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Have you ever heard of temporomandibular joint disorder, commonly referred to as TMJ disorder or TMD? If not, you are not alone. Despite its significant impact on daily life for those who suffer from it, TMJ disorder remains poorly understood, partly because of the very little training in this field that many healthcare professionals receive. The prevalence of temporomandibular joint... read more »
Do you ever wake up feeling more tired than when you went to bed? Or find yourself tossing and turning throughout the night, unable to get a restful night's sleep? If so, you may be suffering from a common but often overlooked condition known as sleep apnea. This breathing disorder can have a significant impact on your overall health and... read more »
Many people are starting to call our office and ask if we can figure out if they have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is actually a very complicated problem and requires some detailed analysis to figure out if you really have it. First of all, let’s explain what it means to have sleep apnea. Apnea means a complete and total cessation... read more »
What are the sleep numbers and what do they mean for your overall health and well-being? Today we're going to talk a little bit about the Sleep Apnea Index, symptoms of sleep issues in both adults and children and a whole lot more. Let's take a look! AHI- Apnea-Hypopnea Index The Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) is a diagnostic tool used to... read more »
Many people in our country are suffering from lack of sleep, quality sleep, and other sleep problems. Collectively, these issues are wrapped up into having what is now called (SDB) or Sleep Disordered Breathing. There are so many issues involved with SDB that it would take pages to explain, so in this short blog, we will review some of the... read more »
We already know how important sleep is to the human condition from my last blog, now the next steps involve figuring out what to do about dealing with sleep deprivation, sleep apnea and the pending health issues. One of the best things, just for starters, is to consume enough water to keep your cells functioning as best as possible. The... read more »
You are going to see a lot more about this topic if you watch the news each morning or evening. Sleep apnea is a huge problem in the United States and in many developed countries around the world. The problem seems to be a component of our population aging and becoming more obese with each next generation. As we become... read more »
Recently, people have been talking about a new technique to treat sleep apnea. The Inspire system was developed for people who do not tolerate the CPAP device very well. In this blog we will discuss why Inspire was developed and if it might be a viable alternative for certain people who suffer from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition... read more »
There are so many factors involved with TMD (temporomandibular disorder) that it can make one’s head spin. When it comes to analyzing TMJ disorders, there are many factors that need to be examined. One of the first pieces to the puzzle is actually a palpation exam where the dentist presses on the various muscle groups to determine if any are... read more »
Dear Readers, yes, tongue exercises are really a thing. It’s called myofunctional therapy. What you do is you learn how to stretch and move the tongue in different directions so it does not get flaccid (limp) over time, and this keeps the airway more open because the adjacent muscles will tend to be in better shape! So, think of it... read more »