Why don’t more sleep physicians recommend oral appliances for OSA?
It’s an important question that many of us continue to wonder about - why aren’t more sleep physicians recommending oral appliances for sleep apnea? Well, to begin with, there [...]
GERD and Barrett’s esophagus patients have sleep apnea
It has been shown that gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) and Barrett’s esophagus (BE) patients have higher rates of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and poor sleep quality. Studies found that [...]
A Person’s Risk for Alzheimer Increases with Sleep Apnea
For patients that suffer from sleep apnea, their risk for developing Alzheimer’s later on in their life increases drastically. A new study has linked sleep apnea with an increase [...]
Help Keep Your Patients Mindful of What They are Eating During the Holidays
This holiday season is all about having fun and spending time with your friends and family. However, it is important that our patients be mindful of what they eat [...]
Now Available! An Educational Book on TMD
I am excited to announce that “Take a Bite Out of Pain: A Journey to Overcoming Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD)” is now available for purchase! This new educational book [...]
Sleep deprivation in the workplace poses a danger to workers
In South Carolina’s manufacturing ecosystem, sleep is directly tied to the bottom line. There are numerous studies across the country that have identified sleep deprivation as a safety hazard [...]
Comparing chronic migraines with TMD pain, a study
Another study I recently read took at look at chronic migraines and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain. The researchers wanted to compare patients with chronic migraines and chronic TMD on [...]
Sleep disorders common among non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis patients, study says
Let’s take a look at another connection with sleep breathing disorders. Adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) suffer from sleep disorders stemming from less oxygen in the blood, according [...]
The mechanisms of craniofacial pain
A recent journal looked at the mechanisms of craniofacial pain. The researchers worked to highlight peripheral and central adaptations that might promote chronification of pain in craniofacial pain states, [...]
Chronic Migraines Worsen Jaw Pain
Headaches and migraines are bad enough, but add jaw pain on top of that and our patients are bound to be miserable. To make matters worse, frequent migraines can [...]