TMJ and Sleep Apnea Articles
What is Sleep Paralysis?
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...
Choosing a Mattress for Back Pain
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...
Numbness in Fingers and TMJ
If you have ever felt a strange tingling or numbness running down your arm and into your fingers, you might not connect that sensation to your jaw. Yet the link between TMJ arm numbness and temporomandibular joint dysfunction is more common than most people realize. I...
Forward Head Posture Fixes
If you spend a lot of time at a desk or looking down at your phone, you may have noticed your head gradually drifting forward over your shoulders. This common postural shift is called forward head posture, and it can affect far more than just how you look. I'm Dr....
6 Ways to Stop Mouth Breathing
If you wake up with a dry mouth, feel groggy in the morning, or notice your lips are parched throughout the day, you may be breathing through your mouth during sleep — and possibly during the day too. The good news is that you can learn to stop mouth breathing and...
Deviated Septum vs. TMJ
Many of my patients here in Brentwood come to our office with overlapping symptoms that make it hard to know what is really going on. They have facial pressure, trouble breathing at night, headaches, and jaw discomfort. The big question they ask is: Is this a septum...
Cognitive Decline and Apnea
If you have ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went there, you know how frustrating memory lapses can be. Now imagine that happening dozens of times a day — not because of aging or stress, but because your brain is starving for oxygen every single night. At...
Shift Work Sleep Disorder
If you work nights, rotating shifts, or early mornings, you already know how hard it can be to get quality rest. Shift work sleep challenges affect millions of Americans, and the health consequences go far beyond feeling tired. I'm Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a...
Ear Fullness and Eustachian Tubes
Have you ever felt a strange pressure or stuffiness in your ear that just would not go away? You may have visited your doctor, had your hearing checked, and been told everything looked normal. That experience can be confusing and frustrating. As Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD,...