A patient came to my office four months ago complaining that she woke up every morning with her jaw in a locked position. It was so bad that her morning routine starting by standing in the shower bathing her jaw with hot water until her jaw popped open. Then she could start her day. Her problem however didn’t stop with this unlocking event. Her jaw would click and then lock … [Read more...] about Case Study: Jaw Locking All Day With Tremendous Pain
Donald Tanenbaum
Case Study: High-Powered Executive Wakes Up With A Locked Jaw
Last week a new patient came in for a consultation. She had been having pain in her jaw for quite awhile, but had ignored it. Like many of my new patients, what made her suddenly take it seriously was the terribly frightening experience of waking up with a locked jaw. Eventually her jaw loosened up enough for her to call her dentist and be referred to me. Understandably, she … [Read more...] about Case Study: High-Powered Executive Wakes Up With A Locked Jaw
Treatment for Sleep Apnea May Assist in Weight Loss
While on a recent airplane flight to Chicago, I was unfortunately sitting across from a young man around thirty years old who was sleeping fitfully. From his outward appearance he was not overly tall, likely about 5'11'' but clearly overweight particularly in the midsection. With each breath came a snoring (or roaring) sound accompanied occasionally by a gasp for air. It was … [Read more...] about Treatment for Sleep Apnea May Assist in Weight Loss
Sleep Apnea Treatment Improves Heart Function
In a previous blog post, I discussed how CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) and custom oral appliances could be used to facilitate night-time airflow into the lungs, preventing snoring and aiding mild to moderate sleep apnea. Researchers in England have found a new development in sleep apnea treatment. A CPAP breathing machine can improve heart function and may even … [Read more...] about Sleep Apnea Treatment Improves Heart Function
Botox and Bruxism
In previous blog posts on bruxism, I’ve discussed how teeth grinding can lead to worn teeth, fractured teeth, facial or jaw pain, and a host of other maladies. There are many ways to treat bruxism, and one of the most recent and perhaps unexpected is Botox. Botox was originally used for treating muscle spasticity diseases such as strabismus (eye misalignment), blepharospasm … [Read more...] about Botox and Bruxism