Is Bruxism Wearing Down Your Teeth? Time To Show Your Smile Some Love!

With February in full swing, you are probably showering the people you care about with some extra love! Don’t forget to show yourself some love, too, especially when it comes to your oral health! Bruxism is one of those oral habits that can cause serious issues with your temporomandibular joints, or TMJs. Today, we’d like... Read more »

February Is American Heart Month! Show Your Body Some Love by Treating Your Sleep Apnea

Since February is American Heart Month, it is a good time to talk about the risk factors of heart disease and how living a heart-healthy life can help you avoid issues stemming from sleep apnea. The CDC states that heart disease is the number one cause of death for men and women in our country... Read more »

If You Have TMJ Pain, Consider Setting a New Year’s Goal for a Healthier Jaw

2023 has finally begun, and many of us are on our way to achieving lofty New Year’s resolutions. It typically includes getting healthier, and if you suffer from TMJ (temporomandibular joints), you are probably hoping to finally get help managing your symptoms and finding much-needed relief. It’s important because constantly being in pain is a... Read more »

If You Struggle With Sleep Apnea, Can a Night Guard Give You the Sleep You Need?

While many people struggle with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), not everyone realizes it yet. Having a sleep study done can assess your breathing patterns while you sleep. It determines whether your airway is partially or completely collapsed, leaving you periodically gasping, choking, and snoring throughout the night. These sleep disturbances also result in lowered blood... Read more »

Timely Tips To Help You Navigate the Stress of the Holidays With TMJ 

The bustling holiday season is a time many people look forward to, but for those who have chronic TMD, or temporomandibular disorder, the added stress can aggravate their condition more than ever. If you are one of these people and are crossing off your to-do list, now is a good time to take stress-relieving steps... Read more »

Now’s the Time To Set Healthier Sleeping Goals for the Coming New Year!

When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, there are few things that can better help you with your physical and mental health and well-being. If you are one of the many who struggle with sleep apnea — a sleep-related breathing disorder where you have trouble breathing while you sleep —- setting a goal... Read more »

What Happens When You Ignore Symptoms of TMJ Disorder Because You Just Don’t Think It’s That Bad?

If you have a TMJ disorder, the last thing you want to do is ignore it, because not only can the pain quickly become hard to ignore but you could also end up dealing with chronic migraines, problems chewing and even permanent damage to your teeth.    TMJ, or the temporomandibular joint, is the joint that... Read more »

10 Cool Facts You Should Know About Your Sleep Apnea

Do you wake up feeling groggy despite having a full night’s sleep? Do you wake yourself up in the middle of the night snoring loudly or gasping and choking for breath? These are red flags indicating you might have sleep apnea. If so, you are one of the almost 30 million adults throughout the U.S.... Read more »

If You Suffer From a TMJ Disorder, It Does Not Need To Be Your Silent Companion

What do you know about the medical condition called TMJ? This common disorder impacts your jaw joint along with the muscles that move the jaw itself. TMJ disorders impact over 10 million Americans and, for whatever reason, affect women more than men. This complex joint moves both up and down and left to right. You’ll... Read more »

Orthognathic Surgery Can Help Treat Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptoms Successfully

A lot of people make fun of people who snore, but chronic snoring is no laughing matter, especially if comes from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This condition may be treated by medical intervention including surgical treatment. OSA can be a result of one’s upper airway being obstructed because of excess tissue, enlarged tonsils, or having... Read more »