Coping with the side effects of wearing an oral appliance
Whether you were prescribed an oral appliance for the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction (TMD) or sleep apnea, it is important to understand what some of the side [...]
Is gum really worth the pain?
Whether a person chews gum as a snack or because they like the flavor, it is a common occurrence. However, if you chew gum and suffer from headaches or [...]
Dentists play a key role in treating sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy
Many people are unable to use a CPAP machine for the treatment of their sleep apnea. Whether it is because it is uncomfortable or it just doesn’t work for [...]
TMD is linked to tinnitus and hearing problems
Have you ever experienced ringing in your ear? If so, that is called tinnitus. While it might happen more frequently in some people, what does it have to do [...]
Helpful tips to improve your sleep
Have you ever woken up feeling like you didn’t have a wink of sleep last night? We’ve all been there before--probably numerous times throughout our lifetime. Our sleep habits [...]