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.
Dr. Carstensen is a dentist who works at our Bellevue, WA location. He was kind enough to record a few videos about his values and philosophy as a healthcare professional who specializes in helping patients breathe better. You can watch all three of his videos here. We agree with everything he says and want to add to his words of wisdom with some thoughts of our own.
Dr. Rattan Bains, one of our sleep medicine experts, loves to help patients who struggle with CPAP. Most of her patients do not know about the alternative treatment options that work just as well, if not better. Watch her video to learn more.
For TMD, one of the treatment options we have at our disposal is splint therapy. If you have been newly diagnosed with TMD and recommended splint therapy, or you have been putting off receiving treatment because you don’t understand it, we hope to help you by answering some common questions about splints.
