The Denver Neuromuscular Dentistry Blog

Countless Americans suffer from some type of chronic pain, which makes day-to-day life virtually intolerable. In many instances, medical practitioners are able to identify the cause of unrelenting pain; however, in some cases, the causes remain unclear. When patients complain … Continue reading →

It’s no mystery that deep, restorative sleep promotes better physical and mental performance. Now, a new study indicates that a good night’s sleep can also make us more financial secure. Poor Decision Making The Medical News Today recently published new … Continue reading →

Linked with a host of serious medical problems, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is well-known for putting people in harm’s way. Now, new research suggests that it can shorten lives in another way: by putting people at a higher risk for … Continue reading →

Millions of Americans suffer from migraines headaches, which make it difficult for them to function both socially and professionally. To minimize migraine occurrence, doctors tell patients to avoid so-called triggers, which appear to increase the risk of these debilitating headaches. … Continue reading →

A mountain of research has shown that sleep deprivation can have a significant effect on our health. By increasing the risk for diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease, insufficient sleep can shorten lives. Just as worrisome, more and more studies are … Continue reading →

Temporomandibular joint disorder is a serious condition that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. While their friends and family enjoy their lives, TMD sufferers endure a myriad of debilitating symptoms, including jaw pain, chewing difficulties, headaches and more. … Continue reading →

These days, about 50 percent of Americans suffer from inadequate sleep. While some endure traditional insomnia; others experience maintenance insomnia, which is characterized by frequent waking combined with an inability to return to sleep. To promote drowsiness, countless people rely … Continue reading →

A substantial amount of research has shown that sleep keeps us healthy in a variety of ways. Past studies have linked inadequate sleep to all sorts of medical issues, including obesity. Now, new research has shed light on just how … Continue reading →

Sleep problems don’t just make life miserable by causing chronic fatigue; they’ve been linked to some deadly health problems, including cancer, dementia and heart disease. With all the negative things associated with insomnia, few would ever view it as a … Continue reading →

TMJ disorder causes trying symptoms that make life nearly unbearable. Because temporomandibular joint disorder is so debilitating, sufferers are often pushed toward surgical procedures that make permanent changes to bone and tissue within the jaw joint. Since they are afraid … Continue reading →