Oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea explained: how advancing the jaw opens the airway, how it compares with CPAP, and the TMJ and bite risks to monitor.
Dr. TC, DMD
Migraine Aura Without Headache: What It Is and When to Worry
Migraine aura without headache explained: zigzag vision, tingling and speech trouble that build over minutes, how it differs from stroke, and red flags.
TMJ Splint vs. Night Guard: Are They the Same Thing?
TMJ splint vs night guard: often the same plastic, rarely the same treatment. Compare purpose, design, fit, cost, evidence, and bite-change risks of each.
Medication-Overuse Headache: When Pain Relief Makes Headaches Worse
Medication-overuse headache happens when pain relief is used too often — 10 or 15 days a month, depending on the drug. Thresholds, withdrawal, and prevention.
Can TMJ Cause Dizziness and Vertigo? The Jaw–Inner Ear Link
Can TMJ cause dizziness? TMD and vertigo often occur together, but evidence shows association, not cause. How to tell jaw dizziness from BPPV and Ménière’s.
TMJ and Botox: What the Evidence Actually Says in 2026
Botox for TMJ can ease muscle-driven jaw pain and bruxism, but it is off-label, temporary, and not first-line. Trial evidence, costs, and who it may suit.
Measles: A Stubborn Sickness, Our Shared Challenge
Measles, a disease you might think belongs to old history books, is causing trouble again. This article covers its symptoms and dangers, its history and the MMR vaccine, and why vaccination rates and misinformation matter in 2025.
Is Your Protein Powder a Secret Lead Delivery System? What You Need to Know!
Your daily protein shake, something you might grab for quick energy or muscle recovery, has become a staple for many. But recent Consumer Reports tests found lead in many protein powders — this article explains what was found and how to choose a safer powder.
Mpox: Everything You Need to Know for 2025 and Beyond
Mpox, a viral illness capable of unsettling human populations, warrants our focused attention. This guide explains what mpox is, how it spreads, its symptoms, and how it is prevented and treated.
Understanding Huntington Disease: A Genetic Impact on Brain Health
Living with the uncertainty of a serious health condition, or caring for someone facing one, is difficult. This article explains Huntington disease — its symptoms, causes, genetics and treatment — and what it means for families.
Chikungunya: The Bent-Over Fever Spreading Globally
The chikungunya virus, a name derived from an African dialect meaning ‘to become contorted’ or ‘bent over,’ is spreading globally. This article explains its symptoms, how it spreads, treatment, vaccines and how to protect yourself.
Meniere’s Disease: Understanding the Inner Ear’s Unpredictable Storm
I can tell you, dealing with Meniere’s disease means living with a world that spins on its own axis. This article explains the inner ear disorder, its symptoms and diagnosis, and the treatments that help manage it.