TMJ & Sleep Apnea Center Non-surgical Treatment Options & Alternatives
Do your jaw muscles feel tight at times? Is it hard to open your mouth to take a bite out of a big sandwich comfortably? Do your jaw muscles hurt when you squeeze your teeth together? Do your jaw muscles look like those of a football player? Tight jaw muscles can be due to a
Jaw pain can be due to a number of problems. One problem that is often talked about as a potential source of jaw pain is "the bite." The bite refers to how the upper and lower teeth fit together when the patient is chewing. This topic is marred by controversy. Some dentists feel that a
TMJ disorders cause a variety of symptoms ranging from jaw stiffness, limited range of motion, and ringing in the ears to outright pain. These symptoms take a toll on the patient's quality of life. So it's no surprise that patients go to great lengths to get treatment. From YouTube videos to visiting doctors and surgeons,
TMJ Disorders & Imaging Techniques When it comes to diagnosing TMJ disorders, X-rays and other imaging techniques provide invaluable information. They provide a window to the underlying structures and the inner workings of the jaw joints. But how do we decide what X-rays or imaging techniques to use? And the answer depends on what it
There are many reasons why you can have jaw pain. There are also a lot of reasons why you may have ear pain. But what if you have pain in both the ear and the jaw on the same side? Does that mean there is something wrong with the ear or the jaw? Or does
Jaw pain can be due to a number of problems. And most often it is due to a tooth with some disease. However, an infected tooth is not the only reason why the jaw hurts. There are instances where jaw pain may be due to other medical conditions. In this article, we will review the
Morning Headaches Sleeping represents a time to heal and recover from the daily grind. A restful night of sleep makes for a better day. However, some people wake up with a morning headache. And this is no way to get the day off to a good start. Why is it that we sometimes wake up
CPAP - Alternative Therapies Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (or CPAP for short) is a treatment for sleep apnea. While the CPAP machines have undergone significant upgrades over the years, most patients still find them hard to use after the first few months. More CPAP machines are sitting in patients' closets rather than next to their
What causes TMJ? When you have TMJ, what happens? TMJ is a medical ailment that can occur to anyone. This condition is specific to the head and neck area. Symptoms can include pain, limitations in movements (like opening your mouth), and headaches, to name a few. Dr. Eslampour at TMJ & Sleep Apnea Center in
Why Is My Jaw Locking and Catching? Do your jaws pop or click when you open or close your mouth? Or maybe you've noticed that it clicks sometimes and other times it doesn't pop at all. Is it a bad sign when you pop your jaw joints or when the joints lock up? These are