Cuddly Cues: Does Sleeping with My Pet Impact Sleep Apnea?

April 7, 2025

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 […]

Careful While Chewing: Which Foods to Eat & Avoid When Dealing with TMJ

March 25, 2025

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 […]

Still Tied Down? What to Know About Adult Lip & Tongue-Ties

March 7, 2025

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 […]

Why Bad Posture Could be Causing Your Jaw Pain

February 19, 2025

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 […]

Why You Should See a Dentist for TMJ Disorder

February 16, 2025

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 Awareness and Management Strategies for Bullard Families

January 10, 2025

Sleep apnea is a common disorder that affects approximately two percent of adults. It is characterized by pauses in breathing in the night, often accompanied by loud snoring. In the case of children, sleep apnea is even more common, affecting about 10 percent of children aged 6-10 years old. When left untreated, sleep apnea can […]

The Dangers of Facial Collapse

As people age, the need to have teeth removed may increase. Whether it’s normal wear and tear that has worn your teeth down, or something worse like cavities or tooth decay, having teeth removed can resolve dental problems. But if not properly treated, the removal of teeth can cause a whole host of other problems, […]

Can Adults Benefit from Myofunctional therapy?

You may have heard of myofunctional therapy as treatment for children, but did you know that many adults benefit from this therapy as well? Many adults choose to undergo myofunctional therapy to correct problems that they’ve had since birth but never had addressed.  What Is Oral Myofunctional Therapy?   First, let’s talk about what oral myofunctional […]

Vaping: Do You Know The Spooky Truth?

Have you ever tried to quit smoking? For many smokers, it’s easier said than done. For some people, using nicotine patches or lozenges, going “cold turkey,” or even finding therapeutic treatments like hypnotism may be effective. But for those who don’t find success with those methods, quitting smoking can feel like an impossible feat. Failure […]

Unlocking the Benefits: Myofunctional Therapy Explained

Myofunctional therapy is a specialized treatment approach that focuses on improving the function and strength of the muscles in the face, tongue and mouth. This therapy has gained increasing popularity in recent years for its ability to address various oral and facial concerns, leading to improved overall health and well-being. In this blog, we will […]