posted: Jul. 12, 2021.

People who suffer from chronic health problems sometimes suffer more than necessary because they postpone seeking medical attention. Sometimes, they are suffering but decide to wait until they can identify Read more

posted: Apr. 18, 2021.

Around 12 percent of people in the United States experience TMJ disorders at any one time. Women are affected more often than men, with 9 women to every 1 man Read more

posted: Mar. 16, 2021.

You’ve probably heard that regular exercise and a heart-healthy diet are the most important things you can do for your cardiovascular health. As it turns out, though, the quality of Read more

posted: Mar. 01, 2021.

Lidocaine Trigger Point InjectionsWhen myofascial pain (muscular TMJ) is a component of the pain problem, a trigger point injection (TPI) is helpful in treatment along with home stretching protocol. These Read more

posted: Jan. 11, 2021.

Do you often wake up with a migraine attack after a bad night's sleep? People living with migraine are between 2 and 8 times more likely to experience sleep disorders, Read more

posted: Dec. 19, 2020.

How does Botox help with migraines? Though Botox may be a household name due to its ability to diminish the appearance of wrinkles when used cosmetically, it is also a powerful Read more

posted: Nov. 23, 2020.

What is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also called tic douloureux, is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal (fifth cranial) nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

posted: Jun. 27, 2019.

Snoring & sleep apnea : how serious your snoring really is? Read more

posted: Mar. 31, 2019.