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 | Jul 21, 2018 | Blog, TMJ |
This is an answer I gave on Reddit.com to the question of treating muscle spasm in TMD disorders associated with a close-lock TMJ. A link to discussion will be at bottom of post “What would you recommend doing about the muscle spasms?” is an excellent...
by Dr. Shapira | Jul 1, 2018 | Blog, Chicago, Highland Park, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Libertyville, TMJ, Uncategorized |
Chronic Sinus Headache and other Sinus Pains are closely related to TMJ Disorders. The connections between these problems is multifacted. The Trigeminal Nerve also called the Dentist’s Nerve is the underlying common source of all of these problems. Dentists are...
by Dr. Shapira | Jun 28, 2018 | Blog |
A new article published in 208 discusses utilization of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks for treatment of Severe Migraine. Because it is published byty.the US National Library of Medicine of the National Institute of Health I can reprint it here. I will make my...
by Dr. Shapira | Jun 26, 2018 | Blog, Lake Forest, Sleep, TMJ |
I am pleased to announce that I am now a new Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep and Breathing. I am a long term Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, Credentialed by the Sleep Disorder Dental Society (SDDS) and a Founding member of both the...
by Dr. Shapira | Mar 30, 2018 | Blog |
Oxygen, SPG Blocks, Neuromodulation and neuromuscular orthotics give relief! Cluster Headaches are frequently called the suicide headache. Many patients respond quickly to 100% oxygen but it is not always available and there are patients who only have partial relief....
