OROFACIAL PAIN, HEADACHE AND SLEEP BLOG

If the exact radiation dosage is not known, what are some signs that an area has received high doses

There are several signs associated with high doses of radiation therapy to the head and neck. These include loss of facial hair growth,...

What are some of the side effects of head and neck radiation?

Xerostomia/Hyposalivation Xerostomia is the medical term for the sensation of dry mouth. Hyposalivation signifies a reduction in salivary...

Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy: To Dive or Not To Dive

Wait what? Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves delivering oxygen at higher than atmospheric pressure for a certain time period. It is used...

Oral Cancer Screening from the Oral Cancer Foundation

This is a comprehensive overview of how to conduct a thorough head and neck oral cancer screening from the oral cancer foundation...

Pain and Stress: What's the Connection?

As you are running from a bear in the woods, a branch stabs your leg, you continue sprinting through the trees not realizing the blood...

The Unexpected Link Between Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders and Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) can be a source of chronic pain, affecting the jaw, face, and neck, and often complicating simple ac

Unlocking Better Sleep: How Your Food Choices Can Help (or Hinder) Your Rest

If you're looking for ways to improve your sleep, you’ve probably heard about avoiding screen time and establishing a bedtime routine. But h

Lauren Levi DMD MS