Dr. Michael Gelb, DDS, MS - world-renowned TMJ and Sleep Specialist

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Welcome to Dr. Michael Gelb

Dr. Michael Gelb, DDS, MS is a world-renowned TMJ and Sleep Specialist with practices in both New York City and White Plains. He received his D.D.S. degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and his M.S. from SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Gelb is the co-author of GASP: Airway Health- The Hidden Path to Wellness, and the co-founder of both The Foundation for Airway Health and The American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry.

The Gelb Center was founded over 30 years ago by Dr. Michael Gelb’s father, Dr. Harold Gelb. Since then, Dr. Michael has taken his father’s findings to the next level through his Airway Centric® integrated therapy. He invented the ACG™ Airway Centric® System with the help of ProSomnus Sleep Technologies. The ACG System is the first day and night dental appliance solution that offers an integrated approach to addressing airway issues.

Dr. Michael Gelb is dedicated to improving his patients’ health by reducing pain, restoring refreshing sleep and transforming lives.

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The Gelb Center

The Gelb Center of New York offers integrated medical treatment including pain management for head pain, neck pain, TMJ, facial & neck pain, and jaw pain and other dysfunctions including headaches, snoring, and sleep apnea. By integrating science, medicine, physical therapy, chiropractic therapy, nutrition, biofeedback, pain management/pain medication, applied kinesiology, and cranial therapy in our treatments.

Diplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain
Clinical Professor NYU College of Dentistry
Co-Founder: AAPMD
American Dental Association
New York County Dental Society
American Academy of Orofacial Pain
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
American Sleep Disorders Association
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
Co-Inventor of Norad
Co-Inventor of the Airway Centric ™

As Seen On ...

Dr. Gelb has been featured as a TMJ and Sleep Apnea / Sleep Disorders authority in The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Fox News, Fox Business News, CBS, CNN, Women’s Day, IVillage, The Globe & Mail, ABC News, and other national and international newspaper and networks.

Dr. Michael Gelb's Affiliations ...

The Gelb Center serves as a consultant to physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, orthodontist, and dentists in alleviating TMJ, Invisalign, myofunctional therapy, braces, head and neck pain and alleviating sleep disorders. Dr. Michael Gelb is currently the Clinical Professor of NYU College of Dentistry, Division of Basic Science, Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology in New York, NY.

AAPMD Airway Health Professional Association

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM)

American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP)

Latest Dr. Michael Gelb News

The NYC TMJ / Headache /Sleep Apnea specialist, Michael Gelb, DDS, MS with offices in NYC and White Plains, New York has earned the prestigious award of Top Doc New York® multiple years in a row and is a NYC top rated, best in class doctor on Vitals, HealthGrades, MakeMeHeal, Google+, RateMDs, and other doctor’s services rating websites. Dr. Gelb has been featured as a TMJ and Sleep Apnea / Sleep Disorders authority in The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Fox News, Fox Business News, CBS, CNN, Women’s Day, IVillage, The Globe & Mail, ABC News, and other national and international newspaper and networks.

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Dec22019

Gelb Center Case Studies

December 2, 2019

Here are two examples of patients whose health I have improved using AirwayCentric® dentistry. I have alleviated their pain and improved their sleep – while enhancing their looks.

Dec22019

Juvabite: An Amazing Surgery-Free Solution to Menopausal Aging

December 2, 2019

Juvabite is an alternative to surgery that treats the underlying facial changes caused by menopause and aging.

Sep252019

Why Your Child’s Mouth Breathing Should Worry You

September 25, 2019

Mouth breathing in your child may be more noticeable when your child is asleep – or it may be a constant habit. Regardless, this form of breathing is bad news at night for developing brains.

Sep242019

Airway Orthodontics: Breathe Easy and Improve Your Smile

September 24, 2019

Ever been woken by your alarm only to feel like you haven’t slept at all, with brain fog or a headache? What if I told you may have an airway sleep disorder (ASD) – like sleep apnea?

Aug202019

The Latest Link Between Sleep Disruption and Alzheimer’s

August 20, 2019

Sleeping disorders can play a big part in the development of Alzheimer’s, so it’s worthwhile exploring exactly why – and what you can do about it.

May212019

A Surprising Clue About Alzheimer’s Disease – Found in Your Mouth!

May 21, 2019

The sixth leading cause of death in the United States is Alzheimer’s disease. You likely know someone with, or have lost someone to this awful disease. As age expectancy rises, it can be a real concern whether you, or someone you love, is likely to develop Alzheimer’s.The good news is that scientists and doctors are working hard to research the cause – and find a cure. Additionally, there are a number of risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s disease which you can counteract through diet, exercise, and changes to the way you sleep.One of the risk factors may surprise you: gum disease.