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…
If you have persistent jaw pain when you chew and swallow, you may have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD/TMJ. This disorder can cause pain when you speak or make certain facial expressions. Alas, it can even cause pain in kissing. TMD/TMJ is actually a group of medical conditions that affect one or both of the…
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…
Chronic facial pain affects millions of Americans. It may be in the form of persistent headaches or earaches, or it may be in the jaw. Any of these issues may be related to the TMJ joints. TMJ disorder can bring sufferers a lot of discomfort. TMJ – the temporomandibular joints – are the muscles, ligaments, discs,…
Maybe you have had some jaw pain or a slight “popping” accompanied by some pain that occurs when you open your mouth or chew. It’s a fleeting occurrence for the most part, but what if it were more? It is estimated by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research that over 10 million Americans…
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…
Do you suffer from constant headaches or migraines and you’re not sure why? You may want to consult a dentist to identify the cause. You may have TMJ disorder, a type of jaw inflammation. Often confused with tension headaches, TMJ disorder can take a long time to discover, so make sure you consult with your…
Are you exhausted from constant headaches or jaw pain? You may have TMJ disorder. The temporomandibular joint connects the lower jawbone to the skull. If you suspect you may have TMJ disorder, make an appointment with us right away. TMJ causes long-term tooth damage and bone loss. Symptoms include: jaw and facial pain headaches earaches…
Stress in daily life comes from a variety of sources, and we often carry that stress in our jaw. Just as the muscles in your body become tense when you’re under stress, so do your facial muscles. Repeated clenching of the jaw or teeth grinding can cause long-term dental health problems. TMJ/TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder)…
There are no two ways about it: Stress has a negative impact on our bodies. From problems such as depression to high blood pressure, stress makes our bodies at risk for disease. But what about the impact stress has on our smiles? You might be surprised to learn that there are dental problems that are…
