TMJ and Sleep Apnea Articles

If you have been putting off treatment for TMJ disorders because of fear or anxiety, you are not alone. Many patients in our Brentwood office share this same concern. The good news is that sedation dentistry for TMJ treatment has made it possible to receive...

If you have ever tossed and turned at night without knowing why, the answer might surprise you. Vitamin D and sleep share a powerful connection that many people overlook. I'm Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a periodontist at TMJ & Sleep Centre of San Fernando Valley in...

If you have ever been told that you snore loudly or stop breathing during sleep, you are not alone. Sleep apnea affects millions of people across the United States. At our practice in Brentwood, Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, works closely with patients to explore every...

If you have ever noticed your jaw feeling stiff or your joints aching when the temperature drops, you are not alone. Cold weather joint pain is one of the most common complaints I hear from patients at our practice in Brentwood, California. I am Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD,...

When patients visit our office at TMJ & Sleep Centre of San Fernando Valley in Brentwood, California, they often ask about the connection between what they eat and how their body feels. I'm Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a periodontist who sees the effects of chronic...

Many couples across Brentwood and the greater San Fernando Valley are discovering that sleeping in separate beds can actually improve their health and strengthen their relationship. If you or your partner have been losing sleep because of snoring, restless movements,...

If you have ever scrolled through your phone in bed and then found it hard to fall asleep, you are not alone. Blue light and sleep have a complicated relationship, and many of my patients here in Brentwood ask about it. I am Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a periodontist and...

Sleep paralysis can feel frightening, but understanding it is the first step toward managing it. I'm Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a periodontist and sleep specialist at TMJ & Sleep Centre of San Fernando Valley in Brentwood, California. Over the years, I've helped many...

If you wake up every morning with a stiff, sore back, your mattress might be part of the problem. I'm Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a periodontist at the TMJ & Sleep Centre of San Fernando Valley in Brentwood, California, and I work closely with patients who struggle with...