As a doctor whose focus is on people who suffer from facial pain and the pain symptoms associated with Temporomandibular Disorders (commonly referred to as TMJ), I think about pain, a lot. A great deal of new scientific knowledge has been gained in my field in the past several years. Being familiar with this knowledge is an essential part of how I make difficult decisions … [Read more...] about Pain & The Brain – They’re Inseparable
9 Causes Of TMJ Problems In Teens & College Students
A Guide For Parents I’m a dentist who focuses exclusively on treating people who suffer from jaw, tooth and head pain due to what’s commonly known as TMJ. Some of my patients tell me that they grind and clench their teeth all night, called sleep bruxism. Some tell me they clench all day, called awake bruxism. Millions of people, in fact, suffer from bruxism and as a … [Read more...] about 9 Causes Of TMJ Problems In Teens & College Students
4 Surprising Reasons You Grind Your Teeth
In my practice, I often evaluate and treat patients who suffer from the effects of Sleep Bruxism. Bruxism is the clinical term for the act of clenching and/or grinding your teeth while you’re asleep. Sleep Bruxism can cause all kinds of problems for people of any age. Most of the patients who end up in my office complain of some, or all, of the following issues, particularly … [Read more...] about 4 Surprising Reasons You Grind Your Teeth
3 Frequently Asked Questions About Botox Injections in Masseter Muscles
Botox first became popular as a way to reduce wrinkles and facial lines. But today, it is proving to also be effective in treating conditions that involve pain and/or overactive muscles when administered by a trained and experienced professional. As an orofacial dentist, I often turn to Botox for my TMJ patients whose painful symptoms have not responded to the traditional … [Read more...] about 3 Frequently Asked Questions About Botox Injections in Masseter Muscles
Snoring Is Not Funny – Just Ask A Snoree
For years snoring has prompted humorous cartoon depictions of bed partners sorting out their different views of the problem and hilarious videos revealing what the non-snoring bed partner will resort to in order to get a good night’s sleep. The problem with snoring, however, is that both parties - the snorer and snoree (what I call the person who is forced to listen to the … [Read more...] about Snoring Is Not Funny – Just Ask A Snoree