OROFACIAL PAIN, HEADACHE AND SLEEP BLOG

5 Reasons You May Grind Your Teeth

As an orofacial pain specialist, I spend a considerable amount of time with patients who grind or clench their teeth during the day and/or a

Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea May Be a Risk Factor for Heart Conditions After Surgery

A recent study published in JAMA revealed that individuals with an unknown history of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) were associated with...

How does sleep affect pain?

Did you know that poor sleep influences your perception and reaction to pain? A recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience...

Could snoring cause you to gain weight?

Snoring and weight gain? How can they possibly be related? Surprisingly or not, snoring may be attributed to obesity, yet at the same...

Are Women More Likely to Suffer from Orofacial Pain?

Interestingly, orofacial pain sufferers are predominantly women. Why? We don't completely understand, but one proposed theory relates to...

6 Tips To Sleep Better Tonight

A good night's sleep not only makes you feel refreshed and ready for the day ahead, but it is also essential for your health! Sleep has...

Why do I grind my teeth at night?

Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is extremely common, especially at night when people are sleeping. But, why? Why do people grind their teeth...

Simple Steps for Sound Sleep

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 50-70 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder. One of...

Snoring: A Relationship Buzz Kill

He shudders. She gasps. The snoring could wake the neighbors! In my years of treating patients with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea,...

Sleep Apnea Treatment Benefits Sleepless Snorers

Healthy teeth, healthy gums and also…healthy sleep! When it comes to oral health care, patients turn to me for guidance, and many learn...

Lauren Levi DMD MS