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 [...]
Is There a Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Glaucoma?
Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a number of other health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Surprisingly, it’s also correlated with another health issue: glaucoma. Glaucoma is a general term referring to a collection of diseases [...]
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 [...]
Common Problems Using a CPAP
When diagnosed with sleep apnea, turning to a continuous positive airway machine is generally the first route some people take to getting back to a good night’s sleep. However, many people quickly discover that using a CPAP comes with a [...]
Have Researchers Pinpointed a Biomarker of SIDS?
Sudden infant death syndrome is a nightmare for parents who have experienced it. Also known as crib death, roughly 3,400 babies die from SIDS annually in the U.S. alone - making up 37% of sudden unexpected infant deaths - and [...]
How Can You Die from Sleep Apnea?
Many people are concerned with the health impacts of obstructive sleep apnea. And with good reason! Let’s look at some of the ways it can go beyond merely being a nuisance to actively send you to an early grave. How [...]