Month: March 2023

Dangers Of Leaving TMJ Disorder Untreated

Our team at Atlas Orofacial Pain & Apnea Group is passionate about providing the care needed to help our patients overcome the discomforts of living with TMJ disorder. Unfortunately, TMJ disorder has many symptoms that mimic other medical conditions, often leaving patients without a proper diagnosis. For example, frequent headaches and facial discomfort are two common symptoms experienced with TMJ disorder. These two symptoms are also common to other conditions, such as sinus issues. When treatment doesn’t work and symptoms continue, it can be heartbreaking. Oftentimes, when patients reach out to our team, they are frustrated with their symptoms, the lack of answers, or the treatment recommendations for the problems they are experiencing.

Tips For Better Sleep

Quality sleep is important to help us function properly in our daily lives. Sleep is essential to your physical and mental health. When you are sleeping, your body and mind are taking that time to reset and recharge for the next day. When quality sleep is lacking or you frequently wake from issues such as sleep apnea, it begins to affect multiple areas of your daily life, from energy to weight loss or weight gain to mood. Poor sleep can also lead to serious health issues related to high blood pressure, increased heart disease, kidney disease, and diabetes. There are simple changes you can make to help improve your quality of sleep. Read on to learn these helpful tips and suggestions.