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
Women & Pain
Chronic Orofacial Pain – The 60/40 Rule
Every morning upon my arrival at work I glance at the list of patients due to be seen that day. As a board-certified orofacial pain specialist, my patients are primarily people who seek treatment for their chronic orofacial pain. Some of them will be scheduled for a follow-up assessment and/or treatment. Others are first-time patients who seek answers to a problem that has … [Read more...] about Chronic Orofacial Pain – The 60/40 Rule
Headaches & Facial Pain Caused by Emotional Distress
Caring for the Caregiver Case Study: Joan Joan was referred to my office due to her daily headaches and facial pain that had continued to get worse despite taking over-the-counter medication on a daily basis and treating herself to a few massage sessions. She had seen her family doctor who had assured her that there was nothing terribly wrong, that the headaches and facial … [Read more...] about Headaches & Facial Pain Caused by Emotional Distress
