by Dr. Shapira | May 10, 2015 | antidepressants sleep apnea, Blog, Breathing problems can cause TMJ, Breathing Sleeping Problems, Chicago, Depression and Chronic Pain, Depression and Sleep Disorder, Sleep, TMJ |
The following post is a reprint from a press release in 24/7 news. Are Our Children Doomed? Correction of upper airway problems in young children can cure bedwetting and prevent or treat ADD and ADHD These are all problems related to Sleep Disordered Breathing and...
by Dr. Shapira | Apr 24, 2015 | Breathing problems can cause TMJ, Causes of TMJ, Sleep, TMJ, Unsorted
This is a frequent question I hear from patients who have chronic headaches. The answer is always a qualified yes. The TMJ (Jaw Joint) is the TemporoMandibular Joint, TMD stands for TemporoMandibular Disorder. TMD includes the TMJoint, the muscles, the teeth, the...
by Dr. Shapira | Feb 13, 2015 | TMJ
There is one common thread to almost 100% of all chronic headaches, the involvement of the Trigeminal Nerve. There is no universal agreement on the sequence or causes of headaches but there is agreement that there are various triggers to most headaches. Effective...
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 27, 2014 | Blog, Sleep, TMJ
3 Things to consider when choosing a TMJ provider Most people associate body pain with the actual sensation area, but disorders in the temporomandibular joint, located directly in front of the ear, can create pain throughout the upper body region. The truth is that...
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 26, 2014 | Blog, Breathing problems can cause TMJ, Sleep, TMJ
Question from Jeff: I was told I have maxillary hypoplasia. I cannot show any teeth when i smile. I don’t want to re-arrange my face and have it go numb. Pls tell me of all other options Dr Shapira Reply: Dear Jeff. There are numerous methods to address your...
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 19, 2014 | Blog, Sleep, TMJ
Afraid of the dentist? Now you can relax! Do you have anxiety when you go to the dentist? The truth is that many people have an innate dental fear, primarily because they are afraid of painful dental treatment. It is a common anxiety issue with practically all dental...
