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Who is at Risk for Sleep Apnea?

Who is at Risk for Sleep Apnea?

If you suffer from sleep apnea, you are at an increased risk for health problems. However, effective treatment is available to help eliminate your symptoms and let you get a better night’s sleep. Anyone can develop sleep apnea, but certain factors put you at an increased risk. These risk factors include: Being Overweight Approximately 50% […]

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Women are More Likely to Develop TMJ Disorders than Men

Women are More Likely to Develop TMJ Disorders than Men

I might be repeating myself, but did you know that women are more likely to develop TMJ disorders than any other individual? It’s true! While women might be more prone to developing TMD, they can definitely make strides to prevent it from occurring. Pain Affects Everyone Differently That’s right. Pain does affect everyone differently. Headaches and […]

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Tinnitus and TMD: The Connection is Clear

Tinnitus and TMD: The Connection is Clear

Have you ever heard a “ringing” in your ears? If so, you might have experienced tinnitus at some point in your life. Tinnitus is often referred to as “ringing of the ears,” and can be one of the less common symptoms of TMJ disorders. Many patients who suffer from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) with coexisting […]

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What Groups are at Risk for TMD?

What Groups are at Risk for TMD?

When you are at risk, it increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition. It is possible to develop TMD with or without the risk factors listed below. However, if you have a number of the risk factors listed, it is important to ask your dentist what you might be able to do to […]