Valley Sleep and TMJ

Being a dentist gives me the unique opportunity to help kids sleep better, feel better and grow to their best potential. Common concerns to look for include: Small jaw and crooked teeth... Mouth breathing Speech problems Sleeping issues and snoring Unresolved allergies Kids often benefit from team approach of treatment with orthodontics, myofunctional therapy and evaluation by an ENT. Call us for a consultation so we can be part of the team to help your child thrive! @healthystartchild #speechtherapy #airwayhealth #myofuntionaltherapy

Anthony Komaroff, MD, discusses how one of the most interesting discoveries in the past decade is that the brain has a "waste management system" that is active during sleep.

You can be thin and fit and have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is usually thought to affect overweight men over 50, but that’s not always the case. In fact, it’s young women with normal BMI’s that get misdiagnosed. ... Some common symptoms include: excessive daytime sleepiness morning headaches, migraines, inability to focus anxiety and heart palpitations acid reflux and GERD Getting sleep tested makes perfect sense to rule out sleep apnea, no matter what you age, shape and size. #obstructivesleepapnea #feelinggood #tiredmom #fitness

Hitting Monday like . Do you like Mondays? What do you do to set yourself up for an awesome week? Monday represents a fresh start, renewed connections and energy. I honestly look forward to working with my amazing team and helping patients. ... Sending blessing for a great week ahead! #oralappliancetherapy #sleepapneaawareness #bestdentistever #oakdale

Fascinating book @mrjamesnestor! Yes, I’m the nerd that reads this stuff on vacation. Anyone who reads this book will come away with a new perspective. It makes me excited to help patients manage sleep apnea. Lives are changed through better breathing! #oralappliancetherapy #dentalsleepmedicine #sleepapnea #gethealthy

Think about it! Most adults report they rarely get a good nights’ sleep. Being tired is a chronic problem in our society and sleep is important to our overall health and well-being. Ask us about getting proper sleep testing to rule out sleep disordered breathing. ... #dentalsleepmedicine #breathingforsleep #sleepapneaawareness

The deep sleep stages of the sleep cycle help to boost immune function. Get serious about sleep: Consistency-stick to a sleep routine Environment-quiet, cool, dark Caffeine-ditch it after 3pm... Exercise-just do it Meditation-prime your parasympathetic system for deep sleep Get help with sleep disorders-find a good medical/dental team for the right management. #sleepapnea #immunesystem #dentalsleepmedicine

Delivering custom oral appliance therapy just in time for Christmas. It’s comfortable, easy to wear, portable, discreet and silent. #oralappliancetherapy #dentalsleepmedicine #sleepapnea

Helping kids is one of my favorite parts of practice. Helping them grow, develop and become a happy healthy adult is my goal. It often takes a dedicated team of clinicians, including an ENT, pediatrician, orthodontist and experienced dentist. Adding the Healthy Start System to my practice has been a big part of this care. @healthystartchild #pediatricdentistry #sleepdisorderedbreathing #pediatricairway

November is TMJ Awareness Month. Yesterday, I had a patient tell me You probably think I’m nuts... and described his journey with TMJ dysfunction and pain. The reason is there is no single cause for TMJ pain. No wonder it can be frustrating, unpredictable, and stressful!... Common causes are old injuries or trauma, muscle dysfunction, joint dysfunction, nerve problems, medications, lifestyle, even underlying sleep apnea. My two pillars of treatment philosophy are getting a thorough HISTORY of the pain...this may go back YEARS and getting the right DIAGNOSIS. That will direct your options for care. Our team at Valley Sleep and TMJ is here for you!

We help patients of all ages get the best treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. Our young adult patient D now has a bright outlook on life...full of ENERGY and RESTORATIVE SLEEP. Do you feel tired all the time? Wake up exhausted after a full night of sleep? Do you wonder if this is normal?... If you want to know more about how to get your sleep evaluated or management of sleep apnea, give my practice, Valley Sleep and TMJ a call. We are conveniently located at Sceville Dentistry in Oakdale CA. 209-847-8091 #sleepapnea #dentalsleepmedicine