Most people who suffer from migraines usually believe that it will ease up as they grow older. While there might be some truth to this, the reality is that; in as much as there are a lot of cases of people who have escaped the...
Migraines With beautiful decorations everywhere, travel plans, last minute shopping and lots of events going on, we need not announce that the holiday season is here as we can all feel the aura of the festive period in the atmosphere. Without a doubt, there will never...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1544542540878{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"] Neuropathic Pain is often the most frustrating and intense type of chronic pain. Neuropathic Pain Disorders can be debilitating but can be diagnosed and treated effectively by a professional neuropathic physician. Symptoms of Neuropathic Pain Disorders You might be suffering from a Neuropathic...
[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...
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...
While there are many factors that contribute to TMJ, two of the most common are actually preventable: stress and posture. Stress Your jaw is designed like a mechanical hinge. "The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) combines a hinge action with sliding motions," MayoClinic explains. "The parts of the bones...
Jaw Popping Have you ever experienced “crepitus?" What about jaw popping? The question is, why is your jaw popping/locking and when should you be concerned? Frequency Frequency should be your first tip that something is off. If your jaw pops or clicks regularly, such as when you yawn or...