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 | Jan 30, 2020 | Blog, TMJ
People who experience regular headaches can also suffer from vertigo. Thankfully, there’s an effective vertigo treatment that also reduces headache pain. Recently, Dr. Shapira had a patient visit him with incapacitating symptoms, including extreme dizziness. Within a...
by Dr. Shapira | Nov 25, 2019 | Blog, TMJ
Clara Found Relief from Facial Pain – You Can Too with TMJ Treatments Do you suffer from facial pain caused by TMJ disorder, or TMD? If so, you’ve probably spent a lot of time trying to find relief from the burning pain in your face, jaw, and neck. And if you’re like...
by Dr. Shapira | Oct 1, 2019 | Blog, Orthotropics, TMJ |
Have you heard of mewing? No, it’s not the sound your cat makes. Actually, it’s a practice that can change the shape of your face. Why would you ever want to do something like that? Well, according to scientific research, people perceive those around them as...
by Dr. Shapira | Aug 22, 2019 | Blog, TMJ
Sleep Apnea, Snoring, and Forward Head Posture are all secondary to having a small nasal pharyngeal airway. CPAP and Oral Appliances can treat sleep apnea but the DNA /RNA Appliances can correct the underlying cause of Sleep Apnea and grow a larger airway in a process...