Alternative Therapies Archives

Nov 15

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Woman Covering Her Ears While Man Snoring (a sign of sleep apnea)

Sleep Apnea: Fiction and Fact

By Dental Writer | Alternative Therapies, Sleep Apnea Treatment, Snoring

Sleep apnea is a medical condition distinguished by multiple extended pauses in breath during sleep. These temporary lapses in breathing cause lower-quality sleep and decreases oxygen levels throughout the body….

Oct 10

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Jaw Pain Relief FAST (At-Home Care and Professional Treatments)

By Dental Writer | Alternative Therapies, Jaw Pain, Pain Management, Uncategorized

For some, even talking about their jaw pain is … a pain. Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) causes pain and inflammation in the jaw that makes chewing, swallowing, and even talking...

Sep 15

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tired man with bags under eyes suffering from the consequences on untreated sleep apnea

Consequences of Untreated Sleep Apnea

By Dr. Timothy Mickiewicz | Alternative Therapies, Dental appliances, sacramento sleep dentist, Sleep Apnea Treatment, Snoring

Obstructive sleep apnea is triggered when the complete or partial airway is blocked during sleep, resulting in intermittent breathing and reduced oxygen levels. When left untreated, sleep apnea can affect...

Aug 30

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5 Reasons Sleep Apnea Patients May Be CPAP-Intolerant

By Dr. Timothy Mickiewicz | Alternative Therapies, Dental appliances, sacramento sleep dentist, Sleep Apnea Treatment

We meet many patients frustrated by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common sleep condition affecting more than three million people a year, but even more who are searching for a...

Aug 10

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woman receiving BOTOX injection by doctor with blue glove

BOTOX® in Sacramento, CA

By Dr. Timothy Mickiewicz | Alternative Therapies, Botox, Jaw Pain, Pain Management, Teeth grinding, TMD, TMJ Disorder

Though BOTOX® is famously known for softening the signs of aging, medical professionals also apply BOTOX for therapeutic reasons. Dentists use BOTOX® therapy to help reduce myofascial pain and other...

May 24

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How BOTOX Helps Patients with TMJ Disorder

By Dr. Timothy Mickiewicz | Alternative Therapies, Jaw Pain, Pain Management, TMJ Disorder

People with TMJ disorder (TMD) often suffer from mild to severe jaw pain because of improper function of their temporomandibular joints. The TMJ connects the jawbone to the skull and...

May 06

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What is a sleep apnea dentist?

By Dr. Timothy Mickiewicz | Alternative Therapies, Dental appliances, sacramento sleep dentist, Sleep Apnea Treatment

Sleep apnea affects tens of millions of people living in the United States. The two main types of sleep apnea are central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea. Central sleep...

Mar 24

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man with sleep apnea diagram drawn on face

OSA and Custom Oral Appliances

By Dr. Timothy Mickiewicz | Alternative Therapies, sacramento sleep dentist, Sleep Apnea Treatment

Have you been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea? Are you still struggling with feeling tired all the time, headaches, and difficulty sleeping? While you may feel hopeless and defeated, certified...

Feb 28

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Asian man with sleep apnea using CPAP machine

Does sleep apnea make you more susceptible to COVID-19?

By Dr. Timothy Mickiewicz | Alternative Therapies, sacramento sleep dentist, Sleep Apnea Treatment

Continued research is being done to determine how COVID-19 affects sleep apnea patients differently. One study, completed at Turku University Hospital in Southwest Finland, revealed that people with sleep apnea...

Feb 10

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How Sleep Apnea Negatively Impacts Overall Health

By Dr. Timothy Mickiewicz | Alternative Therapies, sacramento sleep dentist, Sleep Apnea Treatment

Did you know that nearly 30 million American adults suffer from obstructive sleep apnea? Even more are probably living with it without even knowing. Snoring, gasping, and choking while sleeping...