Sleep apnea occurs when the airway becomes blocked during sleep, restricting an intake of sufficient oxygen. Recent research now suggests that people with sleep apnea also have increased risk of depression. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) found that women with sleep apnea are five times… Read More…
For some folks, if their smile looks attractive and nothing hurts, they think their oral health is fine. Yet, a bite that is not aligned properly can cause many problems, such as: • Headaches – When the upper teeth and lower teeth do not meet properly, it can cause strain… Read More…
Sleep apnea means more than just snoring and sleep disruption. It has the potential to have life-threatening effects on the brain and cardiovascular system. During periods of apnea, there are intervals that cause interruptions in sleep without completely awakening you. This means some people are unaware that they have sleep… Read More…
More than 15% of American adults suffer from chronic facial pain. Common symptoms include pain in or around the ear, jaw tenderness, clicking or popping noises when opening the mouth, or head or neck aches. In some instances, facial pain is caused by sinuses, toothache, or gum disease. However, this… Read More…
Sleep apnea sufferers endure a nightly pattern where they stop breathing for up to a minute, then wake up gasping for air. This can occur for a hundred or more times a night. Many assume that heavy snorers are only the ones who have this problem. Surprisingly, one-fourth of the… Read More…
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD) describes conditions that affect jaw muscles, jaw joints, and nerves associated with chronic facial pain. Problems involving the TMJ are often attributed to a misaligned bite. When upper teeth do not meet properly to lower teeth, the strain on joints and muscles of the jaw,… Read More…
By Elizabeth Countess, President of Practice Marketing Specialists, Inc. of Charlotte NC: “I’ve been fortunate in my career to have worked with some of the finest dentists in their fields, from dental specialists to generalists to university instructors. When my migraines first began ten years ago, I never associated them… Read More…
Recently, a study done by Sleep Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, long periods of sleep at doesn’t make up for sleep loss that goes on for extended periods of time. Earlier in the morning or late at night circadian rhythms are at the lowest point. The study suggests… Read More…
