Isn’t technology amazing? In many of our lifetimes, we have seen the birth of the internet, smartphones, robots that can vacuum our floors, and even smart devices that respond to our voices and answer questions, play music, and place shopping orders for us. One such smart device is Amazon’s Alexa. […]
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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 epidemic, health experts have urged us to practice social distancing, increase hand washing, and to wear masks. But for some people with temporomandibular joint dysfunction, wearing a mask can be uncomfortable or downright painful. Unfortunately, while not wearing a mask is not recommended or […]
If you have sleep apnea and are obese or overweight, you may have already been told that losing weight is a key factor in potentially reducing the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. Obesity and overweight, combined with sleep apnea can cause a host of other ailments, including diabetes, heart disease, […]
When you suffer from temporomandibular joint dysfunction, finding relief is a high priority. The pain from temporomandibular joint dysfunction (also known as TMJ dysfunction) can often be debilitating, causing jaw stiffness, the inability to open and close, neck and back pain, tinnitus (ringing ears), and even migraine headaches. As a […]
There is a new trend circulating on social media sites called the “veneer check” trend and it’s causing a lot of confusion among social media viewers. It started when people started showing off their filed-down teeth pre-crown in viral videos on the platform TikTok. In the videos, usually created by […]
There are many conditions associated with sleep apnea, including depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s disease. But there are also many lesser-known conditions that not only can be related to sleep apnea but can help diagnose it, too. One such condition is one called floppy eyelid syndrome. While […]