Crystal Clear Dental Spa TMJ and Sleep Wellness

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by regular lapses in breathing as you sleep. Though common (it’s estimated that more than 30 million Americans have been diagnosed with it) and treatable, failure to seek treatment can lead to some potentially very serious problems. Considering that millions of Americans are likely living with undiagnosed sleep […]

Often, when younger patients are told they have sleep apnea, their thoughts sometimes drift to the image of elderly person tethered to a CPAP machine every night. However, sleep apnea can occur at any age, including in your twenties. The good news is there are alternatives to using a CPAP to maintain an open airway […]

The TMJ, or temporomandibular joint, is both important and problematic. Essentially, it’s the joint that connects the skull to the jaw and helps with everything from chewing, yawning and speaking. However, it’s also a problematic joint, as up to 10 million Americans are estimated to have some degree of TMJ disorder, which can cause pain […]

Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the sliding hinge that connects your mandible (lower jaw) to your skull (temporal bone). The TMJ is part of a complex system consisting of teeth, muscle tissues, and tendons that allow for multiple functions, including swallowing, chewing, breathing, sucking, opening the mouth, facial expressions, among others. Dysfunction of the TMJ […]

Having a good night’s sleep and waking well rested the next day is essential. However, several factors, including medical conditions, can interrupt your regular sleeping pattern resulting in inadequate rest. Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders that significantly affects your quality of sleep leading to daytime fatigue. According to the American […]

When you think about sleep apnea, you might picture an older adult hooked up to a CPAP machine since that’s the imagery presented in a lot of commercials. But the truth is, depending on diet or exercise habits, young people are susceptible to sleep apnea as well. Thus, it’s important to understand the symptoms of […]

Sleep apnea can do more than just cause issues with your body; it can also have a severe impact on your mental health. Anxiety disorders have been found to be more common among people with sleep apnea, especially those who experience frequent awakenings due to the condition. But can treating sleep apnea help with treating […]

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJs) are quite common, with nearly a third of all adults experiencing them at some point. While some cases resolve without professional treatment, you should seek professional treatment if your symptoms are persistent or recurring. Putting off TMJ treatment might save you time and money in the near term, but it won’t save […]

Each of us needs adequate sleep every night to maintain our health and well-being. Unfortunately, sleep apnea is a prevalent condition that negatively affects people of all ages. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that occurs when a person’s breathing is interrupted during sleep. These interruptions can happen dozens of times each night and last for […]

It’s estimated that nearly 20 million Americans, or one in 15, have sleep apnea. Lapses in breathing during sleep characterize sleep apnea. These lapses often cause the person experiencing them to wake up throughout the night, meaning they rarely get the full night of rest they need. In people with sleep apnea, the muscles in their […]