CPAP Alternatives for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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...
What are the 4 stages of TMJ?
TMJ is considered to be a progressive condition, and the four stages of TMJ are frequently used by doctors to provide a treatment guide for patients based on the severity of their temporomandibular...
Sleep Apnea Increases Chance of Stroke by 60%
Studies conducted by experts in cardiovascular medicine at Stanford University have shown that people with sleep apnea are five times more likely to develop atrial fibrillation and have a 60%...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Accelerates Aging
Research has shown a connection exists between sleep apnea and aging. When obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is left untreated and deprives someone of healthy sleep long-term, they age more quickly....
Breaking the Chains of Sleep Divorce: A New Perspective on Treating Sleep Apnea
The Rise of Sleep Divorce Sleep divorce, an unconventional concept where couples choose to sleep separately for a better night's rest, is gaining traction. Recent studies suggest that one in three...
The Types of Sleep Apnea, Common Causes, Risk Factors, and Health Effects
Adults are very susceptible to snoring. About half of all people have snored at some time in their life. According to statistics, 25% of those who snore regularly are habitual. You might have an...
Preventing TMJ/TMD
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...
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,...