by Dr. Shapira | Sep 3, 2017 | Blog
Patients with orofacial pain most commonly have myofascial pain but it is always important to remember that orofacial pain is the most frequent first symptom of Cardiac pain. This has been published in numerous locations including: Craniofacial Pain as Sole Prodromal...
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 3, 2017 | Blog, TMJ
There are over 100 patient video testimonials on my youtube channel for Lake Forest / Highland Park patients to view prior to visiting my new Highland Park office. View Videos below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk9Bfz6pklC7_UluWFHzLrg/videos I am the Immediate...
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 2, 2017 | Blog, SPG Block Anxiety
TMJ disorders and Anxiety are closely linked. Anxiety is fueled by excessive sympathetic output in the autonomic nervous system. tends to increase TMD Symptoms. Neuromuscular Dentistry is especially good at addressing both of these issues. The Myomonitor is a ULF-TENS...
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 1, 2017 | Blog, TMJ
The majority of all headaches are partially or completely caused by or aggravated by myofascial trigger points in the head and neck region. The best doctors to do trigger point injections are usually dentists trained in treating TMJ disorders. These trigger points can...
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 1, 2017 | Blog
Dr Ira Shapira has made his Highland Park office a center for applied neuromuscular dentistry. While neuuromuscular Dentistry is amazing for cosmetic and restorative dental procedures practical applications allows treatment and elimination of a wide variety of chronic...
