TMJ Disorder Posts Archives

Welcome to Dr. Krish’s Corner

Welcome to Dr. Krish’s Corner, my little corner of the Internet where we’ll discuss TMJ and sleep disorders and review the current literature on the subject.
As a longtime suffer from TMJ pain, I was first introduced to our treatment methods as a patient. I found them to be so effective, and life-changing, that I devoted my life to helping others who suffer, often for years, in discomfort and exhaustion. I know firsthand how debilitating it can be and even wrote a book, Restore Your Rest on the subject.
I hope that you find this helpful and feel free to contact us with any questions you might have.

June 06, 2022

How Can TMJ Cause Tinnitus?

Tinnitus afflicts millions of Americans each year. It’s generally connected to some sort of underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss or some sort of ear injury. However, many Americans may be unaware that it can be connected to TMJ disorder, and could potentially be at least partially reversed with the right treatment. Tinnitus is […]

December 14, 2021

Tobacco Use and Orofacial Pain: A Meta-analysis

A meta-analysis of six studies showed that orofacial pain was significantly worse in tobacco (smoked and smokeless) users (odds ratio [OR] = 3.55, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.92, 6.58) in comparison to nonusers. Subgroup analysis showed that the odds of orofacial pain was three times (OR = 3.13, 95% CI: 1.16, 8.46) higher among smokers, […]

December 08, 2021

The Importance of Myofunctional Therapy

Myofunctional therapy is an exercise-based therapy designed to target any weaknesses and dysfunction in the muscles that surround the mouth, the airway, and the tongue. It’s like physical therapy, but only for the muscles of the mouth, tongue, and face. The exercises are designed to specifically reeducate and train your muscles for proper breathing, speaking, […]