by Dr. Shapira | Sep 18, 2015 | Blog, TMJ
3 surprising causes of TMJ disorder TMJ disorder is a common problem that can cause pain in the jaws, headaches, facial pain and many more symptoms in the face, neck and sometimes even down the spine. There are many causes of TMJ disorder, from simple stress on the...
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 12, 2015 | Blog
I have just attended an amazing inaugural meeting of the Academy of Applied Myofunctional Therapy. I was there both for professional education and as the Chari, of the Alliance of TMD Organizations. There is no longer any question that treatment of depression and...
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 7, 2015 | Blog
The sad truth is that many doctors who treat headaches and migraines do not understand the power of physiologic dentistry to improve overall health and eliminate pain. They are also unaware of the incredible relief patients receive from Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks...
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 4, 2015 | Blog, Sleep
Having trouble sleeping? Your genes may be to blame It is not uncommon to experience trouble sleeping from time to time. Aside from having a sluggish day, there’s usually no real reason for concern. When sleep deprivation becomes chronic, however, it can have a...
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 2, 2015 | Blog |
Why do patients travel long distances for TMJ treatment. What I find is patients have had pain for years and think there is nothing else that can be done and then severity increases and they desperately look for an answer. They want a comprehensive approach to...
by Dr. Shapira | Aug 30, 2015 | Blog |
The SPG Block is an amazing technique for treating all types of chronic pain. It is treatment for pain not necessarily the underlying disease. The Sphenopalatine Ganglion is the largest parasympathetic ganglia in the head and also has a sympathetic component. This is...
