Patient Inquiry:
Dear Dr. Shapira,
I suffer from both TMJ Disorder and Sleep Apnea. Is this common?
Response to Patient:
Dear____,
It is ver common to suffer from headaches and sleep apnea. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute say that sleep apnea IS a TMJ disorder. Morning headaches, in particular are almost always related to TMJ, Bruxing, Grinding or Sleep Apnea
Sincerly,
Dr. Ira L. Shapira
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