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TMJ and Treatment
posted: Apr. 20, 2022.
Are you dealing with a TMJ disorder? Find out how to alleviate your discomfort. Everything from dental misalignments to stress can lead someone to deal with an uncomfortable and common jaw Read more -
Signs That You May Be Dealing With Sleep Apnea
posted: Mar. 07, 2022.
Did you know that your dentist doesn’t just treat your teeth, but sleep apnea as well? Dental sleep medicine focuses on oral appliances for treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). This Read more -
We Can Help With Your Sleep Apnea
posted: Feb. 21, 2022.
Treating sleep apnea can help you avoid serious health complications. Unfortunately, sleep apnea treatment methods aren't always so comfortable. If your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine keeps you up Read more -
Sleep Apnea Treatment
posted: Feb. 18, 2022.
Did you know that sleep apnea can shorten your life? It’s true! Sleep apnea results in a lack of oxygen to your vital organs including your heart and brain. Over Read more -
Snoring And Sleep Disorders, What Can A Sleep Dentist Do For You?
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.
Millions of adults in the U.S. are affected by a sleep disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea. The condition is characterized by disruptive snoring and brief pauses in breathing throughout Read more -
Recall on CPAP machines, OAT is a great alternative.
posted: Jun. 17, 2021.
Philips recently announced a recall of CPAP devices (https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/philips-recalls-some-3-4-million-cpap-ventilator-machines-due-foam-part-2021-06-14/). This recall will affect many people that use CPAP machine to treat their Sleep Apnea. Custom-made oral appliances are a great
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TMJ Disorder Treatment Options
posted: Oct. 24, 2019.
Are you dealing with stiff, sore jaws? We can help.
There are many patients suffering from aching, painful jaws that are associated with TMJ/TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder. If you are
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FAQs about Sleep Apnea
posted: Sep. 11, 2019.
This sleep disorder is more common than you might have thought.
If you find yourself feeling exhausted, irritable, and slow despite getting enough hours of sleep, it could be because sleep
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Signs That You May Have Sleep Apnea
posted: Aug. 20, 2019.
If you snore, it can be more than a nuisance noise. At the Center for Headache, TMJ, and Sleep Disorders in Denver, Dr. Steven Wilk works with people whose snoring
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Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
posted: Apr. 27, 2019.
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen action Read more -
Your 'Toothache' Might not be Caused by a Tooth
posted: Apr. 17, 2019.
A toothache means a tooth has a problem, right? Most of the time, yes: the pain comes from a decayed or fractured tooth, or possibly a gum infection causing tooth Read more -
Your 'Toothache' Might not be Caused by a Tooth
posted: Apr. 17, 2019.
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Stress and Nighttime Teeth Grinding
posted: Apr. 07, 2019.
April is National Stress Awareness Month. But what does stress have to do with dentistry? According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, if you have a Type A personality Read more -
Take Charge of Stress Management to Reduce Teeth Grinding Habits
posted: Mar. 28, 2019.
It’s hard to avoid stress in the 21st Century. We’re all bombarded with stressors, from work to family — even our smart phones! The problem really isn’t the stressors themselves but Read more -
March Is the Time to Evaluate Sleep Problems
posted: Mar. 08, 2019.
The month of March brings the first day of spring, when nature seems to wake up after a restful winter slumber. It also brings Sleep Awareness Week, which leads us Read more -
Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance
posted: Feb. 16, 2019.
Do you wake up in the morning still feeling tired? Are you drowsy, irritable or have difficulty concentrating? And is your snoring habit a running joke around your household?If you Read more
