The temporomandibular joint is among the body’s most complex anatomy. When something goes wrong with it, it can lead to complications and pain. At Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN, we specialize in TMJ disorder. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is what connects the jaw to the skull. We all use it every day without a…
Sleep apnea is a serious condition, and by one count, more than eighteen million Americans have it. Other studies indicate there are many more who have gone undiagnosed. If you think you may be among them, Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN can help. People with obstructive sleep apnea stop breathing as they…
She is sound asleep, or seems to be. She is snoring, lightly. Then, without warning – silence. Her breathing has stopped, and for agonizing, uncounted seconds there is silence. The silence goes on, and on – and then her breathing resumes. This happens repeatedly throughout the night. This imaginary sleeper may be suffering from sleep…
When people hear “TMJ” they usually think of clicking jaws and painful chews. However, there is more to TMJ than most understand. Patients with TMJ have common complaints of headaches, back pain, dizziness, and tinnitus (ringing of the ears), but TMD has also been linked to sleep deprivation. The relationship between sleep deprivation and TMD…
One of the disorders we treat often at Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions is sleep apnea. According to the National Institute of Health’s Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, sleep apnea typically affects people who are male, older or overweight. Genetics can also play a role in developing this condition. Smokers, those with high blood pressure,…
Do you have trouble breathing at night? Does your partner tell you you snore? If so, you may be one of the many who have undiagnosed sleep apnea. At Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions, we offer customized sleep apnea devices, including the SomnoDent device, an alternative to the CPAP machine you may have heard of….
Hello, friends of Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions! If you haven’t visited our blog in a while, we welcome you. It has been a terrific month at our state-of-the-art Brentwood dentistry practice. We continue to restore healthy smiles with our sleep apnea and TMJ/TMD treatments. The team of specialists at Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions…
Yes! When you are having problems sleeping, visiting your dentist might be the last thing you consider. But the fact is, there are a number of dental issues that might be keeping you up at night.If you are having trouble sleeping, have you ever considered that it could be If you are having trouble sleeping,…
If you have been told you have sleep apnea, you have likely heard of CPAP therapy as one of the most effective ways to treat sleep apnea. Is it the right option for you? There are some difficulties that come with CPAP, which stands for continuous positive airway pressure. It requires people to wear a…
If you are having trouble sleeping, have you ever considered that it could be from a dental issue? Hello, I’m Our Dentist of Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions, a highly regarded dental practice in Brentwood, Tennessee. We have helped thousands of patients get a better night sleep! Come in for a consultation with the expert…
