by Dr. Shapira | Nov 29, 2018 | TMJ
What is the common underlying link of all of these. The Trigeminal Nerve and the Autonomic nerves of thee Sphenopalatine Ganglion. Self-Administered SPG Blocks can improve many autonomic issues in patients. This is the connection of TMJ disorders to problems with the...
by Dr. Shapira | Nov 12, 2018 | TMJ Chicago |
DNA and RNA Appliance are used to Treat a wide variety of issues including TMJ disorders, Headaches, Migraines, Snoring and Sleep Apnea. Postural disorders to impaired breathing can be related to chronic head and neck pain and spread postural issues throughout the...
by Dr. Shapira | Jul 19, 2018 | TMJ Chicago
Treatment of Sleep Apnea with oral appliances is an excellent alternative to CPAP for mild to moderate sleep apnea and an alternative for severe sleep apnea when patient do no tolerate or want CPAP. Since 1982 Dr Shapira has been a leader in the field of Dental Sleep...
by Dr. Shapira | Jul 1, 2018 | Blog, Chicago, Highland Park, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Libertyville, TMJ, TMJ Chicago
Chronic Sinus Headache and other Sinus Pains are closely related to TMJ Disorders. The connections between these problems is multifacted. The Trigeminal Nerve also called the Dentist’s Nerve is the underlying common source of all of these problems. Dentists are...
by Dr. Shapira | Jun 29, 2018 | Chicago, Highland Park, TMJ, TMJ Chicago
This new article in Cranio (abstract below) discusses use of SPG Blocks in treating Facial Pain of Nasal Origin. I teach patients to self administer these block for many types of headache and facial pain. This specific case was due to a nasal contact headache where...
