Some 10 million people suffer from some form of TMJ Disorder: from jaw clicking or jaw popping whenever they yawn to intense migraine-like pain in the area around their ears. The temporamandibular joint is the hinge between your jaw and skull. The bone and muscles permit your jaw to move—not just up and down, but […]
Author: DentalCMO
Malocclusion Of The Mouth
Categories: TMJ Dentistry
The term malocclusion literally means “bad bite.” It is a generalized term that refers to many different types of mal-relationships of the lower teeth to the upper teeth. In popular usage, any arrangement of the teeth that is at variance with a prescribed ideal is considered to be a malocclusion. But that is an oversimplification […]
Grinding Teeth: Do You Have A Problem With Your Bite?
Categories: TMJ Dentistry
Problems with the way your teeth fit together occur in many different ways. Some bite problems cause discomfort or even pain, and that pain can masquerade as problems that you would not readily associate with your teeth. Some bite problems can cause major damage to your teeth without producing any obvious discomfort. There are some […]
Snoring Problems? Sleep Apnea Therapy Can Help
Categories: Sleep Apnea
Snoring is one of those problems that often bothers other people more than the person who does it. Many people who snore don’t even know it. However, it can drive others crazy: spouses, roommates, neighbors, even dogs. The noise of snoring happens when a person’s airways are partially obstructed during sleep. When the airways are […]
Snore No More with Sleep Apnea Treatment
Categories: Sleep Apnea
A snore is not a pleasant sound, especially not if it wakes you up in the middle of the night. Unfortunately, snoring is a fairly common problem. It’s estimated that perhaps about a quarter of people snore, and older people are even more likely to snore. Snoring is more than just a loud, rumbling noise; […]
Sleep Disorders: Had Enough of Snoring and Feeling Tired?
Categories: Sleep Apnea
Sleep disorders are not a normal part of life. While everyone has trouble sleeping sometimes, it should not be a nightly battle. Fortunately, sleep medicine offers some restful solutions. Some of the most common sleeping disorders include obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, bruxism (grinding your teeth), sleepwalking, and restless leg syndrome. To diagnose the sleeping problem, […]
Sleep Disorder Treatment Can Solve Your Sleep Apnea Problems
Categories: Sleep Apnea
A sleep disorder can wreak havoc on your life. Sleeping problems mean that your body doesn’t get the rest it needs each night, leaving you tired throughout the day. Untreated sleep disorders can have serious consequences to both your physical and emotional health. Obstructive sleep apnea is one of the most common sleeping problems. During […]
Sleep Apnea Treatment Can Help You Sleep Better
Categories: Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders. There are several types of sleep apnea, but obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is by far the most common type of sleep apnea. In this sleep disorder, the airway sometimes is obstructed during sleep. The person tries to inhale, but is not able to get any […]
Sleep Apnea Symptoms: Sleepless Nights, Tired Days
Categories: Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea symptoms are often hard to see yourself, but easy for other people to diagnose. Have you ever slept in the same room as someone who snores and skips breaths at night? Well, those are clear symptoms of sleep apnea. These pauses can last longer than 10 seconds, and it can frighten others to […]
Sleep Apnea Surgery: When Nothing Else Works
Categories: Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea surgery is the treatment of last resort for people with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who have not found relief from other sleep apnea treatments. When it comes to surgery for sleep apnea, information is key. In OSA, the airways become obstructed and cause the person to skip breaths and gasp for air. […]
