Do you feel that you’re the snoring partner and that the only option is to wear earplugs? Is snoring one of the most neglected causes of chronic exhaustion and other sleep disorders? What can your dentist do for you? How can we help you with your snoring and sleep apnea?  What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea …

Is TMJ causing my headaches? There are many reasons why someone might get a headache, but temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction is one of them. When we are stressed, we tend to clench our teeth, placing a lot of force on the jaw joints. This can lead to temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD).  Is surgery required to …

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when something partly or completely blocks your upper airway when you’re sleeping. This causes the muscles used for respiration to work harder. This extra effort to breathe through a narrowed airway causes the snoring or gasping sound that the body creates during apnea. What are the symptoms of OSA?  How does …

What exactly is TMJ?The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the mandible to the temporal bone and allows mandibular opening and closure. Temporomandibular joint problems are often referred to as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs). The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is generally used to describe difficulties with the temporomandibular joint and jaw rather than temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). A …

Our sleep is vital to our health. It is unfortunate that people who suffer from broken sleep are often unaware of it. Snoring and sleep apnea are two fairly common conditions that often cause restless, broken sleep without ever fully waking the patient up. When the patient has difficulty getting out of bed in the …

The temporomandibular joint is located directly in front of each ear and is frequently referred to as TMJ. TMJ is often used to describe temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), which includes temporomandibular joint symptoms associated with jaw and mandibular joint symptoms associated with the jaw and neck.  What are the symptoms of TMD? Common symptoms include: …

Obstructive sleep apnea is an alarming sleep condition in which your airway becomes blocked, reducing the amount of air reaching your lungs. You may snore loudly or sound as if you are choking as you try to breathe when your airway is obstructed. Apnea, a momentary cessation of breathing, frequently occurs because the tissue in …

Causes of TMJ Disorder TMJ disorder is caused by a malfunctioning hinge that connects your lower jaw to your teeth, allowing you to open and close your mouth. Because TMJ disorder is caused by a number of different factors, it is difficult to determine the exact cause. Missing teeth, teeth that do not come together …

As much as 40% of North America’s people are negatively affected by snoring, which accounts for about 20%. Furthermore, snoring negatively impacts the snorer’s spouse and children. Snoring can be a symptom of a more dangerous condition called sleep apnea. It not only interrupts your sleep cycle, but it might also be a symptom of …

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