“I’ve got TMJ.” • “We all have TMJ. Let’s talk about Bruxism and Occlusal Guards.”
Bruxism (BRUK-siz-um) is a condition in which you grind, gnash or clench your teeth. -Excerpt from the Mayo Clinic website, www.mayoclinic.org Do you wake up in the mornings with dull headaches? Do you consistently have pain in your jaw? Have you ever noticed yourself clenching your teeth when you’re concentrating or stressed? Do […]
Sleep Apnea: Can An Oral Device Aid In Treatment?
Last week I was golfing in my women’s league and I had the pleasure of meeting a couple of wonderful new ladies. I was stylishly sporting my Pike Lake Dental jacket (Thanks, Dr. Matt! ☺) and one of the ladies said, “Oh, hey – Pike Lake Dental! You guys make oral appliances for sleep apnea! […]