No one enjoys a tooth ache and mouth pain can quickly become unbearable, causing patients to seek dental help. It can be helpful to understand the different types of pain so that patients know what type of pain is more urgent. Of course, every patient should seek the help of their dental professional when pain…
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,…
Diabetics know they have to pay attention to their overall health, including their dental health. Those with diabetes are at a higher risk for sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. However, gum disease, tooth loss, and periodontal disease are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower…
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…
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….
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…
Snoring is not always a healthy part of a good night’s sleep. Gasping for air, snoring loudly, or irregular breathing are symptoms of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition where patients breathe shallowly, or have frequent pauses while they breathe, during sleep. If left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to an increased risk of…
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)…
Hi. My name is Our Dentist. I have enjoyed serving the Brentwood and Nashville areas since 2015. One of the things that I pride myself on is giving my patients the oral health education they need to have a healthy smile. Here at Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions we know that optimal health depends on…
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…
