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TMJ Arthroscopy 101: Your Guide to the TMJ Arthroscopy Procedure

TMJ arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat problems in the temporomandibular joint. It involves inserting a small camera through a tiny incision near your ear, allowing the surgeon to see inside the joint...

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What Are Myobraces & How Do They Work?

A Myobrace is a preventive, pre-orthodontic appliance designed to address the underlying causes of crooked teeth and jaw misalignment rather than simply moving teeth into position. Targets the root causes of bite and jaw alignment issues Focuses on...

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Sleep Apnea Treatment Cary, NC

If you suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Cary/Raleigh, NC area we can help. Sleep apnea is a blockage of the airway during sleep that interrupts breathing. Many patients are unaware they even have sleep apnea until someone else tells them...

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What is Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a condition where the patient suffers from breathing during sleep. As a result, the patient wakes up frequently to start breathing again. This stops the patient from getting sufficient sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea, which is one of...

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What Causes TMJ To Flare Up?

TL;DR TMJ flare-ups can be painful and disruptive, often caused by stress, poor posture, or diet. Identifying triggers and managing symptoms early is key. TMJ symptoms vary but often include jaw pain, headaches, and ear discomfort. Common triggers:...

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How to Sleep with TMJ

If jaw pain or teeth grinding is keeping you awake at night, you may be experiencing a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. The TMJ is the hinge that connects your jaw to your skull, and when it’s under stress, it can cause stiffness, headaches,...

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How to Relieve That Pain in Your Jaw?

Aside from a toothache or a migraine, there might be no more annoying, nagging pain than jaw pain. It makes everything hurt: you can’t eat, you can’t chew, you can’t talk, you can’t even sleep. So when you’re afflicted with jaw pain, how can you get...

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What Is The Best Treatment for TMJ Pain?

There is no single best treatment for TMJ pain. TMJ pain can be caused by a number of different factors. There are, however, some TMJ treatments that are much more common than others (because they usually work right the first time). Often, TMJ pain...