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Maybe a Misdiagnosis?
BendHeadacheCenter-TreatmentBendOregon, Child Development and Prevention, Family 5 min read

Maybe a Misdiagnosis?

OSA is connected to behavior disorders because the frequent interruptions in breathing during the night experienced by those living with the sleep-breathing condition can mean poor-quality sleep and changes in behavior in children – no matter how many hours of sleep they get.

July 12, 2021
Don’t Wait to Treat TMJ Disorder
TMJ, Headaches, Sleep Apnea 5 min read

Don’t Wait to Treat TMJ Disorder

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ disorder, or TMD) is an often painful condition in which the joints, muscles and teeth become stressed.  Statistics show that as many as 10 million Americans live with TMD, and many of them are untreated.  Many contributing factors may cause TMJ disorder, including a misaligned bite, tooth grinding or clenching, joint […]

July 7, 2021
A Higher Risk With Childhood Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea, Child Development and Prevention 5 min read

A Higher Risk With Childhood Sleep Apnea

Children with obstructive childhood sleep apnea are almost three times more likely to develop high blood pressure as teenagers compared to children without sleep apnea.  A new study conducted by the Penn State College of Medicine and funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has found […]

June 30, 2021
More Than A Headache
Headaches 4 min read

More Than A Headache

If you experience migraines with a visual aura, it may be more than your head that hurts.  A 2018 study published in an online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, found that individuals who experience visual disturbances such as aura during a migraine episode are more likely to experience […]

June 23, 2021
Surprising Migraine Triggers
Uncategorized 4 min read

Surprising Migraine Triggers

We know the effects of migraine headaches, and if you’re a migraine sufferer, you likely do, too. Throbbing pain, nausea, vomiting, light and sound sensitivity, and fatigue are just a few symptoms of this often disabling condition. But while the effects of migraine are apparent, the cause of migraine headaches is not always precisely known.  […]

February 26, 2021
Active Lifestyle with Headaches
Ear Issues, Facial Pain, Headaches, Locking Jaw, Migraines 5 min read

Active Lifestyle with Headaches

Do you shy away from exercise because you’re worried it may trigger a headache? Do you want to live an active lifestyle but are simply afraid that exercise may mean a migraine episode?  This is a dilemma for many individuals: the desire to be active and healthy on one hand and the fear of headaches […]

February 10, 2021
Bottled Water for a Brighter Smile?
BendHeadacheCenter-TreatmentBendOregon 2 min read

Bottled Water for a Brighter Smile?

If you enjoy drinking bottled water and avoid the faucet whenever you can, you might be doing more harm than good to your mouth. However, not all bottled water is bad for your oral health, and some can be beneficial. To begin, you need to know what a pH level is and how it could […]

February 12, 2020
3 Reasons Why Chewing Gum Can Help With Oral Health
BendHeadacheCenter-TreatmentBendOregon 2 min read

3 Reasons Why Chewing Gum Can Help With Oral Health

Are you a chewing-gum connoisseur? Do you enjoy a good stick of gum?  You’re in for some good news: Chewing gum can help you keep that smile bright and healthy!  Gum can help you reduce the cavities along your gum line, as well as increasing the saliva in your mouth to fight off infection, so […]

February 12, 2020
When to Ditch That Toothbrush for a New One?
BendHeadacheCenter-TreatmentBendOregon 3 min read

When to Ditch That Toothbrush for a New One?

Do you ever stop and study the bristles of your toothbrush, noticing that they aren’t as sharp as they used to be? It could be time for you to replace it.  But when is the proper time to throw out that toothbrush? And what is the proper way to care for the new one? The […]

February 12, 2020
Can Bad Habits Be Something More?
BendHeadacheCenter-TreatmentBendOregon 3 min read

Can Bad Habits Be Something More?

It’s safe to say many of us have bad habits. They may be nervous habits like twirling our hair or tapping our fingers, or they could be really bad habits like biting our nails or smoking. But sometimes we have habits we don’t realize are bad. One such habit is bruxism, or grinding of the […]

February 12, 2020