When treating your TMJ symptoms, it is always best to practice good behaviors in addition to wearing your dental splints. Practicing the “do’s and don’ts” can help improve your TMJ symptoms and put you on the path to a pain free life. Do not eat hard or crunchy foods that may require prolonged chewing. Stick […]
TMJ Pain
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is considered one of the most complex joint in the body. How do you know if it’s causing your pain? For as often as the TMJ joint is used (talking, chewing, and swallowing), if there is any kind of damage to the joint it can be very debilitating. A number of […]
I can’t tolerate my CPAP
CPAP is the standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, but for those patients who can’t tolerate it, an additional type of therapy is needed, such as oral appliance therapy. An oral appliance brings the jaw forward which prevents the collapse of the tongue, keeping the airway open during sleep. Oral appliance therapy can be used […]
How to Identify your Headache
With five different types of headaches, it’s important to figure out what type of headache is causing your pain in order to treat it correctly. Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. The pain is consistent with a pressure or ache around the head (temples), back of the head or neck. Not as […]
How Healthy are your Sleep Habits?
Your behaviors can greatly affect your sleep and can contribute to sleepiness. Your actions throughout the day and more importantly before bedtime can make it difficult to fall asleep. Your daily routine, including how you schedule your day, what you eat and drink, even the medications you take, and how you choose to spend your […]
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