care, Author at TMJ & Sleep Solutions of Alabama

16 Oct From Apps to Tips: How to Keep an Accurate Personal Medication List

Posted at 16:44h in Other

For many, medications are an essential part of daily life. Developing a medication regimen is important to track what you take and when you should take it. A personal medication list can help you monitor prescription medications, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, vitamins, and supplements. There are many...

21 Aug Understanding the Connection Between the Vagus Nerve and Sleep

Posted at 07:10h in Uncategorized

At TMJ and Sleep Solutions of Alabama, we know there are various reasons why you might not be getting enough sleep. Our specialty is unraveling the mystery (of why you don’t feel well-rested when waking up in the morning) and treating it. In some cases,...

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06 Aug Here’s What to Do When You Can’t Sleep

Posted at 07:39h in Sleep

Struggling to sleep? You're not alone. Around one in three adults deal with trouble sleeping at some point. Let's fix that—starting now. Keep reading for practical advice from Dr. Hartsfield, our brilliant specialist in Dental Sleep Medicine and Orofacial Pain at TMJ & Sleep Solutions of...

01 Aug TMJ Exercises: The Complete Guide to Relieving Jaw Pain and Preventing Flare-Ups

Posted at 07:00h in Pain

What Is TMJ / TMD? “TMJ” stands for temporomandibular joint, the hinge that connects your lower jaw (mandible) to your skull. “TMD” refers to temporomandibular disorders, which cause jaw pain, facial tension, and problems with jaw movement. TMJ disorder results from various factors, such as teeth...

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17 Jul TMJ and Vagus Nerve: How They Connect and Affect Each Other

Posted at 07:49h in Uncategorized

At TMJ & Sleep Solutions of Alabama, we provide expert care for jaw health and discomfort, with a significant focus on a common disorder called TMD. More commonly known as just “TMJ,” TMD involves dysfunctioning jaw joints—AKA the “temporomandibular joints” or “TMJs”—causing pain in a...

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19 Jun How Red Light Therapy for TMJ Can Provide Relief

Posted at 07:07h in Other

Have you ever felt pain in your jaw from eating or talking? If the answer is yes, you may suffer from TMJ dysfunction (TMD); the related pain is often simply called “TMJ pain.” TMJ dysfunction is a prevalent condition that affects people differently, causing mild discomfort...

22 May How Long Is a Sleep Study and What Should You Expect During the Process?

Posted at 07:24h in Sleep

At TMJ & Sleep Solutions of Alabama, we offer our patients several sleep apnea treatment options, including oral appliance therapy. However, before treatment can begin, patients must undergo a sleep study to diagnose the condition. When we tell inquiring, prospective patients about this treatment prerequisite, they...

17 Apr Is an At-Home Sleep Study Covered by Insurance? + Other Common Sleep Study-Related Questions

Posted at 07:13h in Sleep

We do not perform sleep studies at TMJ & Sleep Solutions of Alabama, but they are necessary for all our patients. We offer custom-fit oral appliances as noninvasive treatment alternatives or supplements to CPAP for patients already diagnosed with sleep apnea. Thus, sleep studies are the...

20 Mar CPAP Alternatives: What Is a Magnetic Nose Clip for Snoring and Does It Work?

Posted at 07:04h in Other

Many individuals who snore believe they can save time and money by troubleshooting the snoring on their own with home remedies or store-bought gadgets. This mindset is so common that thousands of sleep apnea products exist today. The reality about most sleep apnea “treatment” gadgets is...

20 Feb What Is the Inspire Sleep Apnea Device and How Does It Work?

Posted at 07:20h in Other

According to the Journal of Thoracic Disease, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) “was first described as a specific clinical entity in the late 1950s,” and the earliest observations of its symptoms recorded in medical literature date back centuries. Since then, many have invented devices and treatment...

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