While temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is quite common, not many people are aware that they suffer from it. In fact, an estimated 10-35 million adults in the U.S. suffer from TMD, with women impacted more often than men. When a person suffers from TMD, it is important to seek treatment and be knowledgeable of what options […]
Over 20 million adults in the U.S. are currently living with sleep apnea. While the symptoms of sleep apnea tend to differ between men and women, it is still a condition that is associated with equally serious health consequences for everyone. Here is a look at snoring and sleep apnea in women and how sleep […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It is estimated that one in 20 adults experience a headache every day. So what is the solution? Headaches are the most common ailment and are often poorly managed by simply taking over-the-counter pain medicine. It has also been found that 99 percent of women and 93 percent of men are set to suffer from […]
Yikes! Are you increasing your risk for diabetes by using artificial sweeteners? It’s quite possible. A recent study suggests that consuming high amounts of artificial sweeteners might affect how the body responds to sugar, which can raise a person’s risk for developing diabetes. A high intake of sweeteners might lead to exaggerated spikes in blood […]
As with other diseases and conditions, there are different types of sleep apnea you might be suffering from. This is why it is important to recognize each type to better understand your specific condition for proper diagnosis. If you or a loved one suffers from this, you might already know the side effects of not […]
Do you have sleep apnea? If you do, it could be the reason you are gaining weight. Once you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, you can take the right steps toward treatment and losing weight. Continual sleep deprivation can undermine weight loss efforts just as much as eating that Big Mac from McDonalds can. If […]