Apr 05 Comments Off

Can TMJ problems make my ears to feel full?

Posted by Chase Edwards

Can TMJ problems make my ears to feel full?

Yes. The TMJ or Temporo -Mandibular-Joint, or TMJ is positioned just in front of the ear and, in fact the back side of the TMJ socket is a thin membrane of bone sharing the front of the inner ear where the delicate bones and structures are located.

Stuffiness of the ear can come from several causes that are TMJ related. Tension in some of the jaw muscles can actually trigger tension in the inner ear muscle, the stapedious muscle. When it happens the eardrum tenses and can give a sense of diminished hearing, or stuffiness. Chronic clenching or grinding of the teeth can trigger these types of spasms.

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Apr 04 Comments Off

How To Camp With Sleep Apnea (CPAP)

Posted by Chase Edwards

Even among compliant users, CPAP can be inconvenient for frequent business travelers, vacations such as cruises, camping, hunting or fishing trips, backpacking, to name a few.

Patients that want to use CPAP for camping or other travels where electricity is unavailable have to carry a power source in addition to the CPAP machine. The inconvenience may cause them to leave it at home and not treat their sleep apnea. This increases the risk of medical complication if CPAP use is infrequent due to travel or choice.

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Apr 04 Comments Off

TMJ Jaw Clicking & Lock Jaw Explanation

Posted by Chase Edwards

TMJ Sleep Solutions in Colorado.

We had patients come in recently who have read and been told when their jaw started to click they should simply limit how wide they open their mouth so that it doesn’t click thinking that is healing for the joint.

That’s not true and wanted to offer a brief explanation why.

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Feb 25 Comments Off

Early Intervention Needed to Treat TMJ Disorder

Posted by Chase Edwards

Early detection and intervention of TMJ Disorder is needed for the best outcomes. Many people that suffer from TMD have been told that their symptoms aren’t worthy of treatment, that treatment will not help or may even cause worse problems. The truth is there are treatments to rehabilitate the temporomandibular joint, address pain and prevent future damage.

TMD, or Temporomandibular Disorder, describes a variety of symptoms that occur when the jaw joint (temporomandibular joint), the muscles of the face and neck, or the cartilage inside the TMJ is damaged.

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Feb 21 Comments Off

Children More Susceptible to TMJ Problems Than Adults

Posted by Chase Edwards

When it comes to problems with TMJ Disorder, it turns out that kids have problems at almost twice the rate of adults.

Nearly 1 of 4 children ages kindergarten to 5^th grade, report TMJ/D symptoms a new study reports in the February 2016 journal of the American Dental Association. This study of children found that girls had about 4% higher incidence of symptoms surveyed than boys.

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Feb 15 Comments Off

Treating TMJ Disorder With Botox

Posted by Chase Edwards

There are instances where Botox can facilitate treatment for TMD. However, in some cases Botox can cover the underlying problem causing pain and hinder rehabilitation. Knowing when to use Botox is the most important question.

Can Botox Help with TMJ Disorder? Yes and No.

TMJ problems, or TMD, involve usually joint symptoms such as clicking, locking, dislocated cartilage, etc.

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Feb 08 Comments Off

Treat Sleep Apnea With CPAP or Oral Appliance?

Posted by Chase Edwards

There is mounting evidence that regardless of the way you decide to treat sleep apnea may not be as important as treating it all night and every night. Some patients are even using both CPAP and an oral appliance in order to get a full night of treatment.

CPAP VS Oral Appliance to treat Sleep Apnea: What’s in it for me? A longer, healthier life!

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Feb 02 Comments Off

TMJ Treatment: What To Expect

Posted by Chase Edwards

TMJ treatment is specific to the individual. However, there are some consistencies with the course of treatment that offer a good idea of the timeframe most patients will experience.

How long does TMJ treatment take?

The length of treatment depends on the condition we’re trying to help you with. Each treatment plan and orthotic are “one of a kind” to a person’s diagnosis and anatomy, however, there are generalizations. Just as orthodontics (braces) have a somewhat predictable course of treatment, so does TMJ/TMD treatment.

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Jan 27 Comments Off

TMJ Not Improving With Night Guard?

Posted by Chase Edwards

Some of our patients come to us and say, “I have a custom night guard but it’s not helping with my TMJ symptoms”. If you are wearing a night guard and your problem is not improving or worsening, it is probably because the appliance is not right for the situation.

I have patients that have had a night guard custom made by their general dentist in order to address morning jaw soreness, sensitive teeth, or excessive wear on their teeth. I am sometimes asked if I can use their existing night guard in my treatment of their TMD or TMJ problem. Unfortunately the answer is usually not.

Here’s why.

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Dec 23 Comments Off

Treat Sleep Apnea for Better Health

Posted by Chase Edwards

The interconnected relationship between Sleep Apnea, heart disease, stroke and gum disease is being cited more and more often. Treatment for Sleep Apnea and regular care of your teeth, mouth and gums are critical for overall health.

Scientific evidence and increasing peer-reviewed literature are piecing together the common links between periodontal disease (bleeding gums) and diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Bacteria found in gum disease are also routinely found in the plaques that narrow our arteries and thrombi – the clots causing strokes. The inflammation triggered by gum disease found throughout the body is one of the critical factors that start a cascade of conditions that can lead to these problems.

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