If you hear your son or daughter snoring, it should not be ignored. Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, which requires immediate attention. You might be aware of what sleep apnea is due to the existence among adults, but it is not only restricted to adults–children can develop it too. Sleep apnea is […]
If you have ever experienced a cracking noise or sound in your ear, it can be a common abnormality that is experienced by many people. While some cases of a cracking noise in your ears are benign, they may not go away easily. The cracking sound in your ear can be very annoying and might […]
Chronic pain can rule the world around you, and that’s no way to live your life. If you have ever experienced pain or a pop when yawning, talking, or chewing it is called temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD). The TMJ is the area of the body where the jaw meets the temporal bone on your […]
Has your child ever said, “Mom, my head hurts”? Odds are you’ve heard this before and it often worries you. Headaches are common in children, occurring in children as young as two or three years old with the vast majority being benign and manageable with proper treatment. Let’s take a look at two types of […]
It is important that our patients understand when they are at an increased risk for sleep apnea because of certain health conditions they might have. There are two conditions that might exacerbate our patients’ sleep apnea: type 2 diabetes and hypertension. To help, feel free to share this infographic with your practice to further educate […]
Do you experience unexplained soreness in your neck and shoulders? Do you often experience throbbing headaches? Have chewing or speaking become painful? If so, you may be suffering from the painful effects of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD), which affects millions of Americans–especially women between the ages of 20 and 40. The problem with TMD […]
November is TMJ Awareness Month, so we are resurfacing an older infographic that we shared before. This offers some steps to take to find relief from your jaw pain. Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD, can cause pain and discomfort that ranges from mild and infrequent to severe and constant in our patients. It can even […]
Each month has a different awareness, and sometimes they can include multiple subjects. For November it is TMJ awareness! And, while November has come to an end, we need to ensure awareness continues every month. Let’s take a look at temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and how to maintain your health. What is TMD? Often very […]
It may not be well known, but what you eat affects more than just your weight (and hunger). What you choose to include in your diet is very important because when something is out of line in your body, every muscle nerve and movement is impacted. But with a proper diet, you can potentially avoid […]
Untreated sleep apnea is dangerous—it can lead to a variety of comorbidities that include a number of health conditions. From increased risk of cardiovascular disease to type 2 diabetes, comorbidities of sleep apnea should not go ignored. To help you gain a better understanding, here are a few health problems linked with sleep apnea. Heart […]