Understand the Heart Risks Linked to Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a dangerous health condition that puts your life and health at risk. Among the most serious of these risks is cardiovascular dangers ranging from high [...]
The Link Between Tongue Tie and Cavities
Often, people think that tongue tie is mostly an issue for breastfeeding babies. However, as we’ve discussed before, tongue tie can affect you in many ways throughout your life. Even as an older adult, [...]
Giant Cell Arteritis vs. TMJ: What Are the Symptoms, and When to Talk to Your Doctor
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a vascular condition with many symptoms in common with temporomandibular joint disorders (called TMJ or TMD). While TMJ can have serious complications, those of GCA can [...]
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Link to Atrial Fibrillation Strengthens with New Research
We know that sleep apnea significantly increases major heart risks such as stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and even cardiovascular death. However, it’s not always clear why. High [...]
TMJ Exercises: Why, How, and When to Do Them
You might not need professional care if you suffer from the symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder (called either TMJ or TMD). In fact, most cases of TMJ resolve on their own without [...]
It’s Never Too Late to Get Tongue Tie Release
At the Center for TMJ & Sleep Apnea in Lee’s Summit, we often educate parents about the benefits of getting a frenectomy (tongue tie release) for their children. However, it’s not just [...]
Understanding Holistic Orthodontic Options for Children
Are you in Lee’s Summit and concerned about the development of your child’s teeth, jaws, and airway? Are they already showing signs of crowding, crooked teeth, jaw problems, or difficulty breathing? If so, then [...]
TMJ Treatment Options in Lee’s Summit
Temporomandibular joint disorders (called TMJ or TMD) are very diverse. There are at least three recognized types of TMJ (myofascial pain disorder, MPD; disc displacement (DD), and degenerative joint disorder, DJD). People [...]
Traveling with an Oral Appliance Is Easy
If you are looking forward to getting out and traveling this summer, now is the time to be planning your trips. For those with sleep apnea, that means planning how to [...]
