A deep dive into atypical odontalgia
Lately I have been seeing a lot of patients presenting with atypical odontalgia. As dentists, do you know what this is? It is not something that is well known [...]
Sleep apnea may be a risk factor for COVID-19
This year has not been easy on any of us, but we are continuing to learn more about COVID-19 as the year goes on. That is good, but we [...]
Why older adults receive TMJ pain treatment more often
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) causes pain when the joints on the side of the jaw are not working correctly. This is especially harmful for older adults who tend to [...]
How exploding head syndrome is connected to obstructive sleep apnea
Yikes! Exploding head syndrome? It doesn’t sound like a condition anyone would want and might terrify our patients, which means it is important for us to be on top [...]
Jaw clenching and teeth grinding are on the rise
With politics and the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to unclench your jaw. Throughout this year, the added stress and pressure we are feeling can lead to further [...]
Obstructive sleep apnea linked to poor COVID-19 outcomes
We are now about nine months into the pandemic. Each day we learn more and more about COVID-19, but it seems to still be evolving. A lot still remains [...]
Patients recovering from COVID-19 face another obstacle: Jaw pain
For patients with COVID-19, there is another issue at hand that occurs during the recovery process: Jaw pain. This added symptom to an already laundry list of what COVID-19 [...]
4 ways to help your patients find stress relief
As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to keep in mind stress and anxiety levels. We always want to help our patients, even if it [...]
3 tips to help your patients prevent jaw pain from wearing a mask
Phone? Check. Keys? Check. Wallet? Check. Mask? Check. Hand Sanitizer? Check. We’ve all grown accustomed to wearing masks these days to protect ourselves from potentially coming into contact with [...]
Cracked teeth: How the pandemic has impacted dental health
Dentists are seeing a variety of oral health problems due to avoiding care during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what is most alarming is that many are experiencing cracked teeth. [...]