There are many different types of headaches, and their causes and symptoms can vary. Although most are short-lived and rarely a cause for concern, being able to recognize which kind of headache a person is experiencing can inform them and their doctor how best to manage it. For more information visit https://dallastmjdr.com/headaches-and-migraines  The post Primary headache disorders appeared first on Texas TMJ Sleep & Facial Pain ..read more

People living with migraine are between 2 and 8 times more likely to experience sleep disorders, compared with the general public. Those living with chronic migraine—which includes experiencing headache 15 or more days per month—report having almost twice the rates of insomnia as those with less frequent headaches. These higher-than-normal rates are due to migraine comorbidities and some migraine lifestyle factors that make good sleep harder to achieve.  Sleep loss and oversleeping are common headache triggers. Regular, adequate sleep leads to fewer headaches. Common sleep disorders inc ..read more

Many people have heard of a procedure called “dry needling” but are not familiar with trigger point injections, which are used to treat what most people believe is “TMJ,” when the pain is actually caused by muscles. Trigger point injections and dry needling are the same procedure with one major difference. Trigger point injections involve the use of 1% plain lidocaine to numb the area being treated, which makes the procedure more comfortable whereas nothing is injected with dry needling. The use of lidocaine provides immediate feedback that the diagnosis is truly muscular in origin. If the tr ..read more

Welcome to the Blog of Texas TMJ Sleep & Facial Pain Whether you are an existing patient or searching for an experienced, specialized dentist in the Southlake, TX area, we’re excited you are here. With the industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date with all of the new and exciting things taking place in our practice. As we move forward with our blog, we hope to promote dental awareness as a vital part of your healthy lifestyle. Here you will find a variety of articles and topics including dental news, advancements in the field’s technolo ..read more

What is TMJ/TMD? People who grind their teeth can sometimes develop a serious problem with their jaw, which left untreated, can adversely affect the teeth, gums and bone structures of the mouth.One of the most common jaw disorders is related to a problem with the temporomandibular joint, the joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull, and allows your upper and lower jaw to open and close and facilitates chewing and speaking.People with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) often have a clicking or popping sound when opening and closing their mouths. Such disorders are often accompanied ..read more

Orofacial Pain is a dental discipline concerned with the prevention, care and management of disorders that arise from craniocervical (head neck region) and musculoskeletal structures that includes the temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD/TMJ), myofascial pain, trigeminal and other cranial neuropathic pains and neurovascular disorders including primary headaches such as migraine, tension-type and cluster headaches. Orofacial pain also includes treatment for sleep apnea, which can be caused by a partial or full blockage of airflow to the brain. We encourage you to contact our practice “Texas T ..read more

Jaw clicking                You may have noticed that when you are eating or when you yawn, your jaw clicks. The good news is that most of the time, there is really absolutely nothing at all to worry about. Jaw clicking is quite common and it may only occur sometimes or if when your jaw is really wide open. jaw clicking can only be on one side and sometimes on both sides. It usually isn’t painful but the noise of the click can be worrying. There are however instances when the jaw clicking together with other signs (such as locking, pain etc) can be ..read more

What is an Oral Appliance? It is a device worn in the mouth that helps improve sleep quality by controlling sleep apnea and snoring. An oral appliance is held in place by the teeth. Many different types of oral appliances are available, but the most widely used and thoroughly researched is the Mandibular (Jaw) Repositioning Appliance, or MRA – sometimes called a Mandibular Advancing Device (or MAD). How does an Oral Appliance work? The MRA gently positions the lower jaw and tongue slightly forward. This opens space in the back of the throat and reduces tissue obstruction, helping keep the pa ..read more