Deviated Septum vs. TMJ

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

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...
Ear Fullness and Eustachian Tubes

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,...
How Stress Makes TMJ Worse

How Stress Makes TMJ Worse

If you have ever noticed your jaw tightening during a tough day at work, you are not alone. Stress and jaw pain are closely connected, and millions of people experience this link every year. I am Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a periodontist at the TMJ & Sleep Centre of...