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Can Sleep Apnea Trigger Morning Headaches?

One of the worst ways to start your day is to wake up with a morning headache. A headache is caused by many factors such as stress, consumption of alcohol, lack of sleep and many other unhealthy habits. However, in recent times health experts and...

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Why Does My Jaw Hurt by My Ear?

Are you experiencing simultaneous pain in your jaw and ear, on one side or both sides? There could be a multitude of reasons behind the pain. The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is usually the source of pain when it comes to the jaw and ear. That...

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The Dangers of Untreated Sleep Apnea

The National Sleep Foundation estimates that roughly 18 million adults in the United States, which is 6% of our population, are affected by sleep apnea. It's an incredibly serious medical issue and can have damaging repercussions if not taken care...

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An Overview of 3 TMJ Tests You Can Do at Home

If you experience pain or stiffness in your jaw, you might be dealing with TMJ. The good news is, there are some great TMJ tests you can do at home. If you’ve ever felt a nagging pain in your jaw, you could be dealing with a temporomandibular joint...

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Sleep Apnea: Five Possible Warning Signs

If your breathing is disturbed while you're sleeping, you could have a serious sleep problem called sleep apnea. If you snore loudly or feel exhausted, you may have sleep apnea. Here are five signs that you may have sleep apnea: Your snoring can be...

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What Is Sleep Apnea and How Can It Be Cured?

Obstructive Sleep Apnea happens when your breathing is interrupted during slumber. It gets arrested and resumes again repeatedly during sleep. Sleep apnea in Cary is caused by airway blockage that occurs when the throat's soft tissue collapses...

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Is TMJ a Medical or Dental Problem?

Is TMJ medical or dental? The truth is: it's both. TMJ is a complex problem that can have a lot of different root causes and can be part of the medical realm or the dental realm. The ideal situation is when both doctors are working in tandem, giving...

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Understanding the Relationship Between TMJ and Tinnitus

Many people don't realize there's a connection between TMJ and tinnitus. If you've experienced ringing in the ears or ear pain along with jaw discomfort, the two might be linked. Let's dive into how these conditions are related and what you can do...

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5 Ways To Treat Sleep Apnea

Several people are diagnosed with sleep apnea which is a sleep disorder in which the breathing becomes haphazard. They do not get enough oxygen and wake up gasping for breath. People who suffer from this ailment snore while they hit the sheets and...