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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May72020

Sleep and the Immune System

May 7, 2020

It is crucial now to get your 8-9 hours of sleep. Your life could depend on it.

May72020

Airway, Sleep Related Breathing Disorders and the Pandemic

May 7, 2020

Now may be the best time to make sure you have the internal stockpile to deal with the challenges of the next 12-18 months and beyond. We have a new flu season coming up in the late fall with Coronavirus still present.

May72020

Your Sleep, Immune System and Covid-19

May 7, 2020

The SARS-CoV-2 global pandemic illuminated some of the current deficiencies in our healthcare system. Interestingly, the factors that predisposed people to the worst effects of the virus are nearly identical to the associated health impact of poor quality and inadequate sleep.

Apr32020

Early Intervention for COVID-19?

April 3, 2020

The goal is to reduce viral load early while still in the upper airway to reduce morbidity and mortality.

Mar132020

Breathing, Sleep and Corona (COVID-19)

March 13, 2020

Corona Viruses are inhibited by nitric oxide in research studies dating back to 2004 and 2005. Circulating nitric oxide is suppressed in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

Jan202020

Boost Your Health: Why You Need an Airwaycentric® Dentist

January 20, 2020

AirwayCentric® is a new way of thinking about your health and the condition of your mouth. While functional medicine and dentistry have a much needed individualized approach to health, practitioners often ignore the importance of an open airway, breathing properly – and the relation to sleep.