Archive for the ‘ TMJ Disorder ’ Category
Solutions for Pandemic-Related Stress Teeth Grinding
It’s no surprise that the pandemic has brought on a tremendous amount of stress. Dentists have reported tooth-grinding and jaw-clenching are on the rise due to the scary and uncertain circumstances from the COVID-19 pandemic. Grinding and clenching (“bruxism”) can create cracked teeth, destroy crowns or fillings; migraines and other headaches; and pain in the […]
Diet & Lifestyle Habits that Affect Oral Health
You might be surprised to learn that your diet and lifestyle can greatly affect your oral health. Regular oral habits, such as brushing, flossing and regular visits to the dentist contribute to your overall health, but what else affects your oral health? Your overall health can have a substantial effect on the health of your […]
Combined CPAP and Oral Appliance Therapy
As with most medical or dental health concerns, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for treating sleep apnea. Patients who have tried CPAP and oral appliance therapy individually without success may benefit most from a combined solution. Dr. Greenbaum works alongside a patient’s sleep doctor to develop a treatment plan to best fit each patient’s needs […]
Holistic Sleep Treatments to Aid Sleep & Dental Health
Holistic sleep treatments can aid in a patient’s overall mental, physical and dental health. While different patients have various dental concerns, such as TMJ and Sleep Apnea, adding holistic treatments with dental treatment can aid in more positive results. For these patients, typically a night mouth guard or sleep apnea device is added to their […]
TMJ Treatment
TMJ Treatment Options Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ disorder, can cause chronic headaches, intense facial pain, earaches, a stiff neck, soreness in the jaw, and more. TMJ disorders develop for many reasons. Whatever the cause, the results may include a misaligned bite, pain, clicking, or grating noise when you open your mouth, or trouble opening […]
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