by Dr. Shapira | May 22, 2015 | Unsorted
Sleep Apnea is a serious medical condition that can adversely effect your health. CPAP is the most frequently prescribed treatment for sleep apnea however the majority of patients can’t or won’t tolerateit. Oral Appliances are a comfortable alternative...
by Dr. Shapira | May 22, 2015 | Unsorted
TMJ treatment is so successful in eliminating and treating all types of headaches and migraines because the directly address the Trigeminal Nervous System where all of these headaches originate. Changing the chemistry of the neurotransmitters of the brain with...
by Dr. Shapira | May 22, 2015 | Unsorted
Chronic headaches can rapidly erode the quality of your life. Living with headaches has adverse effects on your relationship with your spouse and your children. Medications come with a host of side effects and while they can be somewhat effective they often create...
by Dr. Shapira | May 14, 2015 | Unsorted
While there are many treatments for ADHD the best you can do for your child is to correct their sleep and breathing problems early before the ADHD develops. There is a lot of research saying that ADHD is largely a result of small airways and poor sleep. There are many...
by Dr. Shapira | May 13, 2015 | Unsorted
A 2013 article in the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology (abstract below)showed that airway restriction from Adenotonsillar tissues can result in increased Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and...
by Dr. Shapira | May 13, 2015 | Unsorted
Chicago Enuresis Update 2015: A new article (abstract below) in the Angle Orthodontist Journal reports complete overnight dryness in 19 patients aged 6-15 years old following Rapid Maxillary Expansion. This improvement was shown to last for at least 3 years. There was...
