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Is your TMD pain and discomfort related to stress?

Is your TMD pain and discomfort related to stress?

About 15 percent of Americans deal with chronic facial pain, which could be coming from your temporomandibular joint (TMJ). These are the joints responsible for chewing and speaking, so they are definitely important! If you’ve already been diagnosed with a temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD), then you are no stranger to jaw and facial pain. But what […]

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Treating sleep apnea: Here’s what you should know

Treating sleep apnea: Here’s what you should know

If you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it is important to understand your treatment options. When left untreated, sleep apnea can increase your risk for significant health complications, such as: High blood pressure Stroke Heart attack Obesity Diabetes Heart failure Driving accidents There is no routine blood test to detect sleep apnea, which can […]

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Pediatric TMD/TMJ Treatment with Myobrace

Pediatric TMD/TMJ Treatment with Myobrace

More than 75% of children have a developing malocclusion, which can be seen as early as the age of five. For treatment of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) in pediatric patients, Dr. Sara offers Myobrace for Kids™, as well as for Juniors. Through the use of these oral appliances, you can help your child’s myofacial muscles and […]

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Sleep apnea and your child

Sleep apnea and your child

If your child has ever come home feeling exhausted from school, have you ever wondered why? Is it just because they are tired? That has to be it, right? It might be. Unfortunately, there is a chance that their sleepiness after school and throughout the day is because they are suffering from sleep apnea. In […]