Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders can cause pain in the jaw joints and the muscles and ligaments controlling jaw movement. TMJ disorders, sometimes referred to as temporomandibular...
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Self-Help for TMJ Pain
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, or TMD, is a condition that causes a lot of pain and inconvenience for people suffering from it. Apart from orofacial pain, jaw pain, and difficult jaw movements,...
Chronic Headaches Can Be Caused by TMJ Dysfunction
The second-most common cause of chronic headaches is temporomandibular disorder (TMD), which is sometimes called TMJ dysfunction. These TMD headaches can greatly diminish quality of life....
TMJ: Causes of Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorders
The term TMJ Disorder or TMD refers to a group of conditions that affect the temporomandibular joint and the muscles around it. It's estimated up to 10 million Americans experience the pain,...
What is Sleep Medicine?
Getting a good night’s sleep can make or break your day when you wake up. If you’ve had a good night’s sleep then you’re feeling fresh to start your day. But the effects of sleep deprivation can...
For Sleep Apnea, a Mouth Guard May be a Good Alternative to CPAP
People with sleep apnea who can’t tolerate the noise and discomfort of a CPAP machine might benefit from a mouth guard or surgery. By Nicholas Bakalar Article Published May 31, 2021 Many people wear...
What do insurance companies consider oral appliance for sleep apnea?
Suffering from sleep apnea can not only disrupt your sleep, but it can be a serious health problem. This is why it’s important to get diagnosed so that you can get the treatment you need. One of the...
How Wearing a Face Mask Can Cause TMJ Problems
Face mask-wearing has become the norm these days due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC has recommended wearing face masks to stop the spread of the coronavirus through particles released in the air....
Columbus Ranked 6th Most Sleep Deprived Large City in US
If you’re reading this article through blurry eyes, you’re not alone. Columbus was recently ranked one of the most sleep deprived cities in the United States by a study from RetailMeNot. The study...
Sleep Apnea as a COVID-19 Risk
With almost 15 million cases of coronavirus and over 280,000 deaths in the U.S., we have fortunately learned much about COVID-19 prevention measures and treatments since the early days of the...
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