If you are one of our TMD patients, you have probably already heard about the different ways that you can take care of yourself in conjunction with our treatment plan. An important aspect of treating TMD is ensuring that your diet doesn’t make your symptoms worse.
Everyone is telling us to exercise more. Now, even we are getting in on the act, specifically with regard to sleep apnea and the benefits of regular exercise. Believe us when we tell you there are benefits — exercise can reduce the severity of sleep apnea, especially in conjunction with treatment. Continue reading to learn more.
Millions of people suffer from obstructive sleep apnea and don’t even know it. Sleep apnea is a harmful condition that can have serious health repercussions if not managed properly. We want our patients and their loved ones to be healthy and happy, so we put together a list of some important questions about sleep apnea.
TMD, if you have it, you know. Familiar symptoms include jaw popping and clicking, painful chewing, and headaches. But did you know some TMD symptoms show up in other parts of your body? In fact, there are quite a few symptoms that people and doctors mistake for something else because they aren’t obviously related to the face or jaw. Keep reading to learn more.
Friendly, caring, sincere, accessible, holistic—these are a few of the words patients have used to describe the Center for TMJ & Sleep Solutions NW. Our patient testimonial page is full of people talking about the relief they’ve found after coming to one of our clinics.
If you are one of the many patients with mild TMJ symptoms, you may only have occasional flare-ups or experience discomfort with certain movements. Your treatment plan may include monitoring your condition to ensure it doesn’t deteriorate and performing some self-care activities at home. Keep reading to learn about the therapies we often recommend for home care.
Sleep apnea affects nearly 40 million Americans, many of whom have spouses or partners. Living with sleep apnea can be challenging for the person who has it as well as the person who shares a bed with them. While treatment is the most important step in managing this serious condition, a supportive partner can also be immensely helpful.
Everyone likes to have a lazy morning once in a while. It’s nice to turn off the alarm and grab an extra hour or two of sleep sometimes. The occasional desire to sleep longer in the morning is not a problem. It becomes a problem, though, when oversleeping starts to be the norm rather than the exception. Chronic oversleeping not only has the potential to disrupt your life, but it could also be a symptom of a sleep disorder. Continue reading to learn more.
People suffering from obstructive sleep apnea know the challenges of a long road trip. Summer is quickly approaching, and we know that many people are planning to hop in the car to visit family and friends or take a scenic drive to one of the many national parks the Pacific Northwest has to offer. So, we thought sharing some tips for staying safe behind the wheel would be a good idea.
Do you sit hunched over a computer, drive, or scroll on your phone for several hours every day? You may already know that none of these activities is good for your posture. However, did you know that they could also be triggering your TMD symptoms? Keep reading to learn more about the connection between posture and TMJ disorders.
