Tad Morgan DDS Blog

Sleep apnea is an all-too-common sleep disorder that can cause a person to experience frequent pauses in their breathing while asleep. While the disorder is typically associated with adults, the fact of the matter is that even children can develop it under certain circumstances. Could your own child be struggling with sleep apnea? Here’s a […]

Every person goes through a series of stages each time they sleep, and it’s ideal to get seven to nine hours of slumber every night. However, obstructive sleep apnea can awaken an individual more than a hundred times in a single night, which can significantly affect their overall health and quality of life. Here’s a […]

Have you noticed that you’re more drained in the morning than when you finally drifted off the night before, daytime exhaustion, or mood swings? If so, you might have sleep apnea. People with this disorder experience interruptions in their breathing that keep them from completing all the stages of their sleep cycles necessary to rest […]

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder or TMD is a serious condition that can have a debilitating effect on your daily life. Whether you experience difficulty opening your mouth to chew, jaw popping and clicking, or extreme oral fatigue, these symptoms can intensify over time, making it hard to know what you should and shouldn’t eat. Keep […]

Lip and tongue-ties are often associated with infants, especially during breastfeeding struggles. But did you know these conditions can stick around into adulthood and still cause problems? If you’re dealing with speech issues, jaw pain, or poor sleep, a lip or tongue-tie might be the culprit you didn’t know you’ve been living with. Continue reading […]

Do you have tension in your shoulders, neck, and jaw area? Most people don’t know that bad posture and sitting all day could lead to these issues, but the truth is that these are tell-tale signs of TMJ disorder. This common jaw condition can actually be impacted by bad posture, and vice versa, leading to […]

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is responsible for moving your jaw, is one of the most complex joints in the body. As such, it’s often especially prone to becoming strained or injured, resulting in a TMJ disorder. Your first thought might be to call your primary care doctor about your TMJ-related pain, but in many […]

Like many new parents, you want to learn as much as possible about how to care for your infant. The right diaper to use, the best bottle and even how to track their milestones to make sure they’re “on target” with growth and development.  But, how much do you know about tongue ties and how […]

Menopause. It’s often called “The Change” because not only do hormones shift, but lots of other things happen, too. Hair loss, weight gain, hot flashes and skin changes are just a few things women can look forward to when they hit this cycle of life. However, there’s also a big change that many women don’t […]

Are you missing a tooth or multiple teeth? You’re not alone. Many adults in the United States over the age of 30 are missing at least one tooth, and some are missing all of their teeth.  And while many of those who are missing teeth simply leave the space open, the effects of not replacing […]