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,...
What Is Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS)? Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS) is a sleep-disordered breathing condition in which the airway narrows during sleep, causing increased resistance to airflow—but not complete blockage. The body must work harder to breathe, triggering frequent sleep disruptions called respiratory effort-related...
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...
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...
TMJ Disorders: What Are We Really Talking About? Let's clear up the confusion right out of the gate. "TMJ" stands for temporomandibular joint; that’s the scientific term for a jaw joint—the two hinges that let you talk, chew, yawn, and yell at the TV when your...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...