by Dr. Shapira | Jun 26, 2018 | Blog, Lake Forest, Sleep, TMJ |
I am pleased to announce that I am now a new Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep and Breathing. I am a long term Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, Credentialed by the Sleep Disorder Dental Society (SDDS) and a Founding member of both the...
by Dr. Shapira | Dec 19, 2014 | Blog
Physiologic Dentistry for your Chicago TMJ problems If you are suffering with undiagnosed or troubling symptoms such as headaches, ear pain, vision issues, neck, back or shoulder aches or postural problems, you could be dealing with a TMJ issue. TMJ refers to the...
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 | Aug 15, 2014 | Physiologic Dentistry |
Physiologic Dentistry What is it? The fundamental principle of Physiologic Dentistry involves ensuring that all physiologic muscle functions are performing as they should. The belief here is one in which doctors don’t actually heal their patients, and instead...
by Dr. Shapira | Apr 11, 2014 | Chicago, Deerfield, Evanston, Highland Park, Kenilworth, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Mettawa, Morton Grove, Northbrook, Northfield, Skokie, TMJ - General, TMJ Dentist, TMJ Doctor, TMJ Pain, TMJ Specialist, TMJ Symptoms, TMJ Treatment, Vernon Hills, Wilmette, Winnetka |
What Is TMJ? Learn more about it below Everyone experiences occasional headaches, shoulder pain, or sore neck. Most of the time we can dismiss the cause as nothing more than stress or our busy lives, but, when pain becomes a daily occurrence or is accompanied by other...