Sleep apnea is a nuisance no matter what age you are. But young adults in particular experience more pain than older generations when it comes to sleep apnea. In fact, a study reported that young adults experience more chronic pain than other ages. Let’s take a closer look at sleep apnea and pain. What we […]
Stress affects almost everyone at some point in their lives. In fact, about 77% of people reported that they experienced physical symptoms due to their stress. While you’re not alone in feeling stressed, especially as we continue to navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to know how to find ways to overcome your […]
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. […]
Muscle aches and pains can follow you throughout your life. These aches can occur after exercising, during jobs that require strenuous lifting or repetitive movement, and holding one position for too long. It can even occur from myofascial or craniofacial pain. To tend to this discomfort, many people turn to self-care, which might include over-the-counter […]
Thanksgiving is only a couple of days away and we know what you’re thinking, “I’m going to eat ALL the food!” While that sounds like quite the endeavor, we want to make sure you take precautions to protect yourself and minimize any pain you might feel after eating if you have temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). […]
Let’s face it; pain is uncomfortable and difficult to deal with. And if you suffer from constant pain, where is the relief? Whether you suffer from neck or shoulder pain, it is important to understand how you can find relief from your pain. To help you get a better idea for ways to improve your […]
While TMD is quite common, not many people are aware that they suffer from it. An estimated 10 – 35 million Americans suffer from TMD, with women impacted more often than men—now that’s a lot! When a person suffers from TMD, it is important to seek treatment and be knowledgeable of what options are available […]
Currently there are numerous amounts of people who are dealing with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, but have no idea what it is. And, without understanding the source of their pain, they don’t know that a proper solution can be found at their dentist’s office. Yes, the dentist! By visiting Craniofacial Pain & Dental Sleep Center […]
When you are at risk, it increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition. It is possible to develop TMD with or without the risk factors listed below. However, if you have a number of the risk factors listed, it is important to ask your dentist what you might be able to do to […]