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IS TMJ CAUSING MY HEADACHE? Why Treating the TMJ Disorder Is Essential Regardless of the Headache Type or Specific Diagnosis

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...

Finding The Right Physiologic Dentist: Why an ICCMO Member Should Be Your First Choice for a Physiologic Dentist

by Dr. Shapira | Apr 11, 2015 | Unsorted

Improving the quality of your life whether you are suffering from TMJ Disorders, Chronic Migraines, Tension Headaches, Sinus Pain or Chronic Daily Headaches is the best reason to seek out a Physiologic Dentist.  The question often arises where do I find the best...

Healing TMJ: Restoring Balance Allows Healing To Occur. NEUROMUSCULAR DENTISTRY CREATES A STAGE FOR HEALING

by Dr. Shapira | Apr 11, 2015 | Unsorted

“I want my life back!” There is Spectrum of TMJ Disorders from mild to life destroying symptoms. Severe symptoms should be treated more aggressively before an acute problem becomes a chronic pain condition. DOCTORS DO NOT HEAL PATIENTS, RATHER THEY REMOVE...

New Article Shows Effectiveness of Manipulative Therapy in Treating Migraine

by Dr. Shapira | Apr 8, 2015 | Unsorted

This new article clearly shows Manipulative Therapy works to prevent Migraine.  There was a significant decline in migraines with manipulative therapy.  I have found that NUCCA and A/O Atlas Orthoganol Chiropractic to be the most effective manipulative therapy in my...

What is Physiologic Dentistry? How to Find A Physiologic Dentist

by Dr. Shapira | Mar 27, 2015 | Unsorted | 10 comments

This blog is reprinted form I Hate Headaches. It is important to stress the basics of Physiologic Dentistry. I am also finding that I get patients from around the country to this website. While I make special accomodations for long distance patients in search of quick...

CRPS or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Dentist Helps Relieve Symptoms

by Dr. Shapira | Mar 24, 2015 | Unsorted | 2 comments

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is known by many names includingCausalgia, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Sudeck Atrophy, Shoulder-Hand Syndrome, Algodystrophy, Periferal Trophoneurosis, Sympathetically Maintained Pain and Posttraumatic Pain Syndrome. While CRPS is...
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