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TMJ Disorder
Understanding TMJ Disorders
Understanding TMJ Disorders: Common and Uncommon Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore If you experience jaw pain, headaches, or difficulty opening your mouth, your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) may be the cause. TMJ disorders, often called TMD, affect millions of people each...
Sleep Disorder
Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Pregnancy
Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Pregnancy: What Every Expecting Mom Should Know Pregnancy brings countless changes to the body, some exciting, others challenging. While most women expect morning sickness and fatigue, few realize that pregnancy can also affect how you...
Nutrition
The Vital Role of Vitamin D in Healing, Pain Relief, and Sleep Health
At the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Phoenix-East, we’re dedicated to treating adults and children suffering from TMJ disorders, craniofacial pain, and sleep-disordered breathing. While structural and neurological factors are central to these conditions, one often...
A Commitment to Utah Families
Payson and the surrounding Utah County area are full of families who inspire us every day. We are dedicated to serving with compassion, integrity, and a genuine desire to help others live pain-free, restful lives. Our involvement in the community is one more way we show our commitment to the well-being of our patients and neighbors.
Doctor & Customer Approved
Trusted By Our Many Patients
Meet Dr. K. Cheyn Gunnerson
Your TMJ & Sleep Apnea Dentist in Payson, UT
Dr. K. Cheyn Gunnerson is a clinician dedicated to helping people reclaim comfort, balance, and better sleep through advanced TMJ and sleep therapy. With a deep understanding of how airway, muscle, and joint function work together, he takes a whole-body approach to restoring natural alignment and long-term wellness.
As a graduate of the Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry, where he excelled in the top five percent of his class, Dr. Gunnerson has invested thousands of hours in post-graduate education to ensure he provides top-tier care to his patients in Payson.
Known for his approachable style and genuine care, Dr. Gunnerson believes that healing starts with understanding, not just treating symptoms. His work blends clinical precision with real-world practicality, helping patients experience life free from the pain, tension, and fatigue that often go unnoticed for years.
Whether in the clinic or behind the podcast mic, his goal is simple: to help people breathe better, sleep better, and live better.
Meet Dr. K. Cheyn Gunnerson
Your TMJ & Sleep Apnea Dentist in Payson, UT
Meet Dr. Valenzuela
Empowering Health Through Restful Sleep and Whole-Body Wellness
Dr. Valenzuela is a triple board-certified physician who focuses on helping pediatric and adult patients achieve optimal health through quality sleep and a general approach to wellness. With a focus on sleep and its impact on overall well-being, Dr. V is dedicated to helping individuals feel well-rested and refreshed, every single day.
Meet Dr. Valenzuela
Empowering Health Through Restful Sleep and Whole-Body Wellness
Dr. Valenzuela is a triple board-certified physician who focuses on helping pediatric and adult patients achieve optimal health through quality sleep and a general approach to wellness. With a focus on sleep and its impact on overall well-being, Dr. V is dedicated to helping individuals feel well-rested and refreshed, every single day.




