Do you have recurring eye pain? It may not be due to changes in your eyesight or issues with your eyeball. Instead, it might be caused by an underlying TMJ disorder. Your temporomandibular joints are located just by your ear on both sides of your face. If the joints don’t function correctly, it can cause facial pain, ringing in the ears, and orbital discomfort. Not to mention, you may have difficulty opening or closing your mouth. Here is how to determine if you need to see a dentist or an eye doctor.

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Are you tired of waking up with your face in a wet spot on your pillow? If you’re embarrassed by drooling, the cause might surprise you. Believe it or not, there’s a link between sleep apnea and drooling. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition that causes frequent pauses in breathing while sleeping. Mouth breathing is a common sign of the sleep disorder, which is known to cause drooling. Here’s how you can breathe better and stop saliva from spilling out your mouth at night.

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