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 | 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 | Feb 3, 2019 | TMJ Chicago
Originally published on www.SphenopalatineGanglionBlocks.com Anxiety and Stress problems are very common among patients with TMJ disorders. \II have trained many neuromuscular dentists in the use of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks. Sympathetic overload is common in a...
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 | Jul 21, 2018 | Blog, TMJ
This is an answer I gave on Reddit.com to the question of treating muscle spasm in TMD disorders associated with a close-lock TMJ. A link to discussion will be at bottom of post “What would you recommend doing about the muscle spasms?” is an excellent...
