Are you aware of the risks associated with sleep apnea and what you can do to help keep your teeth and gums safe? Sleep apnea typically arises with individuals who have a sleeping disorder in which irregular breathing patterns can arise while they sleep. In many cases, it can cause severe health risks including heart… Read more »
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Dentistry Improvements: TMJ Treatments
Are you familiar with common causes of TMJ disorders and how they arise? A TMJ disorder, also known as a temporomandibular joint disorder, is a condition in which the joints in your jaw are damaged. Due to the complex nature of your TMJs, it is important to make sure that you always look for any… Read more »
Your Smile and Sleep Apnea
Improving your smile includes effective sleep apnea prevention and treatment care. Sleep apnea has many causes and risk factors that can produce the disorder. However, it must be effectively treated to help lower your risk of suffering further problems. If sleep apnea goes untreated, it can lead to high blood pressure, stroke and even heart… Read more »
TMJ: All You Need to Know
Do you suffer from the TMJ disorder? If so, then you have pain, discomfort and limited function in your jaw joints. These joints are called the temporomandibular joints. The temporomandibular joints allow you to open and close your mouth. In fact, they help you chew, talk and swallow. So, when you suffer from the TMJ… Read more »
Oral Health Viewpoint: TMJs
In order to give your smile the best chance of success, it is important to assess any dental damage that can occur or has occurred. Within your jaw lies your temporomandibular joints. If your TMJs are ever damaged, it can severely impair many aspects of your oral health including your ability to chew, speak or… Read more »
The Basics of TMJ
Have you heard of TMJ disorder? This is a disorder having to do with the joints connecting your jaw to your skull. It is also referred to as TMD, or temporomandibular disorder. Symptoms of TMJ disorder may include: – A locked jaw that makes it difficult to open or close your mouth –… Read more »
Maintain Optimum Oral Health with Sleep Apnea Treatments
Depending on your genetic predispositions, lifestyle choices you have, and your overall health, you may be at a greater risk for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea arises when breathing patterns while you sleep are interrupted. Although snoring is well known amongst individuals with sleep apnea, not all patients who snore have sleep apnea. If you are… Read more »
Yearly Oral Health Reminders: Jaw Pain
Are you suffering from jaw pain? Jaw pain, especially chronic jaw pain, is an oral health condition that can be caused by numerous factors and can be severely debilitating not only for your smile but your lifestyle. Common symptoms of jaw pain include pain in and around your ear, headaches, tooth sensitivity, jaw tenderness and… Read more »
The Sources of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a rather common disorder, but if not treated can become rather serious. There are two main forms of sleep apnea: central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea. Central sleep apnea occurs when the signals sent from the brain to the chest muscles which help your breathe while sleeping is interrupted. If these… Read more »
Temporomandibular Joints and Your Smile
What is the proper function of a temporomandibular joint? A temporomandibular joint, also called a TMJ, is the ball-and-socket joints in your jaw responsible for the movement of the jaw. This movement is essential for speech and eating habits. However, due to the complex nature of the joints, it can be easily hurt, resulting in… Read more »
