Dr. Wilk is renowned for his more than 40 years of experience and expertise in utilizing oral appliances and other nonsurgical therapies to effectively treat sleep apnea and snoring, offering a patient-centric alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines.
Dr. Steven Wilk
Dr. Steven Wilk is a three-time board certified specialist in Orofacial pain and Dental Sleep Medicine based in Denver, CO. He is known for using oral appliance therapy to effectively treat sleep apnea and snoring as an alternative to CPAP. He has been fellowship trained in physical therapy modalities and BOTOX®, trigger point, and nerve block injections.
request an appointmentDr. Wilk’s educational journey began when he earned his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. He furthered his education, receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Wilk is also a major in the United States Army National Guard, where he strengthened his oral and maxillofacial surgery skills while on active duty.
Committed to excellence, he is affiliated with many esteemed organizations, including the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American Academy of Pain Management, and the American Academy of Neurological and Orthopedic Medicine and Surgery. He is also the founding member of the TMJ Study Group of Colorado (DADE).
At Denver Sleep Apnea, Dr. Wilk and the team tailor their approach to each individual, offering specialized treatments for issues, including oral pain, facial pain, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), and headaches. They also provide thorough home sleep assessments. The goal is to deliver continuous improvements for patients, earning their trust and respect.
Denver Sleep Apnea is privileged to serve its patients, providing comprehensive, patient-focused care under the expertise of Dr. Wilk. To book an appointment at the standout practice, call the friendly staff or use the online scheduling tool today.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Head, face, and jaw pain can have a variety of origins, and include a wide spectrum of problems, with an equally wide range of treatment options. Our goal is to determine the anatomy underlying the discomfort, determine what factors are causing or aggravating it, and provide ways to improve the situation. The first stage is an accurate diagnosis, and this begins with collecting vital health information through our website, following this with a comprehensive examination, and collecting x-rays and other imaging as necessary and consultation with Dr. Wilk.
Education is a very important part of the process, as many of these disorders cannot be entirely “fixed”. So the more you understand about your problem the better you will be able to manage it.
Once a diagnosis has been established, Dr. Wilk will review an individualized treatment plan aimed at the most conservative and direct approach. Many patients are treated with specific oral devices worn in the mouth at night, during the day, or both, to stabilize the joint and muscles. Medications may be prescribed and injections may be used to help facilitate improvement.