TMJ vs. Ménière’s Disease: What’s Causing Vertigo and Ear Symptoms?
Many people in Fort Atkinson experience troubling ear-related symptoms. Vertigo, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), ear fullness, and ear pain can be disruptive, even disabling. Part of what [...]
10 Signs It’s Time to Try a CPAP Alternative
Many people in Fort Atkinson use CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) partly because they don’t think they have any alternative. It’s true that if you have sleep apnea, it’s important to [...]
Jaw Pain and Bicycling
As spring rolls around and all the snow finally melts, many people are getting out their bikes from winter storage. In Fort Atkinson, we have many great trails for bicycling in town and between towns, [...]
Is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Right for Me?
Orofacial myofunctional therapy is an approach to treating many potential conditions. It sounds appealing because it treats so many situations, and it treats without the uncomfortable tools other treatments use. Orthodontics without [...]
11 Myths about Snoring and Sleep Apnea
A lack of information is one of the biggest barriers keeping people from sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment. When people don’t have good information, they go online for research and may [...]
Be Alert for TMJ Symptoms Over the Holidays
Thanksgiving is the big kickoff for the festive holiday season for visiting with family and friends. Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and more can lead to big social gatherings. This can be a truly [...]
Can Teeth Grinding Cause Headaches and Neck Pain?
Teeth grinding is very bad for your teeth. It can lead to excessive wear, cracking, and even early tooth loss. But can teeth grinding cause other problems beyond your mouth, like [...]
Recognizing Wisconsin's Pioneering Sleep Apnea Study
Sleep apnea is a worldwide problem, affecting people of all ages, races, and sexes, but much of what we know about this condition was discovered right here in Wisconsin. Less than an hour's [...]
How Untreated Sleep Apnea Affects Your Mental Health
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that millions of Americans suffer from. What’s even worse is that 80% are undiagnosed and even more people aren’t receiving treatment. Putting off sleep apnea treatment [...]