If you’ve noticed painful sensations coming from the place where your upper and lower jaw intersect, then you may be suffering from TMJ (temporomandibular) disorder. This condition can also cause clicking, popping and locking when you’re speaking, eating or moving your jaw through its normal planes of motion. Thankfully, as you continue reading, your local dentist weighs in with 5 at-home exercises that you can do for TMJ treatment.

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Suffering from sleep apnea robs you of the ability to function normally and effectively, so it may be tempting to try out many different alternatives in an effort to rest better. Your local dental sleep specialist warns that there are certain methods of treatment that should be avoided. As you read on, you’ll learn what they are and why they shouldn’t be used with sleep apnea therapy.

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