At Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN we provide effective relief for sleep apnea, and have helped countless patients get the restful and healthy sleep that everyone needs. But before you can be treated for sleep apnea we need an accurate diagnosis, and that often includes a sleep study. Sleep studies are…
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Effective Relief for TMJ/TMD
Categories: Jaw pain, TMJ/TMD Treatment
Your lower jaw is connected to your skull by one of the most complex joints in the body. Unfortunately this joint is vulnerable to localized pain, the cause of which may be mysterious. Known as the TMJ in short form, we have effective treatment for this joint pain at Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions…
Can’t Stand CPAP?
Some twenty-two million Americans cope with a disorder called sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing is distrupted repeatedly during sleep. It’s a serious condition, but treatable at Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN. There are several forms of sleep apnea. The most common, by far, is called obstructive sleep apnea, or…
TMJ and Advanced Diagnostic Technology
TMJ or TMD is a painful condition. One of the things that can get in the way of effective treatment is the difficulty in diagnosing it. At Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood we use advanced diagnostic technology that leads to effective treatment. TMJ/TMD is short for temporomandibular joint disorder, a condition of…
The Health Consequences of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a surprisingly common condition. As many as eighteen million Americans have it, but since they’re asleep when the symptoms show themselves, they may not even know it. At Poss Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN, we offer sophisticated treatment. There are three types of sleep apnea: Obstructive sleep apnea is…
TMJ Disorder: Painful and Common
Categories: Jaw pain, TMJ/TMD Treatment
TMJ is short for temporomandibular joint, which is your jaw. Most of the time we use it without a second thought, but it is vulnerable to a painful condition known as TMJ disorder. We specialize in treating it at Poss Sleep apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN. It’s because of this joint that we…
Sleep Apnea and Oral Appliance Therapy
Categories: Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea Treatment
CPAP machines have for years been considered the best treatment for people diagnosed with sleep apnea. But oral appliance therapy has come a long way. They are one of the available treatments at Poss Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN. CPAP machines are still in use, and many people with sleep apnea swear…
TMJ Disorder: Common Symptoms, Uncommon Cause
Categories: Jaw pain, TMJ/TMD Treatment
TMJ disorder is a painful condition that primarily affects the jaws, but can cause pain throughout the head area and even into the shoulders. The cause of TMJ can be mysterious, but the symptoms are treatable at Poss Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN. The most common symptom of TMJ disorder is pain…
Sleep Study: What To Expect
Millions of Americans cope with the effects of sleep apnea, which can range from excessive daytime sleepiness to serious health threats. Fortunately it can be treated at Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN, but the first step is a diagnosis. If you’ve spoken to your physician about sleep concerns, he or she…
Three Times As Likely: Women and TMJ
Temporomandibular disorder is a condition affecting the jaw, which makes it painful just to open and close your mouth. It’s even painful to say it, and perhaps mercifully, it is usually reerred to as TMJ or TMD. It’s one of our specialties at Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN. The exact cause…
