Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) can affect anyone and isn’t limited to just adults. TMD and jaw pain are much more common in teenagers, particularly female teenagers. Adolescent TMD is often...
Study Finds People May Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea After Covid-19 After having COVID-19, many people have been experiencing symptoms like intense fatigue, shortness of breath, daytime sleepiness,...
CPAP therapy, or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure therapy, is commonly used as the first-line treatment for sleep apnea. CPAP therapy involves wearing a mask over the nose and/or mouth during...
When persistent jaw pain disrupts daily life, finding a 'TMJ dentist near me' becomes a mission for many. These specialized dentists possess the expertise to not only offer temporomandibular joint...
Is TMJ Seasonal? The temporomandibular joint is affected by temperature changes just like any other joint, making it seem like TMJ disorders are seasonal. In seasons with warmer temperatures, joints...
Research has shown a link exists between sleep apnea and cognitive problems. When obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is left untreated, and someone is deprived of healthy sleep long-term, they show...
When Should I See an Obstructive Sleep Apnea Specialist? If sleep problems have persisted for over three months and affect your daily life, you should see a sleep apnea specialist. Sleep issues like...
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects many people, causing interruptions in their breathing during sleep and leading to a host of health issues. Dentists have become essential players...
Philips Respironics has reached an agreement to settle claims for $479 million related to its CPAP machines, which were found to release foam particles into users' respiratory systems. This...
Many people don’t want any part of using a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine to treat their obstructive sleep apnea. If you’re one of these people, did you know there are CPAP...