Jaw pain, medically known as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD), can be a debilitating condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. This discomfort often arises from a variety of [...]
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when a person's breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep, leading to potentially life-threatening consequences. [...]
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. [...]
Whether you are using oral appliance therapy for the treatment of TMD or sleep apnea, it is important to understand there can be side effects associated with your treatment. [...]
For those who suffer from sleep apnea, it is important to know what to look for and how to prepare. But if you have not been diagnosed with sleep [...]
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 [...]
Have you ever woken up in the morning feeling exhausted even if you got a full night’s sleep? Odds are you might have been “asleep” the whole night, but [...]
While the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is beneficial for a variety of reasons, there is a chance that it still might not be the best solution for [...]
Oral appliance therapy can be used for the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) pain or sleep apnea. Regardless of why you need oral appliance therapy, it is important [...]
Have you found that you wake up with a sore jaw? Do you ever have tired or achy jaw muscles? If so, you might be clenching and grinding your [...]
