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March 23, 2016

Sleep Apnea: Does My Child Have a Sleeping Disorder?

Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that affects 2-3% of children, including babies as reported by the National Sleep Foundation. Obstructive sleep apnea can be passed down to children, so if you or your spouse suffers from sleep apnea then there’s a higher chance that your children may have the sleep disorder as well. Children who have enlarged adenoids and/or […]
March 16, 2016

Sleep Apnea: Recognizing Symptoms in Your Children

Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing stops momentarily during sleep. While most people who suffer from this sleeping disorder, particularly obstructive sleep apnea are adults, children can also suffer from this dangerous disorder. There are signs and symptoms that you can look out for if you think your child may be suffering from sleep apnea. What is Obstructive […]
March 9, 2016

TMJ: Causes of Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorders

TMJ is a term that encompasses disorders of the temporomandibular joint and surrounding muscles. It can cause pain, discomfort, and dysfunction, in the jaw joint and muscled surrounding the joint. It’s estimated that over 10 million Americans suffer from some form of TMJ, though the number could be much higher as many people go undiagnosed. Many people who suffer from […]
March 2, 2016

TMJ Syndrome: What Symptoms Are Cause for Concern?

TMJ syndrome occurs when the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connecting your jaw and your skull becomes injured or damaged in some way. The joint and the muscles surrounding the joint must all work seamlessly together in order to create the smooth gliding hinge motion that allows our jaws to operate efficiently. When this joint and the surrounding muscles are not functioning […]
February 24, 2016

TMJ Disorders: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment Options, and Prevention

TMJ disorders occur when there is a problem with your temporomandibular joint, also known as TMJ. The TMJ is the joint that connects your jawbone to your skull in a hinge like fashion. Having a TMJ disorder can greatly impact your life by affecting your ability to chew, yawn, and even speak comfortably. The symptoms for TMJ disorders can vary […]
February 17, 2016

What You Should Expect at Your First Sleep Study

A sleep study may be a test that your doctor requests you undergo to determine any problems that you may have while you are asleep. These tests are painless. There are three primary sleep study tests done at sleep centers including the polysomnogram (PSG), the maintenance of wakefulness test (MWT), and the multiple sleep latency test (MSLT). A sleep study […]
January 20, 2016

Sleep Study – What Is It? Who Needs It? What Are They Looking for?

Your health care professional has ordered a sleep study on you. What is it and what do they do during one? What are they looking for and what will happen during the study? We will take a good look into what exactly happens during a sleep study as well as why you may need one.  What is a Sleep Study? […]
December 14, 2015

CPAP Alternatives

Is there a CPAP Alternative when it comes to sleep apnea?  The CPAP machine with the face mask has been the most widely recommended treatment for almost all those diagnosed with sleep apnea.  But what happens if you can’t, won’t or don’t get used to wearing the mask at night?  What are your options?  Let’s look at some safe CPAP […]
November 2, 2015

Dr Mark Levy & Team Win Best Dental Practice in Columbus Ohio

Thanks to our wonderful patients in Hilliard & Columbus Ohio, Dr. Mark Levy and the practice was voted Best Dental Practice in Columbus Ohio for 2015 by Columbus CEO Magazine as an outstanding Columbus Ohio dentist. See our write-up in Newswire.
October 6, 2015

How to Get Rid of Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes you to stop breathing several, up to hundreds of times per night.  These spells can last just moments but the constant cessation of breathing can lower your oxygen levels.  If left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to greater issues such as high blood pressure, cardiac disease, and even death. Risk Factors for Sleep […]
September 28, 2015

TMJ Can Cause a Lot of Pain in Your Jaw, Is Your Pain from TMJ?

There are a lot of problems that can come from TMJ, also known as the temporomandibular joint. This specific joint is where your jaw hinges and connects to your skull. When this joint is inflamed, injured, weak, or otherwise not working properly, you could end up with a lot of pain that can change how much quality of life you […]
September 15, 2015

Sleep Apnea and Weight

Sleep apnea occurs when your breathing is interrupted while you are sleeping.  There are two kinds of sleep apnea:  central and obstructive.  With central sleep apnea the brain fails to signal the muscles to breathe.  Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by the airway being blocked by the soft tissue in the rear of the throat.  Often times, people who suffer […]
September 1, 2015

How to avoid getting TMJ

TMJ, or temporomandibular joint, is the joint that connects your lower jaw to the bones of your skull.  This joint, when functioning properly, allows you to talk, chew, yawn and other similar activities.  When problems arise surrounding this joint it can cause these activities to become extremely painful. What Causes TMJ Disorders It isn’t clear what causes TMJ disorders, but […]
August 18, 2015

Sleep Study – What You Should Know

Whenever sleep issues arise without a known cause there is a common diagnostic tool used called a sleep study.  There are many different types of sleep studies that can detect what may be interrupting your sleep cycles and at what stage of sleep these problems are occurring.  The two phases of sleep that create majority of our time spent asleep […]
August 11, 2015

Treatment Options for TMJ

The joint that keeps your jaw hinged to your skull is your TMJ, or temporomandibular joint. This joint gets a lot of use during one’s lifetime, and it can end up causing pain if that joint is not lined up just right during use. Pain in your TMJ can be the symptom of a much bigger problem, and it can […]
August 4, 2015

What Makes FOY Dentures So Different?

If you have been considering getting FOY Dentures, then you may be wondering what the difference is between them and traditional dentures. For all intents and purposes, they look the same, after all. However, the way they are built and the effects they have on your face are obviously different. FOY Dentures are obviously different, and can give you a […]
July 8, 2015

TMJ in Children

TMJ disorders affect the joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull.  This can cause soreness and tightness in the jaw that can make chewing, smiling and even breathing painful and difficult.  The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, can cause pain in the jaw and face as well as the head and neck.  This can also cause popping or clicking […]
June 30, 2015

Sleep Apnea in Children

Sleep apnea is a disorder that affects millions of people by causing long or frequent pauses in breathing while asleep.  As a result of these pauses, oxygen levels fall and several other problems can arise.  While many people who have sleep apnea are adults, it is important to understand that children and teenagers are also susceptible to this disorder. What […]
June 23, 2015

Is Sleep Apnea Dangerous?

Most people dismiss snoring as a non-issue, but it can be one of the first signs that you are suffering from sleep apnea. This ailment has the potential to wreak havoc on your body, and leave you facing other health issues that can make sleep apnea worse. It’s a vicious cycle, wherein you have one ailment that leads to more, […]
June 9, 2015

The Basic Facts about TMJ

TMJ, also known as temporomandibular joint syndrome, is a disorder caused by injury to the joint that connects your jaw to your skull.  This joint is located in front of each ear and allows you to talk and chew.  This disorder targets the muscles and nerves of the joint and can cause pain while chewing as well as a clicking […]