TMD What is TMJ? A lot of people confuse it with the condition of the jaw bone that causes pain, but TMJ actually stands for the Temporomandibular Joint, which is the joint that connects the mandible (jaw), to the temporal bone. The condition of the TMJ...
Daytime Drowsiness Sleep apnea can cause a wide plethora of problems in a person’s day-to-day life. The word apnoea, apnea being the US version, is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “temporary cessation of breathing.” Because of the nature of the condition, interrupting sleep and reducing the...
Headaches Many Americans suffer from headaches. Experts have found that the majority of headaches that occur are actually due to muscle tension. For example, if you are unknowingly or knowingly clenching your jaw muscles, this could lead to severe pain in your temporal region. Clenching of this...
Are you constantly getting a second, third, or even fourth cup of coffee in the morning? Maybe you’re nearly falling asleep at your desk after lunch, or maybe you have frequent headaches, are hungrier than usual, can’t seem to focus or find yourself feeling a...
Snoring can be disruptive to you or your partner, mildly annoying, or embarrassing. Did you know that a snore can also point to various health risks? Snoring can be a sign that you’re developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA); in fact, according to ResMed, one in...