If you have ever dealt with a persistent cough, a scratchy throat, or a hoarse voice that just will not go away, you may be experiencing something called silent reflux. As Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a periodontist practicing in Brentwood, California, I see the oral and...
If you snore loudly or feel tired even after a full night of sleep, you are not alone. Millions of people live with undiagnosed sleep apnea, and a simple screening tool can help you find out if you are at risk. I am Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a periodontist at TMJ &...
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...
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,...