It is clear that if you quit smoking, it will significantly improve your overall health—especially your lungs. But did you also know that by quitting smoking you may also significantly improve your sleep? There are an array of factors that influence how well you sleep each night, and smoking plays a major part in that. […]
At some point in your life, you probably had a headache. While we understand the most common types of headaches such as tension or even migraines, what about some other not so well known ones? By understanding the various types of headaches, we hope you can be better prepared to eliminate your pain. And if […]
Maybe you’ve been trying to find the root cause for your temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), but are coming up short. For many, stress is the culprit. Stress affects almost everyone at some point in their lives, and approximately 77% of people reported that they experienced physical symptoms due to stress. But you’re in luck. Dr. […]
There are numerous influencers on the development of sleep apnea. While we do not always understand each relationship, one thing is clear–weight loss can help improve symptoms of sleep apnea. It can significantly improve, and potentially eliminate, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms in obese people. Let’s take a closer look at the link between weight […]
Were you recently diagnosed with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD)? If so, you might have heard about oral appliance therapy for your jaw pain relief. While there are many treatment options available, oral appliance therapy has been proven beneficial for people who suffer from TMD. Let’s take a closer look at what you should know […]
Have you been diagnosed with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD)? If you have been diagnosed with TMD, the next step would be to speak with your dentist about what treatment plans might work best for you. Since the severity of TMD will vary from person to person, there are a variety of treatment options for […]
If you are at risk for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), it can increase your likelihood of developing this condition. However, it is important to note that it is possible to develop TMD with or without the risk factors. But if you do have a number of those listed, it is important to ask your dentist […]
It seems that the end of the year is always a busy time where we might experience an increase in stress as we prepare for the holidays. But it is also a time to raise awareness. November is temporomandibular joint (TMJ) awareness month, which means we are taking this time to reflect on TMJ pain […]
If you are at risk for–or diagnosed with–early onset rheumatoid arthritis, it is important that you get screened for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD). New research shows that for people with systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, they may develop pain and disorders in the TMJ. However, while this research has been conducted, more information […]
Odds are, you’ve experienced a headache before. You might have even had a migraine at some point in your life. But for some people, a headache or migraine can be recurring. But did you know that a headache is also a common symptom of COVID-19? That headache can sometimes last for weeks after the initial […]