Lots of people snore. In and of itself, snoring does not indicate a sleep disorder. If it’s someone sleeping by or near you it may be annoying and disruptive, but not necessarily a problem. It may, however, deserve professional attention, like what we provide at Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood. But snoring could…
Determining the exact cause of TMD can be difficult. Often as not, it is the result of several factors. Whatever the cause, it can result in a lot of pain. At Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN, we can find out what’s going on and treat it. TMJ is the formal term for…
Millions of Americans are coping with sleep apnea, and searching treatment to ease their symptoms and improve their health. Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN provides patients with several effective options. One of the best-known and most effective methods of treatment is an appliance called the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure device, or CPAP….
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…
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,…
How is Sleep Apnea Diagnosed?Typically a sleep medicine doctor can diagnose sleep apnea. There are two types of testings that can be done: an in facility sleep lab or a take home test. The process leading up to a sleep test is somewhat involved as doctors typically ask for a sleep diary to be kept….
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…
