Blog: Sleep Apnea and TMJ Treatment

An estimated 10 million Americans suffer from head, jaw, or neck pain associated with jaw disorders. A meaningful portion of these issues, namely "bruxism," is attributable to problems with the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ.

TMJ syndrome is a disorder of the joints that connect the lower jaw to the skull and facilitate jaw movement. TMJ issues often arise when teeth, ...

According to the Cleveland Clinic, Sleep apnea affects up to one-quarter of all men and almost 10 percent of women. However, it can occur in people of all ages, including babies and young children. It may be especially prominent in individuals over age 50 who are also overweight.

Left untreated, sleep apnea is a potentially serious ...