2024-04-11 21:14
Sleep is something we all need, essential to good oral, systemic, and mental health. (True story: Scientific evidence suggests that lack of sleep may be a risk factor for gum disease.)
Sleep… Read More
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At the Laguna Hills Center for Sleep Apnea & CPAP Intolerance, Orange County patients can find relief from sleep apnea, insomnia, and TMJ/TMD pain through highly effective, holistic treatments. Our dentists are Board Certified in Dental Sleep Medicine and have an excellent rate of success. We’ve created this blog to help inform those who might be suffering from jaw pain or a sleep related disorder of these conditions, their symptoms, and available treatment options.
2024-03-20 19:41
As long as there have been mouths, there has been stinky breath, but it took modern advertising to turn it into a cause for mortification, fueling fear of total social ostracism. The markete… Read More
2024-02-26 15:02
Hear the term “ultrasound,” and you likely think of the many ways it’s used in medicine – to monitor the health and development of a child still in the womb, for inst… Read More
2024-01-24 00:19
Although people with TMJ disorders (TMDs) have a lot in common with each other, each person’s case is different enough that there’s no one course of treatment that will work for… Read More
2023-12-20 01:07
A rather surprising study came out last year, suggesting that CPAP might not be especially helpful for elderly adults with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Even though CPAP… Read More
2023-11-21 22:24
If you’ve got sleep apnea, CPAP can be a literal life-saver.
Even so, many people hate it. They can’t tolerate the mask. They hate the inconvenience of always needing access to… Read More
2023-10-19 15:17
In a word, yes. But you’d expect us to say that, wouldn’t you? After all, our office specializes in treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with oral appliance therapy.
But it&r&helli…Read More
2023-09-15 22:45
Although the name of our practice highlights Dr. Abdulla’s expertise in treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) holistically, she is just as expert in the treatment of TMJ disorders (TM… Read More
2023-08-21 23:30
Last month, we talked about food – specifically, how inflammatory diets fuel gum disease while anti-inflammatory diets tame it.
The typical American diet is the epitome of an inflamma… Read More
2023-07-24 22:54
Oral appliance therapy is a terrific option for many people with obstructive sleep apnea. It can be as effective as CPAP but a lot more comfortable and convenient. You don’t have to sl… Read More
2023-06-20 22:22
When you’ve got TMJ pain and dysfunction getting in the way of your daily activities, your immediate and overwhelming concern is just to make the pain stop. Your next concern? Keep it… Read More
2023-05-23 15:04
One of the gnarliest things about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is how it can impact other aspects of a person’s health and well-being. Conditions that have been scientifically linked… Read More
2023-04-26 22:35
Despite all the chatter these days about banning TikTok, the video platform remains as popular as ever. And let’s face it: While there’s no shortage of junk content on TikTok, th… Read More
2023-03-22 21:03
We’ve talked before about the relationship between TMJ disorders (TMDs) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) – not to mention the links between apnea and systemic health – but… Read More
2023-02-21 18:19
There are two big reasons why people look into the option of oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea. One is that they’ve heard that it works.
The other reason? It’s… Read More
2023-01-23 15:10
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) isn’t just an annoyance to your sleep partner or something that only leaves you waking up tired every day. Consider what it involves: You stop breathing… Read More
Resolving To Get Healthier In The New Year? Don’t Overlook How Improving Your Oral Health Can Help
2022-12-19 22:12
It won’t be long now before many of us will be making – or thinking about making – a New Year’s resolution or two. Most of those resolutions will be about health in s… Read More
2022-11-28 15:24
Over the years, Dr. Abdulla has helped hundreds of patients find long term relief from TMJ pain. Most often, treatment involves oral appliance therapy enhanced by supportive therapies such a… Read More
2022-10-24 19:56
And the word of the day is…bruxism!
That’s the clinical term for habitually grinding your teeth, often during sleep. Sometimes, it’s a manifestation of stress. It can be a… Read More
2022-09-22 18:51
It’s the time of the year that some people love and some people loathe. Of course, we’re talking about pumpkin spice season. Not only does the fake flavor turn up in predictable… Read More
2022-08-24 22:49
When you’ve got a killer headache, it can sort of feel like this:
Or maybe this:
@prettylush
The Definition of a splitting headache
♬ original sound – prettylush34
O… Read More
2022-07-25 23:35
Despite all the attention given to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in recent years, most people who have it don’t know they have it. By some estimates, up to 90% of all OSA cases go undi… Read More
2022-06-22 20:13
When it comes to removing “silver” mercury amalgam fillings, the focus is almost always on safety – and for good reason. Those restorations are mostly mercury (about 50%)… Read More
2022-05-23 23:52
To a lot of people, “gum disease” can sound like no big deal. After all, it doesn’t involve any debilitating symptoms but problems like bad breath and red, puffy gums that… Read More
2022-04-25 23:40
One of the best things you can do to keep your teeth and gums healthy is to limit sugars and other refined carbs while eating more nutrient-dense whole foods. In fact, research suggests that… Read More
2022-03-23 21:32
In biological dentistry, biocompatibility matters. We want to be sure that any material or technique we use supports your overall health and well-being, as well as improves the quality of yo… Read More
2022-02-23 22:17
If you wake up tired and experience daytime sleepiness or fatigue, you might just think you need to do something to improve the quality of your sleep. Maybe you’ll get inspired to try… Read More
2022-01-25 23:41
Chronic headaches. Face, jaw, or neck pain. Clicking or popping when you open your mouth. A bite that’s off. Difficulty chewing. All these are classic signs of TMJ troubles.
What Is T… Read More
2021-12-16 15:21
One thing that science has made clear through the decades since sleep apnea was first recognized back in 1965 is just how much it can impact whole body health. In fact, its effects can be se… Read More
2021-11-22 07:12
Although we offer a full range of dental services for the whole family here in our Laguna Hills office, helping people find relief from TMJ pain and sleep apnea is something Dr. Abdulla spec… Read More
2021-10-26 07:05
Though it’s sometimes called “Indian saffron” due to the bright yellow color it gives to the foods it seasons, turmeric is popular in many cuisines across southern Asia and… Read More
2021-09-20 17:46
We all need sleep. But have you ever wondered why? Take a look:
Of course, there are things that can make it hard to get truly restorative sleep. Stress. Blue light and RF-EMF radiation exp… Read More
2021-08-13 19:37
Most people probably don’t think of turning to a dentist for help with snoring or sleep apnea. We think they should.
Granted, we’re biased. But these are problems involving the… Read More
2020-06-16 11:35
As a dental ozone therapy professional, Dr. Abdulla is committed to staying up to date with the latest studies, techniques, and research within her field.
While more reports are needed to… Read More
2020-06-16 11:24
What is the difference between laser acupuncture and needle acupuncture? They both achieve the same result: relieving pain and inflammation. However, there are a couple of important differen… Read More
2020-06-16 10:53
You may have wondered if your child’s loud snoring is normal or if they have an underlying health condition. The answer is MAYBE. Childhood snoring has been linked to Pediatric Obstruc… Read More
2020-06-16 10:52
We’ve provided many different oral appliances in the past and one stands apart from the rest.
The Prosomnus is number one in biocompatibility. It uses medical grade material with up… Read More
2020-06-16 10:36
Due to the ongoing opioid crisis, many physicians and dentists are leaning more and more towards treating patients without the use of pharmaceuticals, or at least with minimal drugs. Many pa… Read More
2020-06-16 10:01
Ozone Therapy has many uses in dentistry. It sterilizes the pockets around the gums and arrests gum disease. It also cleans and sterilizes the tooth prior to placing the filling or crown. Th… Read More
2020-06-16 09:10
MicrO2 is a new oral appliance by ProSomnus that is designed based on clinical expertise of leaders in the field of Dental Sleep Medicine. One of the major advantages of this sleep apnea app… Read More
2020-06-16 08:53
Research published by the peer-reviewed Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology (JOMT) further validates the known fact that silver filling removal performed without proper safety me… Read More
2020-06-16 08:51
There are many uses for oxygen/ozone therapy in dentistry, including the treatment of gum disease. Bacteria can hide in the deep pockets around the tooth, which is an impossible area to reac… Read More
2020-06-16 08:48
At Laguna Hills Center for Sleep Apnea, we find that many of our patients are unaware that their silver fillings are comprised of 50% mercury. While patients know that mercury is a toxic sub… Read More
2020-06-16 08:40
A new addition to the repertoire for treating sleep apnea is a technique generally named Inspire. A pacemaker like device is surgically implanted under the clavicle which is attached to a wi… Read More
2020-06-16 08:37
There are many reasons why a person may suffer from insomnia. Some causes are physical, some are emotional, and others are related to stress. Many insomniacs are given pain medication or sle… Read More
2020-06-15 13:35
Many patients who have sleep apnea also complain of insomnia. Although they are two conditions that often occur together, they are not associated, and there are many different factors that c… Read More
2020-06-15 12:34
According to the National Research and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, there are many visible signs of sleep apnea that a sleep dentist can detect during a routine dental chec… Read More
2020-06-15 12:28
Hypertension can be caused by Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and is deemed a “silent killer” because people often do not show any symptoms. Sleep apnea may also be considered a &l&hell…Read More
2020-06-15 12:26
It is known that 80% of people who grind their teeth during sleep have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The grinding occurs with each apnea event. For this reason, a patient who is… Read More
2020-06-15 12:24
Night-time teeth grinding known as sleep bruxism is the third most common sleep disorder, occurring in 8% of adults. Sleep bruxing or grinding is a sleep disorder that occurs 80 percent of… Read More
2020-06-15 11:24
Is your snoring affecting your partner or waking you up? Well then an FDA Approved Oral Device might be the solution. Snoring can be surprisingly loud and very easily awaken your partner bec… Read More
2020-06-15 10:13
Obstruction occurs behind the base of the tongue and behind the soft palate, which blocks the airway. When one is sleeping, the brain fails to signal the muscles to keep moving, so you are n… Read More
2020-06-15 08:22
Oral Device
How does it work? Moves the lower jaw forward, opening the airway.
Does my insurance cover? Yes, through medical insurance
Can it travel with me? Easily. It can fit in a… Read More
2020-06-12 15:07
Obstructive Sleep Apnea can be caused by a number of factors, but one of the most common is weight. Many physicians are getting too busy to counsel the patient about weight loss and improvin… Read More
2020-06-12 15:06
When it came to finding out differences, both the device and CPAP were able to demonstrate positive feedback. Both were able to give the patients their energy, improve their health and help… Read More
2020-06-12 15:04
Generally speaking, it is possible to use an oral device over an existing denture provided that the denture is stable and not loose. However, it is more favorable to have at least six teeth… Read More
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