by Dr. Shapira | Oct 24, 2020 | Blog, TMJ Chicago
This is a video on the development of TMJ Disorders and Sleep Apnea. While my practice is generally adult oriented for treating Orofacial Pain, TMJ Disorders and Sleep Apnea the prevention of these problems in children is of utmost importance. This video is one made...
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...
by Dr. Shapira | Jun 17, 2019 | Blog, TMJ
It’s easy to take the sense of smell for granted. After all, you can get through life easily without it. In fact, if asked, a lot of people would say they would rather give up their sense of smell than any other sense. However, this isn’t to say that a lack of smell,...
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...
