sleep | Denver Restorative Dentistry https://www.denverrestorativedentistry.com Mon, 20 Mar 2017 19:52:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 TMJ Disorder: The Facts https://www.denverrestorativedentistry.com/tmj-disorder-the-facts/ Mon, 20 Mar 2017 19:52:44 +0000 https://www.denverrestorativedentistry.com/?p=347 You probably know that headaches can be extremely annoying and fairly painful. Still, would you be surprised to learn that a headache can actually be caused by different dental problems? In fact, there are several reasons you could be getting these headaches. Similarly, there are a few things you can do if you’re suffering from [...]

The post TMJ Disorder: The Facts first appeared on Denver Restorative Dentistry.]]> You probably know that headaches can be extremely annoying and fairly painful. Still, would you be surprised to learn that a headache can actually be caused by different dental problems? In fact, there are several reasons you could be getting these headaches. Similarly, there are a few things you can do if you’re suffering from a stiff jaw.

If you wake up with frequent head pains, you may be grinding your teeth. However, people typically grind their teeth when they are asleep—which can make grinding your teeth difficult to recognize. If you have been told that you make noises when you’re sleeping, you might be grinding your pearly whites. This can actually lead to several different dental issues, such as fractured, chipped, or cracked teeth or even tooth loss.

TMJ disorder is another problem that might lead to a sore jaw. Sadly, if you have TMJ disorder, you may struggle to move your jaw. Even opening and closing your mouth can be difficult if you have TMJ disorder. This happens because your TMJ is actually the joint that attaches your jaw to your skull. Unfortunately, if you do have TMJ disorder, you could unintentionally start grinding your teeth.

A sore or a stiff TMJ may also be caused by anxious feelings. As you may know, some people clench their teeth if they’re nervous or afraid. Unfortunately, this can put extreme pressure on your TMJ. Luckily, there are a few solutions you can consider if you do clench your pearly whites. Please contact us or your doctor if you’re interested in hearing more about coping with these problems.

Would you like to hear more about how you can prevent a sore jaw or headaches in Broomfield, Colorado? If so, please give Denver Restorative Dentistry a call at 303-586-1019. Our dentists, Dr. Goggins and Dr. Esguerra, will gladly answer any questions you could have and help you keep your pearly whites healthy and strong. We’re eager to meet with you!

The post TMJ Disorder: The Facts first appeared on Denver Restorative Dentistry.]]> Have You Been Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea? https://www.denverrestorativedentistry.com/have-you-been-diagnosed-with-sleep-apnea/ Fri, 24 Feb 2017 22:11:28 +0000 https://www.denverrestorativedentistry.com/?p=322 Did you know that sleep apnea often causes snoring, but conversely, snoring does not always indicate sleep apnea? Due to its difficulty being diagnosed as we often fail to consciously wake up when it affects us, sleep apnea can go untreated for years. Getting checked for sleep apnea is important though because it can cause [...]

The post Have You Been Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea? first appeared on Denver Restorative Dentistry.]]> Did you know that sleep apnea often causes snoring, but conversely, snoring does not always indicate sleep apnea? Due to its difficulty being diagnosed as we often fail to consciously wake up when it affects us, sleep apnea can go untreated for years. Getting checked for sleep apnea is important though because it can cause a variety of health issues including irregular heartbeats, stroke, and even heart attacks.

Have you been diagnosed with sleep apnea? If so, here are some treatment methods:

– Your sleeping traditions could be a contributing factor to your sleep apnea. The direction in which you sleep and how much you toss and turn at nights could affect, cause, or contribute to the sleep disorder.

– If you have sleep apnea, there are services that can open your airway, including a CPAP, also called a continuous positive air pressure device, which can open airways through your nasal passages.

– There are oral health care treatments for sleep apnea that can keep your airway open as you sleep.

– There are surgical treatments which can be used to prevent sleep apnea from occurring.

There are two types of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, which is produced by a blockage in the airway, and central sleep apnea, which is caused by failed signals from your brain to your breathing muscles. If you are in need of a treatment for sleep apnea, our Denver Restorative Dentistry team in Broomfield, Colorado can help. 

To schedule a visit with our prosthodontists, Dr. Goggins or Dr. Esguerra, please call 303-586-1019 today to schedule a consultation. We are pleased to provide dental sleep therapy to help you get the sleep you deserve!

 

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