TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder, is, in essence, a jaw joint that is misaligned. When the joint in the jaw is not aligned properly, all kinds of symptoms may begin to arise. While you may not initially think your tongue would also be affected by TMJ, the disorder can affect everything from your breathing to …
If you always feel like you are running on empty, no matter how much sleep you get, you need to get to the bottom of the problem. Something isn’t right. A sleep disorder could be the culprit for your feeling of exhaustion that is dragging you down day after day. You need to recognize the …
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TMJ can cause a host of difficult to diagnose symptoms. To help you discover if you jaw is, indeed, the culprit for your pain, here are a few simple tests you can do at home to find out a little bit more about what is at the root of your TMJ symptoms. Please note! These are preliminary …
Do you wake up in the morning feeling as if you have not slept a wink all night? Sleep disorders can make you feel tired upon waking even if you allowed yourself a full eight hours of sleep. Two of the most common sleep disorders are obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring. How does OSA …
Are Electric Toothbrushes Really That Much Better? Your method of brushing teeth and gums plays a huge role in effectively removing plaque and food particles from your mouth, a quick swipe with the brush is not sufficient to thoroughly clean tooth surfaces. The average recommended length of time to brush is two minutes at least …
The most common cause of upper airway obstructions, crooked teeth, and TMJ, is having allergies as a child. Congested breathing can impact jaw growth If a child can breathe normally through their nose their tongue rests on the palate and inside surfaces of all of the upper teeth. In this position, the tongue balances the …
If a sleep disorder is robbing you of a good night’s rest, it can truly wear you down. Sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea or snoring, are no light matter. Sleep disorders disrupt your sleep patterns and affects those around you. When a sleep disorder affects your rest, it steals your well-being. Sleep deprivation and …
Baking soda, also known as, sodium bicarbonate is a white crystalline product that has many uses, including removing odors from your refrigerator. But did you know that you can use baking soda to whiten your teeth? Many years ago before toothpaste was readily available, it was common to use baking soda by itself to brush …
You’ve been given a diagnosis of sleep apnea. Being handed such grim news can truly be devastating. It means you have a serious health condition. Sleep apnea does more than disrupt your sleep. It puts you at a greater risk of experiencing some major health issues later in life. You are much more likely to …
Chronic TMJ pain can cause some serious downtime. Missing important obligations, work shifts, or crucial time with your family can put a big dent in your life. A TMJ specialist has a wide variety of treatments to help resolve your pain. Over the counter relief TMJ treatment in Milwaukee can include over the counter pain …
