Can being bullied lead to teeth grinding in children?
There are many signs that can indicate a child is being bullied, but did you know it can lead to teeth grinding? It can. Recent research indicates that 160,000 [...]
Connecting Sleep Apnea and Migraines
Do you suffer from migraines or headaches? Do you also suffer from sleep apnea? If you suffer from sleep apnea and experience migraines, there is a treatment in sight. [...]
Stop! Put the ice down
While eating ice might seem harmless, it can really cause damage to your health and teeth. In fact, compulsive ice chewing is actually an eating disorder in which one [...]
Star Wars’ Princess Carrie Fisher Death Linked to Sleep Apnea
We all know Carrie Fisher as our favorite princess--at least some of us do. Fisher is best known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars movies. [...]
Are you at risk for sleep apnea?
How do you know if you are at risk for sleep apnea? While sleep apnea can affect anyone, even children, certain factors will put you in an increased risk [...]
Enjoy the benefits of oral appliance therapy
As you might already know, oral appliance therapy (OAT) is a successful alternative to the CPAP machine. Not everyone is a candidate for OAT, but it remains a leading [...]
Combat stress, prevent teeth grinding
If you’ve ever woken up with a sore jaw or constant headaches, you know just how uncomfortable it can be. These problems, as well as tense muscles, are often [...]
Understand your risk to improve your health
If you are at risk for something, it increases your likelihood of getting a disease or other condition. While you are more likely to develop temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) [...]
Infographic: Best Foods for Headache Relief
If you’re prone to headaches or migraines, your pain might have to do with your diet. By understanding the types of foods that help to relieve pain and inflammation, [...]
There’s a Deadly Combination Between Sleep Apnea and Smoking
Smoking causes lung cancer, and that should be proof enough that quitting is vital to maintaining your health. But, there is another deadly combination –sleep apnea and smoking. If [...]