What we refer to as “TMJ” or “TMD” is a group of disorders involving the jaw and the muscles that control it. It’s a common and painful condition, but treatable at Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN. As many as a third of adults report having at least one of the symptoms…
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Apnea: Sleeping Without Breath
The word “apnea” is derived from Greek, and it literally means “without breath.” Sleep apnea, then, is a condition in which someone’s breathing stops involuntarily as they sleep. It is treatable at Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN. Sleep apnea is more common than you may realize, affecting more than eighteen million…
Why Is TMJ So Common in Women?
Categories: Jaw pain, TMJ/TMD Treatment
Women are far more likely to get temporomandibular disorders, or TMJ, than men are. No one knows why for sure, but the fact that it’s more common in women is by now well-established. TMJ is one of the specialties at Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN. We may not know why it’s…
Sleep Studies: Nothing to Fear!
You suspect you have sleep apnea, and have heard that a sleep study is the best way to figure out what’s going on. At Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood, we can help. Sleep apnea is a serious condition in which breathing is disrupted during sleep. There are three types: Obstructive Sleep Apnea,…
Painful Symptoms: TMJ and Women
You can’t pronounce it, but you think you may have a condition you learned about after searching the Internet: temporomandibular joint disorder, which, thank goodness, is usually shortened to TMJ or TMD. The symptoms in the search results match your own symptoms. TMJ disorder is treatable at Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood…
Sleep Studies: At-Home vs. In-Lab
If you have been diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea, or even if you think that you might have it, you may be thinking about a sleep study. A sleep study can confirm your suspicions and provide valuable information for treating it. At Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN, sleep apnea is one…
Do I Have TMD?
Categories: Jaw pain, TMJ/TMD Treatment
The jaw is one of the most remarkable parts of the human body. It is both a hinge joint and a sliding joint, and because of this dual function, we are able to move it up and down and in circular motions. This enables us to talk, chew, and yawn, among many other activities. As…
Who Gets Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a serious condition that, if left untreated, can lead to serious health issues. If you or a loved one is showing any of its symptoms, we can help at Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN. First, some definitions: People with sleep apnea experience interrupted breathing while they sleep. This…
Treating TMJ/TMD
Categories: Jaw pain, TMJ/TMD Treatment
Most people with TMD (temporomandibular disorder) have fairly mild symptoms, or symptoms that come and go with simple therapy they can do at home. But no treatment should be taken without the guidance of a health care professional, like the team at Poss Sleep Apnea and TMD Solutions in Brentwood TN. The temporomandibular joint is…
Sleep Apnea: A Common Condition
Categories: Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea Treatment
Sleep apnea is more common than you might think: more than eighteen million adult Americans cope with it, according to the National Sleep Foundation. The good news, if you can call it that, is that the treatment available at Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN can ease the symptoms. There are three…
