There is a connection between sleep disorders and oral health
We know that nutrition and fitness are two of the key pillars to being healthy. But there is one area that often goes ignored or overlooked and that is [...]
Here’s why TMD may be causing your headaches
One of the most common complaints people experience is a headache. And when people experience headaches, they can experience significant discomfort. This can then lead to a reduction in [...]
It’s time to kick your chewing gum habit to the curb
We all tend to chew gum from time to time for a variety of reasons. But if you are a regular gum chewer, it is important to know how [...]
Here are 3 symptoms women should not ignore
With a busy schedule, women may be ignoring some symptoms that should not go ignored. Whether you are experiencing fatigue, jaw pain or shortness of breath, it is important [...]
TMD may hinder the health of a patient with sickle cell disease
It is important to increase your knowledge of side effects if you have other conditions. For example, sickle cell disease (SCD) and TMD. SCD affects millions of people around [...]
Understanding the side effects of oral appliance therapy
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 [...]
4 ways to combat stress and alleviate TMD symptoms
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 [...]
What are your craniofacial pain treatment options?
Craniofacial pain might mean frequent migraines, headaches, earaches, facial-muscle stiffness and fatigue, neck and upper back tension, “lock jaw,” dizziness or ringing in the ears (tinnitus). Each of these [...]
Understanding the treatment of migraines and TMD
Poor oral health can result in other physical health conditions from migraines to heart disease. In fact, studies have shown that there is a significant link between migraines and [...]
How to know if your headache is the sign of a dental problem
Even just simple cavities or infections can trigger headache pain. However, the headaches that are usually associated with dental problems are tension headaches. These headaches are caused by muscle [...]