You may think that snoring or sleep apnea should not be at the top of your treatment list. However, it is important to make the treatment of your sleep apnea a top priority. Why? Let’s take a look at 5 negative effects that sleep apnea can have on your oral and overall health when treatment […]
If you are experiencing an extremely painful headache, it might be a migraine. However, while migraines might be annoying and difficult to deal with, they don’t typically cause any serious complications. With a new study, migraines were determined to be an early sign of arthritis in the jaw. What is the Connection? Temporomandibular joint disorder […]
In addition to sleep apnea treatments it is also important to make lifestyle changes. Through these changes, you can improve your sleep and eliminate your symptoms of sleep apnea—it’s a win/win for your health and your sleep! Here are three lifestyle changes you should start making immediately. Quit Smoking. We have all been told that […]
It has also been shown that those who suffer from sleep disorders might also be suffering from a problem directly related to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD). A disorder in the TMJ can cause pain and discomfort in other parts of the body and symptoms, such as sleep apnea, teeth grinding and tension headaches or […]
If you chew gum and suffer from headaches or jaw pain, you might want to think twice before you pick up that new pack of gum. A person suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) might find it painful to chew gum while others will gladly chew it on a daily basis. In a study of […]
We all know sleep is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, sleep conditions, such as sleep apnea, can hinder a person’s ability to sleep and their quality of sleep. When this occurs, other severe health conditions can arise. We’ve discussed a few before, but let’s take a look at some other conditions: High Blood […]
It’s important to note that sleep matters because if you don’t get enough, it can cause weight gain. Due to the production of excessive amounts of Ghrelin (an appetite-stimulating hormone) and insufficient amounts of Leptin (an appetite-suppressing hormone), we find ourselves gaining more weight than ever before. Let’s take a look at sleeping well and […]
With the summer season almost over, are you missing out on eating your favorite juicy steak or burger? If so, that’s no fun at all! Summer is about grilling and enjoying your favorite foods on the grill, but if you can’t eat burgers, steak, corn on the cob, or other foods due to jaw pain, […]
If you are suffering from snoring or sleep apnea in Warrenton, VA, what do you often do first? You might contact your physician or an ENT specialist. While this might seem like the best line of defense, you’re actually skipping a key person: Your dentist. Because your dentist provides care for you at least twice […]
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD) are commonly associated with pain in the jaw. And, while jaw pain is one of the main symptoms of TMD, it is also important to understand there is other pain associated with this condition. Dr. Bonnie Foster, our Warrenton, VA dentist, is available to work with you to find the […]