Sleep apnea and TMJ are two common conditions that can cause discomfort and disrupt your quality of life. TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder is a condition that affects the jaw joint, causing pain, stiffness, and difficulty while eating or speaking. Meanwhile, sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that occurs when your breathing is interrupted during sleep….
Are you struggling with jaw pain or difficulty sleeping due to TMJ disorders or sleep apnea? If so, you’re not alone. Approximately 10 million Americans are affected by TMJ disorders, and sleep apnea affects an estimated 22 million Americans. Fortunately, there are effective treatment options available for both conditions. In Brentwood and Murfreesboro, TN, our…
If you’ve been diagnosed with mild sleep apnea, you may be wondering if the condition is something to worry about. The answer is yes–even mild cases of sleep apnea can have serious implications for your long-term health and wellbeing. Let’s take a closer look at what this means, and how Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN can…
Migraines and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder are related in some ways but different in others. Both can cause intense pain, and they sometimes occur at the same time. But the causes and treatment options for migraines and TMJ differ significantly. In this article from Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN, we…
At Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN, we know how debilitating conditions like TMJ or sleep apnea can be. Whether you suffer from a sore jaw due to your temporomandibular joint, or you have trouble breathing continuously when you sleep, these conditions have the potential to negatively affect other areas of…
At Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN, we know the symptoms of TMJ can sometimes be unbearable. Any extended period of time spent dealing with headaches, jaw pain, and stiffness while chewing will whittle away at your patience and quality of life. Now, imagine years of it! Luckily, with TMJ/TMD treatment…
At Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN, we know how disconcerting sudden jaw pain can be. This is especially true if you eat healthy and adhere to a consistent dental health routine, as it can be hard to ascertain the cause of this pain when you’ve ruled out things like tooth…
The team at Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN, we see a lot of patients for TMD/TMJ symptoms. Due to this, we know how hopeless it can feel to have recurring pain. The jaw pain that stems from TMD/TMJ can hamper chewing, eating, smiling, sleeping, and a host of other aspects…
Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN knows that many patients suffer through jaw pain silently and without searching for help. Others will visit a general dental practice for a better assessment and leave with no answer. A lot of the time, this is because the root of the problem is TMD/TMJ;…
At Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN, we know how debilitating jaw pain can be. It can keep you up and distract you from your every day life. And when it stems from TMJ/TMD, it can be pretty hard to decipher a solution. After all, plenty of people walk around with…
