by Dr. Shapira | Nov 29, 2023 | Blog, Sleep, TMJ, TMJ Chicago
With this unprecedented FDA clearance, Vivos redefines what it means to have a truly non-invasive treatment for all levels of OSA severity, opening new revenue opportunities for Vivos DNA / mRNA Appliances (VIVOS) receive FDA Clearance for treating severe sleep apnea...
by Dr. Shapira | Nov 17, 2020 | Blog, Neuromuscular Dentistry, Sleep, Sleep Dentistry, Sleep Medicine, the Science of TMD, TMJ, TMJ and Occlusion, TMJ Chicago
Dr. Ira L. Shapira, DDS, on the Science of TMD, Sleep & Neuromuscular Dentistry: Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Dr. Ira L Shapira DDS, D, ABDSM, D, AAIPM, FICCMO, MICCMO graduated in 1977 but had a long history of personal TMJ disorders. Seeking treatment...
by Dr. Shapira | Feb 26, 2020 | Blog, Sleep
Do you wake up feeling exhausted? Most patients in Chicago with sleep apnea, or in the midwest in general, feel awful in the morning. As one patient of Dr. Shapira described it, he felt like he woke up with a hangover every day. Thankfully, things are looking up for...
by Dr. Shapira | Feb 21, 2019 | Blog, Breathing Sleeping Problems, Jaw Problems, Sleep, Sleep Apnea Treatment, Sleep Disorder, TMJ
What is a DNA appliance? These appliances are becoming increasingly popular within the dental community. However, a lot of patients wonder what makes this appliance so special. The Vivos appliance used by Think Better Life and numerous other dental practices can...
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 | 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...
