Approximately 15% of Americans suffer from chronic facial pain–typically because of your temporomandibular joints (TMJ). Your TMJs are responsible for chewing and speaking, which means it is important that you don’t experience pain. If you’ve already been diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), then you are no stranger to jaw and facial pain. But what […]
When most people think of sleep apnea, they immediately think of snoring. However, it is important to understand that snoring is not always the case. While some people that suffer from sleep apnea might snore, not all actually do. Let’s compare sleep apnea and snoring: What is sleep apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a […]
If you have been diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), the next step is to speak with Dr. Mayoor Patel about what treatment plans might work best for you. The severity of TMD will vary from person-to-person, which means there will be a variety of options available for treatment. To help you gain a better […]
We know you need a break and you’re about to scream, but summer is in sight, which means so is a vacation. So take a deep breath in and relax–we’ve got some helpful stress relieving activities that will get you to summer and help eliminate any discomfort you might be feeling. Load up Spotify or […]