[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1541793413952{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]Many people have asked me to share the story behind why I left general dentistry to become an Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine specialist. Ultimately, it was because I personally suffered from both of these issues and could not find help....
If you've suffered from facial neuropathies, there's still hope for effective pain treatment! Read on for more details. Neuropathic Pain: Therapy and Treatment Though the cause of facial neuropathies is still unknown, a number of effective treatments have been found. When combined, therapies and treatments of various kinds are often the...
Headaches are often treated with medication, but if you are suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) your risks and treatment might be different. The Risks There are many correlations between headaches and TMD, and the combination of both can cause your risk for episodic tension and...
With headaches, it can be difficult to know what the root cause of your pain is.So here are three types of primary headaches that many suffer from. Migraines Many people suffer from migraines for unknown reasons. Genetics and hormones can be to blame, and women are three...
Sleep Apnea When you have sleep apnea, it can feel like the only solution to your snoring and unrestful nights is a CPAP machine. While the CPAP machine is certainly one of the most effective treatments for sleep apnea, many patients don’t want to wear a...
I have been asked for years to start blogging about topics that pertain to what I help patients with: orofacial pain and obstructive sleep apnea. I have constantly been dodging the requests because I was the one in school that never cared much for writing...
Sleep Apnea Curious about the process of diagnosing sleep apnea? Here’s what you should know. Testing for Diagnosis For an accurate diagnosis, Dr. Hartsfield may use the results from one or both of these tests performed by a board certified sleep physician: Home Sleep Testing – Also known...
Wondering what actually causes sleep apnea? Read on for a list of possible root causes. The Basics The most common form of Sleep Apnea is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and has to do with interrupted breathing during sleep. People who are awake have certain muscles that stiffen their airway...
While it is a common symptom, snoring doesn’t necessarily mean you have sleep apnea. What is Sleep Apnea? Commonly known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), this sleep disorder has to do with interrupted breathing during sleep. Someone with sleep apnea will have breathing pauses lasting at least 10...
Important facts about sleep apnea and how it could be affecting you. Falling Asleep While Driving? The Facts According to Daniel Mansfield, MPH, National Center for Health Research, “Between 50-70 million Americans have a sleeping disorder that could affect their driving skills.” Obstructed Sleep Apnea (OSA) is one of...