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Adverse health consequences of Sleep Apnea
posted: Sep. 29, 2020.

What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night's Read more
Trigger point injections - Opioid-free non-surgical pain relief
posted: Sep. 21, 2020.

Many people have heard of a procedure called "dry needling" but are not familiar with trigger point injections, which are used to treat what most people believe is "TMJ," when Read more
Oral Appliance (Dental Device) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Snoring
posted: Aug. 13, 2020.

What is an Oral Appliance? It is a device worn in the mouth that helps improve sleep quality by controlling sleep apnea and snoring. An oral appliance is held in place Read more
BOTOX® Injections Can Help Treat TMJ Pain
posted: Jul. 07, 2020.

The prevalence of temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMJD) is between 5% and 12%. Unusual for chronic pain conditions, the prevalence rates of TMJ disorders are higher among younger people. Read more
Orofacial Pain Approved As A Dental Specialty
posted: Jun. 02, 2020.

On March 31, 2020 the ADA Committee of the National Commission on Specialty Status approved the new dental specialty, Orofacial Pain. This achievement of specialty status was an end result of Read more
Should I be worried if my jaw clicks?
posted: Apr. 15, 2020.

Jaw clicking You may have noticed that when you are eating or when you yawn, your jaw clicks. The good news is that most of Read more
Impact Of Sleep on Chronic Pain and Headaches?
posted: Aug. 08, 2019.

People living with migraine are between 2 and 8 times more likely to experience sleep disorders, compared with the general public. Those living with chronic migraine—which includes experiencing headache 15 Read more
Snoring & sleep apnea : how serious your snoring really is?
posted: Jun. 27, 2019.

Snoring & sleep apnea : how serious your snoring really is? Read more
'Test Drive' Your Future Look after Dental Work with a Trial Smile
posted: Mar. 31, 2019.

Most of us wouldn't think of buying a new car without a “test drive.” It's a serious investment, so you want to make sure you're comfortable with your new ride.Like Read more
A Healthy Diet Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: Mar. 21, 2019.

Good nutrition is vital for maintaining health and preventing disease, especially for your mouth. A diet rich in whole foods — fresh fruits and vegetables, protein and dairy products — Read more
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Mar. 11, 2019.

Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While scrambling Read more
Tips on Encouraging Healthy Snacking While Your Child's at School
posted: Mar. 01, 2019.

Good nutrition is essential for your child's developing teeth and gums as well as the rest of their body. You do what you can to provide them not just nutritious Read more
Primary headache disorders
posted: Feb. 15, 2019.

There are many different types of headaches, and their causes and symptoms can vary. Although most are short-lived and rarely a cause for concern, being able to recognize which kind Read more
Gum Disease Could Affect More than Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Feb. 09, 2019.

If you have periodontal (gum) disease, it's important for you to know its effects aren't limited to your mouth. A number of studies demonstrate gum disease can affect the rest Read more
What is Orofacial Pain?
posted: Jan. 18, 2019.

Orofacial Pain is a dental discipline concerned with the prevention, care and management of disorders that arise from craniocervical (head neck region) and musculoskeletal structures that includes the temporomandibular joint Read more
Relieve Your TMJ Pain
posted: Dec. 11, 2018.

What is TMJ/TMD? People who grind their teeth can sometimes develop a serious problem with their jaw, which left untreated, can adversely affect the teeth, gums and bone structures of the Read more