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Improving Health: Middle Tennessee Dentist Offers a Better Night’s Sleep

Improving Health: Middle Tennessee Dentist Offers a Better Night’s Sleep

New American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine Diplomate, Dr. Sarah Humphreys, Treats Sleep Apnea, Snoring Nashville, TN September 15, 2022 –Local dentist Sarah Humphreys is helping Middle Tennessee residents get a more restful night’s sleep. Dr. Sarah Humphreys of Sleep & TMJ Co. was recently designated as a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental…

Let’s Break It Down Part 1- Demystifying a TMJ Diagnosis

Let’s Break It Down Part 1- Demystifying a TMJ Diagnosis

“TMJ” as I have discussed before can encompass a lot of different things. I am going to hit some of the highlights of the most common things I see in my practice that can fall under the diagnostic heading of “TMJ Disorder.” Disorders of the joint itself Disorders of the muscles in the head/neck Neuropathic…

Can Menopause Put You At Higher Risk for Sleep Apnea?
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Can Menopause Put You At Higher Risk for Sleep Apnea?

Oftentimes, we think of sleep apnea as being something that only affects men. Cardiologists, primary care docs, and other medical professionals often look for risk factors for sleep apnea in people that meet a certain set of physical attributes (including gender). While it’s true that apnea is more prevalent in men than women, the difference…

Why is My Jaw So Noisy?

Why is My Jaw So Noisy?

Jaw popping is a prevalent and common condition. There are a number of reasons why a jaw may start popping- almost all of those reasons are trauma related. It can be a big trauma- like an accident (car accident, hit to the face, falling on your chin) or can be microtrauma (orthodontic treatment, clenching/grinding your…