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 [...]
Brighten Your New Year with Teeth Whitening
Seeing your discolored teeth in the mirror can just drag you down. Not only can they make you look old, but discolored teeth can also make you feel old. Right there in front of [...]
Waiting on CPAP? Consider Oral Appliance Therapy
CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) can be a highly effective treatment for sleep apnea. However, it’s not for everyone. Right now, even the people who adapt well to CPAP are having [...]
Introducing Myoaligner
At the Center for TMJ & Sleep Apnea in Lee’s Summit, we are constantly innovating and introducing new treatments to help our patients achieve the results they are looking for in the best possible [...]