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How changing your diet helps sleep apnea
Last modified: July 6th, 2021
Sleep apnea is a medical condition that affects millions of people all over the world. What is it? An occurrence where your throat muscles relax and block your airway, causing...
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Why your mouth is not opening all the way
Last modified: April 11th, 2024
Help! You are having trouble opening your mouth all the way. This is causing issues with chewing properly, speaking clearly, and your jaw is painful and tender. You may be...
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5 helpful exercises for TMJ relief
Last modified: April 11th, 2024
TMJ is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. When you experience temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, you get headaches, pain in your jaw, ear, and neck, and it...
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What are some effective treatments for teeth grinding?
Last modified: April 7th, 2021
Teeth grinding is a serious oral health challenge that affects a large and widespread population of Americans. The challenge with teeth grinding, otherwise known as bruxism, is that if not...
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Does TMJ affect the facial nerves?
Last modified: April 11th, 2024
The TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is located at the back of the jaw and connects the jawbone to your skull. It’s a ball and socket hinge that allows smooth jaw function,...
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What is facial growth orthodontics?
Last modified: April 11th, 2024
Did you know that mouth breathing, lip seal, and improper tongue posture can cause disharmonies in the jaw and lead to irregular jaw growth? One way that orthodontists are treating...
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What is the Alternative to CPAP Therapy
Last modified: December 3rd, 2020
Have you tried CPAP therapy to address your sleep apnea only to give up on it when the mask makes it too uncomfortable for you to sleep anyway? You’re not...
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What is the most effective treatment for TMJ?
Last modified: April 11th, 2024
TMJ or TMJD is a common discussion and research topic at our office. Luckily for our patients, Dr. Alex is one of the best and has extensive knowledge of what...
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Is snoring affecting my relationship?
Last modified: December 3rd, 2020
Is your spouse or partner complaining that your snoring is keeping them awake at night? Have they started sleeping in another room or become noticeably grouchier as a result of...
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What are Some Cons of Current TMJ Syndrome Treatments?
Last modified: April 11th, 2024
TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint which connects the jawbone to the skull. It acts like a sliding hinge, connecting a joint on each side of the jaw. The part...
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