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 […]

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 […]

Sleep apnea is a common disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep, which can disrupt sleep quality and lead to serious health issues. If you or someone you know suffers from sleep apnea, you may be familiar with traditional treatment options such as […]

Tongue tie is a common condition in infants that can cause discomfort and difficulty with breastfeeding. Tongue tie restricts the movement of the tongue; it is caused by an abnormally tight or thick band of tissue called the frenulum that attaches the tongue to the bottom of the mouth. This can lead to difficulties in […]

Forward neck postures are often thought to be caused by mobile phone use. But did you know your tongue could be the reason for your poor head posture and neck pain?  Basically, it all comes down to the importance of the oral cavity and the craniofacial region to your posture. Your tongue should fill the […]

Sleep apnea is a condition that affects millions of people around the world, and Tyler is just one patient that has to frequently deal with the impacts of the disorder. In this article, we’ll be looking into the latest trends in treating sleep apnea, as well as local treatments that Tyler and others might consider […]