The Gelb Center
Michael Gelb, DDS, MS:
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★★★★★

DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS (NEW YORK)

Monday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

OFFICE HOURS (WHITE PLAINS)

Monday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

I have dealt with Dr Harold and Dr Michael. We moved to shore nJ area or I’d Visit more often with a busy work schedule but I used the original and now 2nd appliance daily for almost 35 years. This practice is top notch and dialed in and the only shortcoming is the patients that do not understand the principles of bite equilibrium and their applied skill level. I have done the research and  they are the best.

Every visit to Dr. Gelbs office is the ultimate doctor experience. The culture, business of the practice, learning experience, are all amazing. They really know how to provide the ideal visit. Their model should be what you experience when visiting any doctors office. Getting the results I need is still a work in progress, but Dr. Gelb and his team are relentless in their pursuit to achieving a positive outcome. Thanks!

First time as a new patient and; this is probably not frequently said (about dental visits) but what a WONDERFUL experience! Their staff is warm and welcoming, the office is state of the art and my Dr Gelb was very engaging and patient; taking the time to explain things until I was comfortable. Can’t believe that I am “saying” this but after over two decades of looking for a solution I no longer have TMJ!!!!! Thank you , Dr. Gelb!

I’ve been dealing with migraines my whole life, trying everything from meditation to prescription medications.  In the last few years, they had become more frequent and more debilitating.  I started with Dr. Gelb five months ago and in the last three months I’ve been free of migraines.  Through him and his staff and the really talented physical therapist he sent me to I’ve learned so much about exactly what causes them and understood how hard they all work to target that problem and help me correct it.  It is an enormous relief to both be free of the pain and to have the tools to control it – without taking pills.  My sense from the very beginning was that Dr. Gelb was intent on solving the problem and bringing me to a place that was much better.  Not only do have my days back (so many are just lost to migraine sufferers) but I sleep better than I have in long time.  I feel very fortunate and would highly recommend the Gelb Center to anyone dealing with these kinds of problems.

Absolutely love the staff at the Gelb Center!! From Dr. Gelb himself to all of the staff I’ve encountered from the moment I walk in the door. Very efficient and knowledgeable. Thankfully, Dr. Gelb, in coordination with his colleagues, noted that I did not only have TMJ but had mild sleep apnea as well and helped me to find the right appliances to help with these issues. I never thought I would feel the amazing improvement I do now! Thank you so much to all of the amazing people that work at the Gelb Center!!!

Without a doubt the most sophisticated, accurate and just amazing dental center for TMJ and Sleep Apnea. I started w Harold and now have Michael to care for me. Trust me, you will not find a better solution oriented team anywhere. I worked for JNJ as a Consultant and now still consult to drug development in Pharma and Biotech in many areas. They wrote the book on TMJ and are the very best. Thanks for my visit today and my road to recovery tomorrow.

For many years, I awoke with a pain in my side. Turns out it was from my wife elbowing me because my snoring woke her up. After trying several dentists and on-line products, I made an appointment with Dr. Michael Gelb. From the first moment, I knew I was in good hands. The entire team (at both the NYC and White Plains offices) were extremely professional. The clinical assessment was comprehensive and Dr. Gelb personally explained my condition to me. He offered several options and ultimately recommended a particular appliance which I chose. It was fitted perfectly and at the follow-up visits, Dr. Gelb and his team were conscientious to be sure it fit comfortably and was effective. In fact, when there was just a slight bit of discomfort with one of the graduated appliances, they insisted on refitting it and re-ordering it from the lab at no charge. They truly wanted the experience and the outcome to be perfect. It has been 4 months since I started using the appliance and it works perfectly. Comfortable and effective. Both my wife and I are sleeping well! And the pain in my side has gone away. I highly recommend Dr. Gelb and his team. They are specialists and know exactly what they are doing. They are kind, warm and friendly. I will be sending my daughter there to see about possible TMJ.

So all expertise, knowledge, professionalism, comfort and most importantly HOPE, has been successfully and effortlessly passed down from one (and only) Dr. Harold “Healer” Gelb , to son, Dr. Michael Gelb, without one blink of the eye difference. Still experienced best of all knowledge in this specialised field that most would never even know what to do to treat any person suffering horribly as I in traumatic spinal injuries/head and jaw traumas, misaligned bites/faulty crowns, unbearable pain and embarrassment from facial structures shifting/can no longer recognise face, let alone properly chew, close/open mouth, sleep because even airways are now offset, and if anything else is left, well The Gelb Centre is on top of it. Life changing and soul comforting. There actually IS A LIGHT AT END of this erupted tunnel. Looking forward to relief and proper, life changing results from Gelb appliances on way. Just to be able to exist without constant pain is worth world.

I was referred to Dr. Gelb for TMJ issues. This office is always incredibly helpful and welcoming. I never have had to wait long and a few times he saw me earlier than my appointment time. He fashioned me two sets of appliances; one for day and another for night. My jaw problems are much improved as is the quality of my sleep, a wonderful byproduct of the night guards. Dr. Gelb and his entire staff really know their stuff and take excellent care of their patients. Highly recommend this office.

I have been suffering from severe TMJ with a locked jaw for months. Dr. Gelb was my last hope after several failed attempts at the chiropractor, oral surgeon, physical therapist, acupuncture, etc. Dr. Gelb treats my case with the utmost care and concern, he has been the only Dr. that has been able to provide me with relief and unlock my jaw. He focuses on the root of the cause to figure out the best solution for each individual case. The other negative reviews on here are downright absurd. If you are suffering and in constant pain, Dr. Gelb is the one to see for this very difficult and debilitating problem.

From the moment I walk in to the time I leave, Dr. Gelb and his staff are compassionate, helpful and genuinely interested in making my jaw, and life, better. The medical assistants are informative and realign my bite guards to adjust for improvements. I can  tell the difference in these past months. I do EXACTLY what they tell me and so far so good! Thanks to Dr. Gelb I have less tension and my profile back!

The Gelb center is an exceptional operation with amazing patient care and unique expertise in jaw pain, discomfort, and sleep in general. Dr. Michael Gelb takes the time to explain and teach, in addition to recommending treatment and lifestyle choices that can improve symptoms. If you have tmj or jaw pain, or any sort of sleep troubles, this is the place to be!

Dr. Gelb is a miracle worker! I had the most intense pain I could imagine before I began seeing Dr. Gelb: constant, never-ending daily headaches, an inability to concentrate, poor sleep quality, and all of the other symptoms that accompany TMJ. Dr. Gelb was quick, professional, and most importantly, effective! He outfitted me with a series of appliances that effectively relaxed my masseter muscle as I slept. I knew the first morning I awoke after wearing the new appliance – my life was saved! Over the course of a few months, he made minor tweaks, gave me a very unobtrusive “day appliance” which I wear for perhaps 1-2 hours, and another version of the night appliance, each time slightly improving the experience. I was highly skeptical of Dr. Gelb (especially considering the decent volume of negative reviews on this website?) before starting. And it is not the cheapest process in the world, but for those who want fast, effective, and professional service, and access to a professional who has been successfully treating this absolutely debilitating condition for many years, I highly HIGHLY recommend paying Dr. Gelb a visit.

I have been seeing Dr. Gelb for a while now and he is actually the best! I have severe TMJ pain and without his help i would be crying every day. He gave me jaw appliances one for the day and one for night and they seriously help. He really knows what he is doing and I couldn’t be more happy to have found the best jaw doc in NYC.

Dr. Gelb and his team did the most amazing job fixing my TMJ I was in pain for years but with his help and his intelligent and friendly staffs help they were able to not only fix the issue but also realigned my mouth and I have my normal face back after my lower jaw started to go backwards giving me an awful overbite. THANK YOU!  You’ve given me back my smile and my self image. I highly recommend this place from the front staff to Dr Gelb himself it was seamless and pleasant.

As a professional in the dental industry, I’ve had the opportunity to visit nearly 2000 dental clinics across the country and I can say with great confidence that Dr Gelb and his team are simply the best!!

Dr Gelb is truly my hero!! To make an extremely long story short I woke up one day with such fullness in my ear it was true torture along with terrible titinus at night that kept me awake for hours at night , I then began to fall into a terrible depression because not enough oxygen was reaching my brain because my jaw was blocking my air way however I had no idea before meeting Dr Gelb .. I went to 6 doctor’s yes 6! .. 3 ENT specialist, a dentist a primary and an urgent care physicians whom all told me nothing was wrong with my ears and just learn to live with it. I would Google day in and day out while on an loa from work trying to find some solution … Finally my mother found me this man that saved my life and renewed the lease.. Aside from my jaw blocking a huge part of my air way and half way on top of my ear crushing the nerves around my ear causing the loud rushing water sound … I began to wear the appliances with in 48 hours to my surprise after weeks and weeks of misery was over!!! . The titinus was gone.. My ear was open and I stopped snoring like a bear!!!! Dr. Gelb is yes very costly but I could never put a price tag on the way he gave me back my normal life… The appliances I wear are truly TRULY gold!!! I used one for 2 weeks from a dentist that did absolutely nothing for me at all!! Dr. Gelb thank you I love you for what you have done for me and I’m so thankful my son has his mommy back to normal. I have no idea where I would be today had my mother not found you!! I recommend Dr Gelb 10000000000000000%

The Gelb Center saved my life!! My life was terrible everyday because of pain and locking, I thought there was no one that could help me with my problem but after meeting with and going through a couple days of doing what Dr. Gelb suggested, it helped tremendously. All employees were nice and very easy to talk to. I was treated promptly and respectfully. Definitely worth the price!! Very pleasant experience, would recommend to anyone suffering with jaw pain.

There are not enough stars to give to Dr Gelb and his wonderful staff. From the moment I walked in – the attention to detail, precision X-rays and monitoring made me feel comfortable and so well taken care of. Dr Gelb quickly cured my excruciating TMJ pain and diagnosed an additional condition which he continued to treat. I cannot applaud this whole team enough – from his front office staff to assistants to visiting physicians, Dr Gelb has created a wonderful collaborative practice everyone should run to if you have any painful jaw aches you can’t understand. He is simply stupendous! Gold seal of approval

I was referred to the Gelb Center by my doctor after I had a sleep study.  I was thrilled to find out that my sleep apnea could be treated with dental appliance rather than a  machine that would be cumbersome and a nusaince for me to keep maintained.  I went for an evaluation with Dr. Gelb and his staff and found them extremely pleasant, very careful with COVID protocol and thorough in the evaluation.  They even had a physical therapist there to consult after the xray of my full head and neck.  The saw a problem I had with my neck that I knew I had and hadn’t mentioned to them.  They also indicated it could be part of the sleep issue.  In addition, they had a radiologist read the xray and recommened I see my ENT for a consult.  I was very impressed.  Six weeks later I had my dental device and now it’s been several months and I am sleeping as well as helping with my TMJ.  Had a follow up yesterday and don’t need to go back for a year.  Although my dental plan does  not cover this treatment, it was covered under the medical  plan due to the diagnosis.  I highly recommend Dr. Gelb and his team.

I went to NYC to see Dr. Gelb after 4 years of chronic insomnia, 5 sleep studies & a number of doctors that weren’t able to treat my condition. I am so grateful I found Dr. Gelb! His team took great care of me, & he was able to resolve my sleep issues. I am now sleeping through the night and feel better than I have in 20+ years. Thank you, Dr. Gelb.

Dr. Gelb is kind, compassionate and extraordinarily knowledgeable. I came to him with a jaw that had been in extreme pain for over a month, the result of surgery performed by another dentist. He was terribly concerned about my pain and went to work quickly diagnosing it and treating it. Within 48 hours the pain was over and never returned. His staff created a bite plate that corrected the underlying condition over the following 8 weeks. I cannot recommend Dr. Gelb highly enough. T

Both my children ages 13 and 15 were in pain from clicking noises in their jaws due to TMJ. My older daughter was a particularly tough case and Dr. Gelb took it on anyways. Within months both children were pain-free and did not have any more clicking noises in their jaws. My older daughter in particular is a miracle and we are deeply grateful to Dr. Gelb and his team. We recommend them highly! Thank you!!!!

I am a healthcare professional. Sleep is essential. My wife has told me for years that I snore. I have tried a mouthguard in the past without success. It was painful and not well fitted. My experience so far with the Gelb center has been excellent. They are courteous, professional and took the time to explain all the elements of their thorough work up. I will try to update this posting after I’ve had a chance to try my mouth guard.

We came to Dr. Gelb about 4 years ago because my daughter Emily was having TMJ and Sleep apnea issues that resulted in severe pain, chronic migraines and vertigo. With the help of the Gelb Center through the use of appliances and with Invisalign they were able to completely rid my daughter of sleep apnea and severely lessen the amount of migraines she would get. This would not have been possible without the help of Dr. Gelb who is truly a miracle worker and we will forever be grateful to Dr. Gelb and to the Gelb Center. Rose Mary Lopez

It has been almost a year since Dr. Gelb and his wonderful staff changed my life. By the time they had reset my bite and removed the pain in my jaw with their night and daytime appliances, my C-PAP machine for my “severe” sleep apnea was no longer needed and my sleep became quiet and totally restorative once again. After I graduated from their excellent care, it was recommended that I return to spend the night at the Weill Cornell Center for Sleep to get the definitive read on how well the Gelb reconstructive work had mastered my serious sleep apnea. In layman’s terms, the score for the quality of my breathing while sleeping was something like a “1” and was the lowest score the Center had ever seen. I do not expect to ever return to my C-PAP machine! Dr. Gelb and his staff are truly masters of their craft! I would recommend them heartily to anyone who has jaw, bite and sleep apnea issues. They are the best in the business!

I was referred to visit The Gelb Center due to issues I’ve had for a long time (10ish+ years). For years I would have headaches/ migraines/dizziness, experience sleepiness during the day, jaw clicking, and have heartburn. I had no idea that all of this relates to TMJ. I was given a day and night time appliance-which fixed my jaw clicking pain, clenching, and grinding. I can’t begin to express how much better I feel since then. My headaches and heartburn have subsided. Prior to wearing the night appliances I would wake up with my heartbeat racing and exhausted. Now I wake up energized and ready for the day! I don’t feel sleepy during the day either. Dr. Gelb and his team are amazing at what they do- they are all very knowledgable and walked me through everything from what was seen in the scan, cause of pain and preventive measures to take, and followed up with me with my appliances. What really makes me happy is that I no longer take all the pills I used to for my headaches, heartburn, and high heartbeat. I would recommend Dr. Gelb to anyone experiencing what I had once felt.

Dr. Gelb is the Doc to see if you have TMJ/TMD. I was in denial for a bit that I had TMJ, until my dentist said my gums were thinning a bit due to teeth clenching in my sleep. Once the tenderness in my jaw and face became unbearable, I decided to make an appointment to see Dr. Gelb. Plus, I had two different physicians say great things about him. First, I was fit for an appliance, one to wear during the day (very small, can’t see it, and super easy to take in and out), and two to wear at night on top and bottom teeth. The day I got my appliances and put them in… it was a sigh of relief. The devices allow for everything to start coming back into alignment. They make it so you can’t really clench. Thus, not only do they help adjust the jaw into it’s proper alignment, but they allow for new habits to be formed so you teach yourself not to clench. My clenching is down drastically. And it’s been about 3.5 months with the device. Every month it’s getting better. I’m confident that a few more months and i’ll be restored without clenching. In conjunction with meditation, seeing Dr. Gelb, and keeping stress at bay, i’m really happy i’m doing a lot better! Oh and of course the cherry on top, the staff and Dr. Gelb himself are all really sweet, compassionate, and truly great people. Highly recommend!

Dr. Gelb and Eddie are seriously the best. I went in for something relatively minimal but because they were so thorough, found out a ton about not only my jaw but my entire body. Turns out I was clenching very heavily at night and during the day. That was causing me extreme neck pain (which I was in psychical therapy for and assumed was unrelated), jaw discomfort and because my teeth were wearing down it caused one side of my face to droop. I was also having trouble getting a good night sleep which I later learned was due to my grinding and clenching during the night. They gave me a day guard and a night guard and since, my neck pain has drastically decreased and I am no longer in PT, my sleep is solid and restful and my face doesn’t droop 🙂 Highly recommend a visit to the Gelb Center. They are really the best at what they do! What I loved the most about working with them was the fact that they gave me many different options for treatment and didn’t try to upsell me on ANYTHING. We worked together to find a treatment that would be best for my lifestyle, commitment level (I wasn’t interested in getting a pallet expander/Invisalign to fully fix my uneven jaw) and budget. Truly the best experience and would suggest a visit!

I have lived with migraines all my life – they became increasingly unmanageable in the last few years. After trying many over the counter and prescription medications, I’ve now been migraine free for months with absolutely no drugs. Dr. Gelb is one of the most dedicated professionals I’ve come across – he is so totally intent on finding the key to bringing one back to balance and pain-free living. His whole team has an energy and dedication focused on bettering the patient’s life. I sleep better than I have in years as well! I say this all with still a bit of wonderment after so many years of trying so many things. I would recommend Dr. Gelb without hesitation.

There are a lot of doctors in NYC that claim they can cure TMJ. I did tons of online research, visited so called TMJ specialists, but decided to go to Dr. Michael Gelb of the Gelb Center after reading his website and asking him tons of questions during my consultation. He is the real deal. I suffered from TMJ my whole life and after completing Invisalign my TMJ got even worse. I thought that I would have to live with it for the rest of my life. Dr. Gelb was empathetic and patient and worked with me until “we got it right”… And we did. I am now TMJ free and I cannot tell you how amazing it is to live without this debilitating pain. Thank you so much Dr. Gelb. From my first call to your office through my last visit you and your team were the best of the best!

Dr. Gelb has a marvelous office and staff. I consulted him for recurrent TMJ dysfunction and related, persistent and torturous tinnitus problems. He worked with dispatch, used the most advanced technology, fitted me perfectly for devices and always displayed good humor and empathy. In just two months, my problems have been remedied.His reputation as a leading specialist in this area is well-deserved. I highly recommend his services for these treatments.

I was using a CPAP machine for several years when my new dentist referred me to Dr. Gelb.  I was skeptical at first as my pulmonologist told me I would need the CPAP for the rest of my life no matter what.  Dr. Gelb gave me a bite plate to help me breathe when sleeping.  After several months I repeated the overnight sleep test in the sleep lab reluctantly ordered by my pulmonologist. To his surprise my sleep apnea was gone using the bite plate and I no longer need the CPAP machine. Thanks to Dr. Gelb and his great staff.

I have been so impressed with Dr. Gelb and this whole office, at every level. In fact, I am writing this review because this is the best experience I have ever had with any doctor. Dr. Gelb is one of the smartest medical professionals I have ever met, and he is also genuinely concerned about the people who come to him for help. TMJ disorders are difficult and I suppose (from a Dr.’s point of view) interesting because they are complex. A lot of things feed into TMJ problems ranging from your anatomy to your lifestyle. Dr. Gelb looks at the whole person, not just at the specific pain or problem that brought you in to the office. He knows what the heck he is talking about and he seems to love the process of sleuthing out what is going on, and fixing it. The treatment I have received at this office has given me a new lease on life. Finally understanding why I have gotten such severe headaches for so long, and knowing exactly what I need to do about it, has affected every area of my life in a positive way. I was referred to Dr. Gelb by my regular dentist when the night guards he made for me failed to prevent grinding and other severe symptoms of TMJ. He said “Dr. Gelb is the best in the city”. I was worried when I made my first appointment with Dr. Gelb because my insurance plan is not good at all, but with the help of the office manager, Angela, we found a way to get me treated at this top tier practice. I am so glad that I did this and it is absolutely worth it. I only regret not coming here years ago. I could have avoided a great deal of pain, and saved myself money in the long run. I recommend this practice to anyone who suffers from TMJ.

I could never say enough good about  DR.Gelb …he literally saved my life!!..I went to 6 doctors, yes 6! Without any of them knowing why I was having terrible Ear fullness and titus that kept me up through out the night …I had to actually take an LOA from work because it became so difficult to deal with that I became super depressed and felt so bad for my 8 year old son..it was true torture…the upsetting moment after leaving every doctor with un-answered questions as to why??? I had a brain mri, I had multiple hearing test I was placed on anti inflammatory medicine. NOTHING worked, finally an ENT said maybe TMJ? that’s when my mother found DR. Gelb … the cat scan showed my jaw had basically collapsed on my ear and was blocking a huge part of my air way which caused a struggle to breathe at night….yes it’s a costly center but I would spend every dollar because it is worth it ,I spent 400 on a mouth guard from my dentist prior that did absolutely nothing…less than 24 hours after wearing these mouth pieces from DR. Gelb my ear opened up because the mouth piece already began to reconfigure my jaw ..by my next visit all my issues were practically gone those mouth pieces are Gold!!!!! Dr. Gelb is my GOD send .. not only did they help my jaw.. but I stopped snoring like a bear and rarely get migraines like I used to quite frequently  …This man is amazing …I love you Dr.Gelb and forever thankful to you.

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