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Sleep Apnea and Oral Appliances

A device called Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the most commonly-prescribed treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). But a lot of people find it more trouble than it’s worth, and stop using it. At Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN we have a lot of success treating OSA with…

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Generally Speaking: TMJ Disorder

Temporomandibular joint disorder is a group of painful conditions affecting the jaw joint and the muscles that control its movement. There are a lot of unknowns about it, but one thing is certain: it is treatable, at Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN. Commonly shortened to TMJ or TMD, the…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Sleep Apnea and Oral Appliance Therapy

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…

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TMJ Disorder: Common Symptoms, Uncommon Cause

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…