial Center. Always welcoming with smiles, while attentive to my questions and follow through ofconcerns. It's been successful and I'm grateful I decided to take this step with them.

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Rac 2025.05.19

     

They take no insurance, everything is expected out of pocket.

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Kelly Bort 2025.05.19

     

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Lisa Popp 2025.04.10

     

I was treated with dignity and grace. My practitioner was very intelligent, competent, and kind. Felt really helped and cared for during my visit. Thanks

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Julie Grothe 2025.03.14

     

I appreciate the care, concern and attention to detail for my treatment by the staff. They are very helpful in figuring out ways for my treatment to be even better.

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Brianna Danicich 2025.03.12

     

I didn't even make an appointment at this place because of how expensive the initial appt is. $700 just for the initial consult and a $100 deposit.. so $800 and that doesn't even include the oral appliance or any other treatment. Not their fault that a lot of insurance companies don't cover TMJ treatment. When I said I would need to check my finances before I scheduled they seemed annoyed. While I understand I need to care for my health, these are trying times and $800 is not easy to just come up with.

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Bonnie Kurtt 2024.12.11

     

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