Sleep Apnea & TMJ

Do I suffer from Sleep Apnea?

Do you sleep well through the night? Or do you wake up at intervals gasping for air or snore loudly? If you answered yes to either of the questions, then chances are you might be suffering from sleep apnea and you are not even aware of it. As a condition, sleep apnea blocks your airways and interrupts your breathing while you sleep during the night. This, in turn, prevents you from getting the desired oxygen and rest that you need for a peaceful sleep. Thus, you end up waking up restless and irritated the next morning.

What are the common symptoms of Sleep Apnea?

Generally, sleep apnea is common among people who have a history of sleeping disorders in their families. Additionally, men aged 65 or above are at the highest risk of developing sleep apnea. However, anyone can contract sleep apnea. Some of the common signs of sleep apnea are as follows:

Loss of memory
Difficulty in focusing and learning
Frequent mood swings
Experiencing dry throat and headaches
More prone to accidents
Feeling sleepy during the day

Sleep apnea treatment in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

In case you or someone close to you have more than one of the above-listed symptoms, it is better to opt for sleep apnea in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. You can benefit from our sleep apnea treatment at Choice Family Dentistry. Our dentists will help you by designing a specific treatment plan to improve your ability to sleep soundly so that you wake up energized.

TMJ

Do you experience frequent headaches, jaw stress, and pain in your shoulders and neck? Are you clueless why you have all these symptoms in the first place? Many people suffering from temporomandibular disorder, or TMJ, have difficulty in pinpointing their symptoms’ cause. One major cause of TMJ is a misaligned jaw, as it puts pressure on the adjoining muscles. This, in turn, leads to pain. Some common symptoms of TMJ disorder include migraines, tooth sensitivity, pain in the ears and facial muscles, limited jaw movement, popping sounds while moving your jaw, etc.

What are the causes of TMJ?

There are several causes that can lead to TMJ; some of them are listed below:

Overcrowded teeth
Missing teeth and gaps between teeth
Tooth erosion
Misaligned teeth and jaw
Teeth grinding and clenching
Arthritis
Improper biting pattern

TMJ treatment in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

We, at Choice Family Dentistry, follow a step-by-step process for TMJ treatment. After the correct diagnosis of TMJ, our dentists prepare a customized dental appliance to aid you in adjusting your bite and improving your overall TMJ condition. You need to wear your dental appliance as per your dentist’s instructions, as it helps in improving your biting patterns and prevents straining your jaw muscles.

We believe that everyone has different treatment needs, and, thus, we offer customized treatment plans based on our patients’ specific requirements. To know more about the exact cause of your TMJ, you can book an appointment for a checkup with our dentists today!

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