by Dr. Shapira | Oct 8, 2017 | Blog
A new article in September 2017 Neurology looked at sleep architecture as a predictor of new onset dementia. (abstract below). Previous studies have indicated Delta Sleep reduction increases risk of dementia while this current study looks at reduction in REM Sleep....
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 29, 2017 | Blog, TMJ
Pain Management, Integrative Pain Management, Rehabilitation Institute all have to deal with a wild card, the Joker or TMJ Disorders. The Trigeminal Nerve is the largest input into the brain of the body. After amplification in the Reticular Activating System it...
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 27, 2017 | Blog |
The best OTC TMJ Appliance is actually not sold in stores. It is an appliance that is made for dentists to dispense in their offices to patients under doctor supervision. There is however an online distributor (see below) who primarily sells to dentists but also has...
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 26, 2017 | Blog
A new article in Inside Dentistry (reference below) reveals research that 50% of patients with TMJ disorders (TMDs) the initial onset was a result of Dental Care. These problems may occur due to direct trauma to the jaw muscles or joints, sustained contractions of jaw...
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 14, 2017 | Blog, Chicago, Chronic Daily Headache, Clicking & Popping, Cluster Headache, GURNEE OROFACIAL PAIN, Headaches and Migraines, SPG Block Anxiety, SPG Block Cluster Headache, SPG Block Migraine, SPG blocks, Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks, TMJ affects your posture, TMJ ARTHRITIS, TMJ Causes Stress, TMJ Chicago, TMJ Dentist, TMJ Migraines, TMJ Neck & Back Pain, TMJ Numbness in Arms & Fingers
Living day to day with severe or chronic pain can be agonizing to your spirit, your family and your life. There is hope for patients with chronic head, neck, face and back pain. Millions are disabled with chronic pain. It i estimated that 100 million Americans have...
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 13, 2017 | Blog, Diagnosis of TMJ, Epigenetic orthodontics
The failure of the medical community to address the neuromuscular and myofascial pain aspects of pediatric headaches and migraines in conjunction with trained dentists is problematic to children’s health. Early referral to dentists trained in treating airway,...
