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The Deeper Connection Between Migraines, Sleep Apnea, and TMD
Author: Mayoor Patel, DDS, MS A previous study published in Medscape that I found interesting looked at the connection between migraines and sleep apnea. This study suggests that patients with migraines, especially chronic, are at an increased risk for sleep...
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Jaw Pain and Sleep
Author: Dr. Mayoor Patel, DDS, MS If a patient is suffering from jaw pain, how do they get comfortable and sleep at night? This is often a common question from patients who are struggling to get that good night’s rest every night. Getting a good night’s rest is...
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Help Patients Understand Their Risk for TMD
Author: Dr. Mayoor Patel, DDS, MS If you’ve ever woken up with a sore jaw or constant headaches, you know just how uncomfortable it can be. These problems, as well as tense muscles, are often the result of bruxism, or teeth grinding. Therefore, it is important for...
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Medical Insurance Reimbursement for Pediatric Functional Appliances
Author: Rose Nierman Does medical insurance reimburse for oral appliances for obstructive sleep apnea or other airway issues in children? Medical insurers are beginning to consider oral appliances or functional orthopedic appliances medically necessary pediatric...
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Breaking Down Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnea Treatment
Author: Dr. Mayoor Patel, DDS, MS The most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. However, for some patients the CPAP machine or mask might be uncomfortable, or it just might not work....
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The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Other Health Conditions
Author: Dr. Mayoor Patel, DDS, MS Untreated sleep apnea is dangerous and when it goes untreated, it can lead to a variety of health complications. From an increased risk of cardiovascular disease to diabetes, health complications associated with sleep apnea should...
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The Importance of TMD for the DSM Practice
Author: Rose Nierman, Nierman Practice Management CEO “Once you see it, you can’t unsee it”, was a common and powerful assertion at a recent seminar on TMD for the Dental Sleep Medicine practitioner. Classic oral signs such as abfractions, tongue scalloping, facial...
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Dental Problems that May Affect Sleep
People often think that dental problems do not have any impact on their sleep. The truth is that there are quite a few dental problems which can directly interfere with your sleep. And if they are you should be seeing one of the nicest family dentist to help get it...
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The Power of CE for DSM, TMD & CrossCoding from Dental to Medical
There are around 60 dentists...
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Adherence Matters With Sleep Apnea and Hospital Readmission
Author: Mayoor Patel, DDS, MS Minimizing hospital readmission is a top priority, but we might not always be successful in achieving this goal. In a new study, researchers looked at obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. It suggests that non-adherence to treatment of...
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