by Dr. Shapira | Feb 3, 2019 | TMJ Chicago
Originally published on www.SphenopalatineGanglionBlocks.com Anxiety and Stress problems are very common among patients with TMJ disorders. \II have trained many neuromuscular dentists in the use of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks. Sympathetic overload is common in a...
by Dr. Shapira | Jan 31, 2019 | Blog, Sleep |
Do you wake up in the morning feeling more tired than you were when you went to bed? Do you deal with stuffy sinuses that make it difficult to breathe? These are just a couple of the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). They’re not just annoying – they can also...
by Dr. Shapira | Dec 21, 2018 | TMJ |
Ear Ringing: How to Stop It with Dental and TMJ Treatment Options Are you afflicted with an inner ear condition called tinnitus? If you have constant, or even occasional, ear ringing, wondering how to stop it has probably eluded you. That’s because tinnitus –...
by Dr. Shapira | Nov 30, 2018 | Sleep
Sleep apnea has been getting a lot of press over the last few years – and for good reasons. Scientific studies have linked this condition to heart disease, weight gain, and even strokes. Researchers also report that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can affect nearly...
by Dr. Shapira | Nov 29, 2018 | TMJ
What is the common underlying link of all of these. The Trigeminal Nerve and the Autonomic nerves of thee Sphenopalatine Ganglion. Self-Administered SPG Blocks can improve many autonomic issues in patients. This is the connection of TMJ disorders to problems with the...
