Do you have frequent jaw stiffness or pain? Does your face sometimes feel “tired?” Maybe you hear popping sounds when you open your mouth or experience jaw pain or soreness…
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Bruxism – teeth grinding or clenching – can have a significant negative impact on your overall oral health. Many of our patients suffer from various symptoms of the condition. However,…
I’ve written before about mouth breathing in children, as well as OSA in children, but there’s a lot more to the story than just breathing. Many very common conditions and…
Say the words “TMJ disorder” and most people thinking of a popping jaw. Opening and closing the jaw with difficulty may also come up. Few laypeople understand the connection between…
Officially, there is no one definitive cause of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). One factor that’s often indicated is obesity. When there’s too much bulk in the neck, airway has a…
We learned the song as kids: “The foot bone’s connected to the leg bone . . .” My how quickly we forget! Even as doctors, we tend to overlook the…
A patient says, “My jaw pops and clicks…so what?” The answer to this statement has caused significant turmoil in professional circles, bringing dentists to fisticuffs like schoolkids in the sandbox….
