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...
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...
Many sleep apnea patients are CPAP intolerant or want to try another treatment option before CPAP. After all, CPAPs cause many ill effects, like chronic dry mouth, hair loss, sinus issues, and excess air in the abdomen. They’re also cumbersome, which can make finding a...
If you have sleep apnea or exhibit sleep apnea symptoms and you also struggle with stress and excess body weight, we’re here to help. In today’s blog, our sleep specialists explain the connection between sleep apnea, cortisol, and weight loss. To learn more, just keep...
There are many health conditions linked to obstructive sleep apnea (“OSA” or “sleep apnea”), and it probably doesn’t surprise you that sleep apnea is often associated with other sleep disorders. But what about sleep apnea and sleep paralysis? Is there a link between the two? The Link...
What Leads to CPAP Hair Loss? CPAP hair loss is not a primary concern for people who need assistance with their sleep apnea. Correcting sleep apnea should be the most significant consideration. In fact, CPAP hair loss isn’t even a primary side effect or symptom. It’s...
Many people are trying a new health hack to help nasal breathing while sleeping and avoid mouth-breathing’s unfavorable outcomes: mouth taping for sleep benefits. Inhaling and exhaling through the nose is the healthiest way to breathe while sleeping; however, it doesn’t occur naturally for many patients,...