You may have replaced your teeth with dentures to alleviate the pain caused by tooth loss and other decay, but poorly fitted dentures will also cause you pain and increase the risk of damaging mouth infections. Bad dentures may be poorly designed, poorly fitted, or made of cheap materials, and …
Can Allergies Cause Sleep Apnea?
During springtime, we look forward to sunny skies, warmer temperatures, blooming flowers and lots of outdoor activities. For millions of people, this can be a miserable season because of their allergies. Seasonal allergies can be minimal or highly problematic. Even to the point where it causes headaches, breathing problems and …
Could Your Jaws be Giving You Neck and Head Pain? TMJ Disorder and Upper Cervical Connection
If you’ve been experiencing regular neck and head pain, or jaw pain and tenderness, you may have a condition known as TMJ Disorder. Whether you’ve been diagnosed already or are wondering if you might have it, you should always take the time to educate yourself before consulting a doctor on …
Is Lack of Quality Sleep Related to Weight Gain and Sleep Apnea?
Do you struggle to get a good night’s sleep every night? If so, you’re not alone. According to a 2011 study, approximately 40% of Canadians suffer from some sort of sleep disorder. Not only does this wreak havoc on your mood and ability to perform simple tasks during the day …
4 Benefits of Implant Supported Dentures
Don’t you love having options? Years ago, when a person was told they needed dentures, they had only one option: traditional full or partial dentures. Thanks to the many advancements in dentistry, today you can choose either traditional or implant supported dentures. While it’s exciting to have options, it can …
Calgary Treatment Options for TMJ
From headaches to muscle aches and vertigo to ear pain, the myriad of debilitating symptoms caused by TMJ can affect anyone and everyone. TMJ disorder (also known as TMD) stands for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. The temporomandibular joints allow the jaw to open, close, and move from side to side. Between …
Do Dental Appliances Work for Sleep Apnea? Let’s Take a Look
Patients come into my office almost every day looking for a CPAP alternative that actually works. As a dentist with years of experience treating sleep apnea through oral/dental appliances, I get it. CPAPs are not for everyone. Not to mention, many of my patients have said they can feel claustrophobic …
Migraine Treatment: Are SPG blocks a practical solution?
Have you ever had a migraine? You’re not alone. I’ve had many patients come to me to try and find a permanent solution outside of the pharmaceutical options. A solution they hope to be a natural migraine remedy. Researchers state that millions of Canadians suffer with migraines. Some estimates say …
On Refusing to Use Botox for Migraines
Millions of Canadians suffer from migraines. According to Statistics Canada, an estimated 8.3% of Canadians (2.7 million) reported that they had been diagnosed with migraines. Migraine can be awfully debilitating and can last a few hours to several days. Often, migraine episodes are accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light …
TMJ Dental Orthotic Wear and Care Guide By Calgary Dentist
If you suffer from migraines, jaw pain, and other TMJ symptoms, you’re probably excited to finally get relief from your debilitating pain. Your TMJ dental appliance, also called your Natural Fit Orthotic, can give you the much-needed relief and healing from jaw tiredness, soreness, and painful migraines. But after your …