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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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