TMJ & Sleep Apnea

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  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea

    At times, the airway may become completely blocked, which stops the passage of any air into your lungs. This is called apnea.

  • Bruxism

    One of the most frequent problems related to your bite is the involuntary side-to-side grinding of your teeth, called bruxism.

 

  • Treatments for Bruxism

    Bruxism is the involuntary side-to-side grinding of your teeth. It is typically done during sleep and is often associated with temporomandibular joint dysfunction

  • Temporomandibular Joint

    The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the most complicated joint in the body.

  • TMJ Normal

    In a healthy joint, the head of the lower jaw bone moves smoothly up and down the joint, and the disc comfortably cushions the movement.

  • TMJ Clicking

    Clicking is caused when pressure from the lower jaw bone squeezes the disc and causes it to bulge.

  • TMJ Locking

    Locking is caused when pressure from the lower jaw bone squeezes the disc and causes it to bulge.