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San Marcos, Ca 92078
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I need braces but my jaws hurt. What should I do?
A: It is nearly impossible to relieve jaw pain with braces. You really need to have to jaw pain treated before braces.
Q: My jaws used to pop all the time. That stopped a while ago but now I cannot open wide. Why is that?
A: The "popping" sound that you used to hear is the disc sliding on and sliding off the condyle (the jaw bone). If you don't pop any more that means that the disk is not sliding back on the condyle and is stuck.
Q: I have headaches almost daily. Can this be related to my jaw joints?
A: Perhaps, or perhaps not. It really depends on the nature of your headaches and what is causing them? If they are caused because your jaw joints are out of place, then the answer would be yes. If you have a neurovascular headache (like a Migraine), answer would be perhaps.
Q: My spouse snores all the time. Is this a health risk?
A: If it is pure snoring (or Primary Snoring) then no. But that could still be a relationship killer!
Q: My child has been diagnosed with A.D.D. What should I do?
A: Have him/her evaluated for sleep apnea, especially if you hear your child snoring or worse, gasping for air while sleeping. Sometimes the treatment is as easy as removing her Tonsils/Adenoids to open up her airway.
Q: Does insurance cover TMJ, Sleep apnea or Headache therapy?
A: The answer varies widely depending on your insurance coverage.
Q: How much does treatment cost?
A: The cost of your treatment depends on the nature and severity of your disorder. However, we offer financing to make treatment more affordable.
Q: Is CPAP my only option for dealing with sleep apnea?
A: CPAP has been the "gold" standard for treating severe and moderate sleep apnea. However, a dental device designed to treat sleep apnea can be successfully used in mild cases and even make the CPAP more tolerable for moderate and severe cases. It also offers a portable and less cumbersome solution to an every-day problem.