Chase Edwards https://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com Providing Long Lasting Solutions Mon, 24 Jul 2017 21:44:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/android-chrome-192x192-1-130x130.png Chase Edwards https://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com 32 32 Waking the Dead (and grumpy): Teenagers and Sleep https://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/waking-the-dead-and-grumpy-teenagers-and-sleep/ Tue, 18 Apr 2017 16:45:02 +0000 http://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/?p=1221 Why is it that getting our teenagers up and going is sometimes such a battle? We nag them to get up, they want to sleep longer We’re in a hurry- they can’t seem to get out of bed They stay up too late… Actually, it’s not totally their fault.  As kids enter teenage years their […]

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]]> Why is High Blood Pressure a symptom and side effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea? https://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/why-is-high-blood-pressure-a-symptom-and-side-effect-of-obstructive-sleep-apnea/ Wed, 05 Apr 2017 17:02:25 +0000 http://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/?p=1211 Every time you have an apnea (a total block of air for 10 seconds) or hypopnea (partial breathing block) the “fight or flight” reflex is triggered. With each event, the heart rate and blood pressure increase.  It’s the same feeling you get when you’re scared suddenly; a little sweating, hard to catch your breath, and […]

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]]> A Good Night’s Sleep https://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/a-good-nights-sleep/ Mon, 03 Apr 2017 19:25:05 +0000 http://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/?p=1206 Walking through the airport I saw a cover of Consumer Reports regarding how to sleep better. It reviewed all types of mattresses, pillows, sleep positions, etc. suggesting that this is the primary cause of poor sleep. Not most likely. While discomfort in your neck, back, or hips can disturb your sleep, the PRIMARY cause of […]

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]]> Sleep Disorder Categories and AHI https://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/sleep-disorder-categories-and-ahi/ Tue, 28 Mar 2017 21:21:05 +0000 http://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/?p=1198 There are 7 categories sleep disorders as outlined by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. One of those categories involves all the Sleep Breathing Disorders that Dentists treat under the prescription of a Physician. Sleep Apnea and UARS (Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome – considered a variant or pre-cursor to sleep apnea) are what we will […]

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]]> Smoking and Pain: The Untold Relationship https://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/smoking-and-pain-the-untold-relationship/ Tue, 10 Jan 2017 20:40:04 +0000 http://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/?p=1155 As a Diplomat in the American Academy of Integrative Pain Management, I receive their Pain Practitioner Journal. An article in the December 2016 publication discussed the growing relationship between back pain (orthopedic/joint problems) and smoking. Smoking is referenced to be the root cause of many musculoskeletal disorders because of its relationship to bone damage, the […]

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]]> Nighttime Grinding and Clenching Your Teeth https://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/nighttime-grinding-and-clenching-your-teeth/ Tue, 11 Oct 2016 17:40:59 +0000 http://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/?p=1077 Do you know if you grind or clench your teeth while you sleep? Here are some ways to tell. I’m just stressed, I’m just an uptight person, I don’t sleep well, etc. Common “explanations” by those who use dental nightguards (and their dentists) for their clenching and grinding. It’s being shown that there IS probably […]

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]]> What To Look For In A TMJ Doctor https://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/what-to-look-for-in-a-tmj-doctor/ Sun, 02 Oct 2016 12:00:04 +0000 http://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/?p=1060 Technology is a Double Edged Sword Technology is becoming more sophisticated and relied upon everywhere. Some think it is being relied on too much in medicine to the detriment of patient’s care. Other articles propose that a more “robotic” medical world might allow better decisions in health care because it removes human error. I would opt […]

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]]> The TMD Screening Questionnaire – Answer These 9 Questions https://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/the-tmd-screening-questionnaire-answer-these-9-questions/ Sat, 01 Oct 2016 07:00:38 +0000 http://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/?p=971 Specific guidelines on screening for TMDs were provided in an article in the Journal of the American Dental Association. This group of screening questions and the methods of the screening examination are appropriate and have proven to be effective since 1990. Answer these 9 questions of the TMD Screening Questionnaire and find out if you should […]

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]]> Are Otologic (Ear) Symptoms Caused By TMD? https://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/are-otologic-ear-symptoms-caused-by-tmd/ Fri, 30 Sep 2016 16:40:59 +0000 http://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/?p=1053 In a research study this month, ear symptoms predicted TMJ/TMD problems almost better than having jaw pain. Ear symptoms are more predictive of a TMD (Temporo Mandibular Disorder) than an ear problem in this study. 100 random patients reporting to a medical clinic for these symptoms in descending order were examined for TMD; Ear pain […]

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]]> Are Oral Appliances As Effective As Nasal CPAP? https://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/are-oral-cpap-appliances-as-effective-as-nasal-cpap/ Mon, 12 Sep 2016 22:03:04 +0000 http://www.tmjsleepsolutions.com/?p=1044 Are Oral Appliances as effective as Nasal CPAP in controlling positional Sleep Apnea? A study is cited in the current Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine showing equal benefits for positional sleep apnea (apnea that is worse in when sleeping on your back vs sleeping on your side). Research is exploding regarding the efficacy of oral […]

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