If you’re experiencing sharp, needle-like pains in your skin that are affecting your sleep and general quality of life, you might be suffering from small fiber neuropathy. So, what is small fiber neuropathy? In this blog, we answer this question and explore causes, symptoms, and potential treatment...
Many people think that mouth breathing is just a harmless, albeit unflattering, habit. However, that’s just not true—the negative effects of mouth breathing include adversely affecting your jaw position, causing or increasing muscle tension, poor sleep quality, and worsening TMD (TMJ dysfunction/disorder) symptoms. Essentially, the anatomical...
Many people assume sinus issues cause facial pressure or headaches. However, TMJ disorders and sleep-related problems can produce nearly identical symptoms. Misidentifying the cause of your headaches can delay proper treatment. In this blog, we’ll explore the connection between TMJ and sinuses to explain why symptoms...
Almost 40 million Americans experience migraines, and 10-15% of adults in the world experience some kind of recurrent orofacial pain. Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a condition in which mast cells release excessive inflammatory mediators, while orofacial pain refers to discomfort in the jaw,...
When you’re an expectant mom, your support system and reading up on all things pregnancy-related will prepare you for a lot of things to change, but you may not have expected to stop sleeping well. There are many reasons why you may struggle with sleep while...
When you hear the words “jaw pain” or “facial pain,” you probably think of the TMJs (temporomandibular joints/jaw joints), which are the site of pain for patients who have TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder; many people refer to this disorder as simply “TMJ”). However, TMJ/TMD isn’t always...
You’re probably aware that sleep deprivation can be detrimental to your health and safety, especially if you’re someone who struggles to get good sleep (or any sleep at all, for that matter). Anyone who has struggled with insomnia knows how incredibly frustrating it is to...
“Can I buy a CPAP machine without a sleep study?” There are a couple of reasons that people might ask about this. Perhaps you’ve already undergone a sleep study and received a diagnosis of sleep apnea, but you’ve never been set up with a CPAP machine....
Did you know that the onset of TMJ pain can occur during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and the resulting physical and/or emotional stress? You probably expected pregnancy to be uncomfortable, but jaw pain probably didn’t come to mind. If you’re experiencing headaches, jaw pain, clicking,...
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...