Added work in your schedule can often cause headaches due to stress. But what if those headaches are not related to your work and stress, but an underlying condition such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD)? By educating yourself on headaches and some of the causes and types, you can take better care and avoid […]
Sleep disorders can lead to heart attacks, hypertension and stroke, as well as other major illnesses and health complications. With as many as 70 million adults suffering from sleep disorders, insomnia and sleep apnea are the most common and familiar to Americans. These conditions can also significantly contribute to sleep deprivation, which can have a […]
Did you know that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is not the only option for treatment of sleep apnea? There is actually another option, that might work better for you. Many people are unable to use a CPAP machine for the treatment of their sleep apnea. This can be because it is uncomfortable or […]
Whether you are utilizing oral appliance therapy for the treatment of TMD or sleep apnea, it is important to understand there can be side effects associated with your treatment. As you know, many treatments have side effects and so does oral appliance therapy. However, that doesn’t mean you should avoid treatment or stop completely. All […]