Oral appliance therapy can be used for the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD) and sleep apnea. If you are using an oral appliance, it is important to understand that there might be side effects. By understanding the side effects, you can pay attention to your care and take steps toward improving the outcome. […]
When you hear someone has been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you might immediately think of the Darth Vader sounds of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, or CPAP, machine. However, while a CPAP machine tends to be the most common form of treatment prescribed for sleep apnea, many people are unable to use it. It can […]
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 […]