by Dr. Shapira | May 10, 2019 | Anxiety, Blog, Blog migraine, Chronic Daily Headache, chronic daly headache, Cluster Headache, migraine, SPG, SPG Block, SPG Block Anxiety, SPG Block Cluster Headache, SPG Block Migraine, SPG blocks, Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks, TMJ
SPG Blocks—also known as Sphenopalatine Ganglion blocks—have many uses when it comes to treating patients for a variety of disorders. While the procedure is most commonly used for pain management, it is also becoming a popular treatment for those suffering from...
by Dr. Shapira | Apr 29, 2019 | Blog migraine, Chicago, Chronic Daily Headache, Cluster Headache, Dentist Chicago, Headaches and Migraines, Migraine, SPG, SPG Block, SPG Block Anxiety, SPG Block Cluster Headache, SPG Block Migraine, Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks, TMJ, TMJ - General, TMJ Migraines, TMJ Pain |
Dealing with headaches can easily be one of the worst experiences you may have to go through. For some people, the frequency of headaches is enough to disrupt their lives on a daily basis. People who consistently suffer from chronic head pain are concerned with how to...
by Dr. Shapira | Aug 13, 2017 | Always tired cause by lack of sleep, Blog, Blog migraine, Causes of TMJ, Clicking & Popping, Diagnosis of TMJ, SPG Block Anxiety, SPG Block Cluster Headache, SPG Block Migraine, SPG blocks, Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks, TMJ, TMJ - General, TMJ affects your posture, TMJ ARTHRITIS, TMJ Chicago, TMJ CREPITUS, TMJ Neck & Back Pain, TMJ Specialist, Treatment of TMJ, Trigeminal Nerve, Trigeminal Nervous System, Trigeminal Vascular System, Unsorted
The number of abbreviations in medicine and dentistry is amazing. In this short post I am going to give only a small number of definitions routinely utilized in literature and culture concerning TMJ disorders, often called “the Geat Imposter” This will...
by Dr. Shapira | Mar 18, 2017 | Blog migraine, chronic daly headache, Deerfield, Fibro, Fibromyalgia, Lake Forest, orofacial pain, Physiologic Dentistry, TMJ, TMJ - General, TMJ Dentist, TMJ Doctor, TMJ is a painful condition, TMJ Migraines, TMJ Orthotics, tmj specialist chicago, tmj specialist gurnee, tmj specialist illinois, TMJ Symptoms
A brand new article in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation reports on the efficacy of Ozone Therapy for treating Myofascial Mucle Pain in TMJ Patients. (abstract below) Treatment of Orofacial Pain with Ozone Therapy vs Trigger Point Injections. I utilize Ozone Therapy...
by Dr. Shapira | Mar 15, 2017 | Anxiety, autonomic cephalgias, Blog, Blog migraine, Chronic Daily Headache, chronic daly headache, Cluster Headache, Fibro SPG Block, hemicrania continua, migraine, SPG Block Anxiety, SPG Block Cluster Headache, SPG Block Migraine, SPG blocks, Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks, TMJ, TMJ Chicago, Trigeminal Cervico-Complex, Trigeminal Nervous System, Trigeminal Vascular System |
Vasomotor Rhinitis and Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block Watery rhinorrhea that is easily triggered can be incredibly annoying as the nose apparently runs freely for no reason. Additionally, the symptom of watery rhinorrhea can triggered by hot/spicy food, cold air, and...
by Dr. Shapira | Mar 13, 2017 | Anxiety, Blog, Blog migraine, Causes of TMJ, chronic daly headache, Jaw Pain Clicking & Popping, Lake Forest, orofacial pain, Orthodontic Treatment of Sleep Disorders, Sleep, TMJ, TMJ Chicago, TMJ Neck & Back Pain |
The ALF Appliance is an Orthopedic Growth Appliance that has a low profile in the mouth. They are utilized for Maxillary expansion, Treatment of TMJ Disorders, Finishing Physiologic Cases, Treating Snoring and Sleep Apnea and other issues. I used Crozat Appliances for...
