Maxillary Expansion: DNA appliance. ALF appliance. MSE

Jaws are a crucial factor that decides the facial profile of an individual. Sizes of the jaws vary in people and in some, the upper jaw is smaller than the lower jaw. A narrow upper jaw can cause various complications like deviation of the lower jaw, difficulties with speech and chewing, misaligned teeth, wear and tear of the teeth, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, bruxism, breathing difficulties and sleep apnea. Maxillary expansion is a common orthodontic procedure which is used to widen the upper jaw or maxilla so that it fits in harmony with the lower jaw. It works by  fitting an expanding appliance to the roof of the mouth to exert pressure on either side of your jaw. Some of the custom made appliances used for this at the Right Bite CPC are:

ALF Appliance

ALF (Advanced Lightwire Functionals) appliance is a light wired custom-made appliance generally used in children during their growth phase (till 15 years). It is used in slow expansion of maxilla and promotes rhythmic changes in muscle function to achieve stable results in improving the patient’s bite and TMJ function. ALF also improves the spinal alignment, posture, nervous system dysfunction, and airway reshaping. The wires to reposition jaws, dental arches, and teeth results in:

•     Proper positioning of dental arches
•     Corrects airway constriction to resolve breathing and sleep issues
•     Corrects chewing, swallowing and speech abnormalities
•     Improves sensory and nervous system regulation
•     Creates optimal posture and spinal alignment
•     Resolves TMJ disorders
•     Corrects aesthetic and functional aspects of teeth alignment

DNA Appliance

The DNA Appliance (Daytime Nighttime Appliance) is a removable appliance used in adults for maxillary expansion and provides faster results than ALF (about 12-18 months). Based on rhythmic activation and pressure from the tongue, this device gently expands the space of the upper arch in three dimensions. This way, the lower jaw moves forward into a more natural position while pulling the tongue and soft tissues to increase the size of the airway. It is a pain-free, non surgical procedure which helps in gradual remodelling of the craniofacial bones and helps in:

•     Healthy alignment of the teeth and dental arches
•     Treating TMJ disorders
•     Eliminating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea
•     Improved breathing
•     Cosmetic enhancement of facial features

MSE

MSE or Maxillary Skeletal Expander is used for faster, more aggressive and effective expansion of maxilla. MSE is ideal for people under the age of 25 years. In older patients this appliance is often coupled with a minor surgical procedure. This device uses mini implants as anchors to allow for expansion of the upper jaw in patients who are skeletally mature without the need for traditional jaw surgery.  It is a novel, non invasive procedure which is used for:

•     Lateral Expansion of Maxilla
•     Increasing airway volume
•     Providing more space for tongue
•     Increasing volume of nasal passages
•     Aesthetic alignment of teeth

Maxillary expansion requires regular appointments with your TMJ specialist to ensure that you are on track with the treatment and to check on adjustments that need to be made. Using these devices, the Right Bite CPC has seen numerous successful cases of non-surgical maxillary expansion.

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Maxillary Skeletal Expander

When do you need a Maxillary Skeletal Expander?

When a person has a v-shaped upper jaw, with a high-arched palate and crowded teeth, there is a significant deficiency in the growth of their upper jaw which is called maxillary transverse deficiency. A narrow or constricted upper jaw reduces the space available for the teeth to fit, which leads to crowding and misalignment of the teeth. It can also have profound effects on nasal and sleep breathing. This may lead to insomnia, interrupted breathing during sleep, loud snoring or other irregular sleeping issues, which is generally termed as Sleep Apnea.

A Maxillary Skeletal Expander (MSE), is an oral device which is used to make predictable and profound expansion of the upper jaw and the nasal airway.  They use mini implants as anchors to expand narrow palates in adults without traditional jaw surgery.  This makes MSE a great option for patients who want to improve their bite, occlusion, breathing and airway disorders like Sleep Apnea without the fear of jaw surgery.

How does MSE work?

Constricted jaws result in narrowed air passages and nasal obstructions which hinders the normal breathing pattern. When an MSE device is placed in your palate, it aids in skeletal transverse expansion of the upper jaw. This makes more room in your mouth for the tongue and enables easy breathing. MSE also corrects any abnormalities in your bite and aesthetic problems due to narrow upper jaw by making space for aligning your teeth.

The experts in Sleep Medicine at The Right Bite CPC offer permanent solutions for Sleep Apnea and related breathing problems by providing you customized MSE appliance along with other advanced treatment options.

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What will happen if TMJ disorder is not treated?

TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) is a jaw joint, one on each side, acting as a hinge connecting the jaw to the skull. This disorder causes pain at the joints and to the jaw muscles. There is no one particular cause for this condition, and it can and does change from person to person and as such its treatment also varies.

What if it is left untreated? 

Left untreated, TMJ disorder can worsen, leading to excruciating levels of pain requiring immediate medical attention, possibly even surgery.

Untreated it can lead to other medical conditions. Self-medication to relieve the pain is a bad habit commonly found among TMJ patients and unfortunately if often leads to addiction. 

Constant and severe pain and the involuntary grinding of teeth also leads to sleep disturbance.

It can also adversely affect a person’s personal relationships, quality of life and also work performance, leading to depression.

Some patients consume only soft or liquid food or even not eat at all, leading to malnutrition and other eating disorders.

The constant clenching and grinding of teeth can lead to the worn teeth enamel and fractured teeth. TMJ patients also tend to favour one side of the jaw to the other leading to uneven muscle growth and swelling of the face. It also gives their face an uneven look.

As the TMJ is close to the ears, and it’s disorder can lead to symptoms like ringing or itching sensation of the ears. Body balance and vision can also be compromised.

This disorder can also cause serious jaw problems like Lock Jaw, where the jaw becomes permanently stuck, leading to a hospital visit.

All this is totally unnecessary as the disorder can be quickly and efficiently treated.

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Is age an influential factor of TMJ disorder?

Temporomandibular Joint (T.M.J) is a joint in the human jaw that acts as a hinge connecting the jaw to the skull. TMJ Disorders (T.M.J.D) is considered to involve pain in and around the jaw joint caused by spasming of facial muscles due to displaced TMJ. 

Earlier, it was believed that this disorder was more prevalent in women than men. But, it has been found to be not so. Both men and women are equally affected. 

Is age an influential factor?  Studies have shown peak prevalence in the middle-aged population. 

TMJ is not one disease, but a combination of many. It is classified into three disorders; namely, that of the muscle, disk and joint. And, at all three of these parts of the human body, degeneration occurs and progresses as the age of the person advances. If not diagnosed properly it is shown that 40-70 percent of the population over the age of 65 have TMJ degeneration. 

However, in the majority of the cases, there are no obvious clinical symptoms and the disorder resolves all by itself. But, in at least 15 percent of the cases the disease worsens. It is now believed that as body ages, the functional demands of TMJ may exceed the repair and remodeling capability of the body, leading to degeneration.

Women above 50, during their menopause, are more likely to suffer TMJ degeneration than men, due to extremely varying hormone levels. Muscle disorders among the elderly and their unwillingness to seek TMJ degeneration treatment are also factors. 

All this shows that while age, though influential, is just one of the many factors involved.

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How does TMJ affect facial muscle?

The temporomandibular joint is located on each side of the head. This connects the jaw to the skull, making it possible to chew, speak, swallow, and open and close the mouth. Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders or TMD are considered to be a group of conditions that would cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and muscles. These muscles control the jaw movement; hence it leads to facial pain. A TMJ disorder can cause pain in the head and neck as well.

Normally, the pain and discomfort caused due to TMJ disorders would be temporary. Hence, it could be relieved with self-care or nonsurgical treatments. Surgery will be suggested as a last resort to treat TMJ disorders.

Causes of TMD

Usually, the reason behind TMJ disorder is unknown. However, the painful TMJ disorder can occur under the following situations:

• When the disk erodes or moves out of its alignment 
• When the joint’s cartilage is damaged.
• When a blow or other impact damages the joint 

Facial muscles & TMJ disorders 

Usually, when people get stressed or due to Obstructive Sleep Apnoea the muscles would get tightened, especially the face and jaw muscles. This would lead to clenching of the teeth both on stress or during night resulting in pain or TMJ disorder. Any physical stress on the face and neck muscles.

TMD can wear down the teeth, disks, and bones. There will be excessive contractions in the muscles that would lead to accumulated muscle tissue. The tightness in the surrounding tissues would lead to poor lymphatic drainage, and at times causes skin conditions such as acne, rash, and cellulite. 

TMD can contribute to changes in the facial structure as the muscles would become disorganized with some overworking. The natural look of the face could be altered when the teeth shift, if a bone loss occurs, or if the bite and jaw are improper or off-balance.

It is crucial to have good circulation and coherence in the various layers of tissue as it would reflect in healthy and glowing skin. 

Treatment

Normally, the doctor would recommend specific facial exercises to help relieve the pain and to get back the muscles in position. Medications, Orthodontics and splints would also be suggested. Surgery is advised only if there is a complete lock jaw.

At The Right Bite Craniofacial Pain Care, the doctor and his team would provide the necessary treatment that could help relieve the pain caused on the facial muscles due to TMJ disorders.

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Lethargic all day long? Are you sleeping well enough?

If you are tired one day out of seven, that may be normal. However, if you are tired all day, every-day that could very well be a medical condition. The root cause of constant lethargy in several cases is often a lack of sleep. If you aren’t well rested during the night, your body simply will not have the energy for the coming day, after all, the very point of sleep is to act like a recharge mode of the body.

Now, you need to analyze why exactly it is that you aren’t getting enough sleep. If you’ve been facing severe pain in your neck, head and to some extent your teeth then it is likely you are afflicted by a condition known as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder.

Temporomandibular Joint is the joint that connects our upper and lower jaw. All the joints in our body begin to wear out at some point. Temporomandibular Joint Disorder is the condition wherein this particular joint begins to wear out causing pain in facial joint area, the teeth due to night grinding, neck and head. This may also manifest itself in the form of migraines.The discomfort caused by Temporomandibular Joint Disorder has been known to disturb the sleeping pattern in many patients.

If you or anyone you know may be experiencing these symptoms, please do reach out so we can get to the root of the problem and provide solutions.

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Say goodbye to sleep disorder

Sleep disorders are various conditions that restrict the ability to sleep well regularly. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is one of the major sleeping disorders and potentially a serious issue that is affecting lot of people.This disorder causes breathing to stop temporarily due to some obstruction. There could be multiple reason for OSA. While the person is asleep the throat muscles relax and blocks the airway or tongue moving back obstructing the airway due to narrow arch form which leads to the primary reason for obstructive sleep apnea. 

Symptoms of OSA
 People with sleep apnea will experience a lot of problems throughout the day, such as:

1.Drowsiness during day time
2.Lack of concentration during day time
3.Headache
4.Mood swings
5.Poor performance at the workplace or school
6.Hyperactivity in children
7.Disinterest in sex
8.Leg cramps
9.Night palpitations
10.High blood pressure
11.Snoring; loud or faint.
12.Clenching and grinding of teeth.
13.Restless Sleep.
14.Getting up often during sleep
15.Twisting and turning while Sleeping
16.Choking sensation during sleep.
17.Bed wetting in adults.
OSA could be a major reason for heart attacks.

Causes of OSA
 Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the throat muscles relaxes leading the tongue fall back and block the airway. This would lead to difficulty in breathing, and the person tends to wake up for a few seconds, which he/she will not remember the next day.

• Excess weight
• High blood pressure
• Narrow airway
• Smoking
• Nasal blockage
• Diabetes
• Hereditary factor
• Asthma
• Narrow arch form
• Previously treated Orthodontic patients with or without extraction.

Medical care
The aim of treating sleep apnea is to allow proper airflow during sleep. There are various measures to treat obstructive sleep apnea, such as:

• Weight loss
• Nasal decongestants
• Yoga
• Exercise regularly
• Quit smoking
• Try not to sleep on your back
• Avoid drinking alcohol several hours before you sleep

If these measures don’t improve the sleep pattern then, there are various treatments and few devices that could help treat obstructive sleep apnea.

1. Oral Devices like Silensor
2. DNA appliance
3. ALF
4. Maxillary Skeleton Expansion
5.Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) - this is managed with a face mask that is worn at night.

In the worse scenarios, doctors would recommend surgery. The most common type of surgery is Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), which involves the removal of extra tissues from the back of the throat, thus, enabling the airways to be open. There are other procedures as well to treat sleep apnea such as jaw surgery, upper airway stimulation, surgical opening in the neck, nasal surgery, removal of enlarged tonsils, and implants. 

Consult with a Sleep Specialist for more information.

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Are TMJ and TMD the Same Thing?

With all the fancy medical jargon that we often hear said on television, it is absolutely reasonable for us to be confused about the above terms. TemporoMandibular Joint (TMJ)and TemporoMandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) are related in nature however they are distinct in condition.Simply put, TMJ is a part of the body and TMD is the medical condition that effects this part.

Temporomandibular Joint, is the joint that connects our upper and lower jaw and like other joints in our body, the TMJ also gradually wears out itself due to various reasons. This may happen at a younger age in some people owing to genetic and other factors. Since this condition is rare it does not get a lot of attention from people. Most people often spend their lives visiting ENTs and other specialists only to realize that their pain persists. The most important thing when you have TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder is to detect it early and fix it.

The usual signs that accompany someone that has Temporomandibular Joint Disorder is frequent migraines, neck pain and head ache, often times this persistent pain may be unexplained and no root cause would be identified. In such cases it is wise to consult a TMJ specialist.

If you or anyone you know could be suffering from TMD, please do reach out to us for further enquiries.

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Misdiagnosing Ear Pain: Is It An Infection Or TMD?

Many people suffer from persistent ear pain even after trying medication and being ruled out any chances of having an ear infection. If you are one among them who have tried all sorts of medication and treatment options with minimal or no results, then your next consultation should be with a Temporomandibular Joint Specialist.

What Is TMJ?

 

The Temporomandibular Joint is the joint that connects the jaw to the skull. It is the joint that helps in the movement of the jaw which allows in chewing, eating and talking. When the joint is injured or damaged it leads to pain or disorder called Temporomandibular Joint syndrome (TMJS) or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD). TMJ is often called as “great imposter” because it shares so many symptoms with other conditions.

Causes Of TMD

 

• Misalignment of teeth or jaw
• Poor posture
• Teeth grinding
• Stress or anxiety
• Musculoskeletal disorders
• Orthodontic braces
• Improper Dental implant or prosthesis.

TMD And Ear Pain:

 

Nearly 80% of people with TMD report ear symptoms with ear pain, ear fullness, tinnitus being the most common symptom. Ear pain due to TMD and ear infection often share overlapping symptoms that make it hard to diagnose the actual cause. The symptoms include:

• A sensation of ear fullness
• Tinnitus or buzzing in the ears
• Ear Pain
• Diminished hearing

However there are certain differentiating conditions to distinguish between an ear infection and TMD. An ear infection is not so common in adults compared to children; an infection is more likely if they have recently recovered from cold or flu. Moreover, people often experience discharge and odour coming from the ears which are not in the case with TMD. If none of the symptoms are present, the other signs to diagnose it as a TMD include:

• Aching ear pain accompanied by head and neck pain
• Difficulty or pain while chewing
• Locking of the joints making it difficult to open or close mouth
• If the symptoms are persistent and do not respond to antibiotics
• Aching facial pain

If you think TMD might be causing ear pain and other related symptoms book an appointment with The Right Bite Craniofacial Pain Care center, the only firm in India that promotes Neuromuscular Dentistry. They offer a permanent solution to the problem trough their copyrighted treatment regimes.

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Do You Know Why It Is Important To Get An Immediate Treatment For Lock Jaws

Many consider oral issues as trivial cases and let 'time takeover' the problem. But by the time you realize the importance of treating your oral problems, it might have been too late. One such issue that is ignored by many is the case of locked jaws. Once you know more about the disorder, you will never consider it as trivial. Here's an informative description about Lock jaw.

What is Lock Jaw?

Lock Jaw is a disorder which causes improper functioning of the mouth where you are not able to open the mouth fully or close it. You may experience difficulties and pain or pressure while opening or closing the mouth. This disorder does not cause much harm but it can the pave way for other serious ailments. Lock Jaw is also called as Trismus.

What are the causes of Lock Jaw?

The fatal infection, tetanus is found out to be one of the main causes of lock jaw. Lock jaw occurs as one of the later stages of tetanus, after a while. Tetanus is not the only reason that causes lock jaw. Lock Jaw is also developed due to oral or jaw related issues too. That said, inflammation of the mouth is one of the major oral issues that cause lock jaw. Excess chewing or over mastication leads to inflammation of the mouth. The joints in the jaw can be affected by a disorder called Temporomandibular joint disorder, which in turn causes lock jaw. Other ailments like fever or illness that shows symptoms in the mouth can also cause this disorder. The reason is that the muscles of the jaw become exhausted due to the weak tissues and its swelling due to which it is unable to open the mouth fully resulting in lock jaw. One can also succumb to this disorder to a previous oral surgery and is common in people who've had their wisdom teeth removed.

What are the symptoms of lock jaw?

The common symptoms seen in the case of lock jaws are:

• The prime symptom, as mentioned before is the difficulty when opening or closing the mouth.
• You can also experience a tightness in your jaw.
• Weak swollen jaws is another symptom.

If you are experiencing these kinds of difficulties, consult a dentist immediately. Are you in search of a reliable place for getting the solution for mouth opening problems in Mumbai? Why don't you get your treatment for lock jaw in Bangalore from the best place? Yes, The Right Bite, in Bangalore has been providing phenomenal treatment for years now and has garnered the trust of thousands. They have an exceptionally brilliant team of dentists who delivers the best treatment with the support of modern technological advancements in the field. So, let's not wait any more.

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The Right Bite-ICCMO India "Learn NMD" Courses

Be eligible by completing Cluster-1 and Cluster-2 of the Right Bite-ICCMO India "Learn NMD" courses at The Right Bite, Cochin.

Dr. Rajesh Raveendranathan in coordination with Dr. Tatu Joy is organizing The Right Bite-ICCMO India "Learn NMD" courses. Earn your fellowship/mastership from the only NMD organisation in the world ICCMO- International college of Cranio Mandibular Orthopedics. The course is conducted as cluster 1 and cluster 2

• Cluster 1 includes courses 1,2,8 and 6 on 26th, 27th,28th and 29th July 2018
• Cluster 2 includes course 3 on 30th, 31st July 2018 and 1st August 2018.

Course Details

26th and 27th July: Course 1 (Introduction to NMD) and Course 2 (Addition NMD- The TENS BITE ORTHOTIC)
28th July: Course 8 (Reduction NMD- Disclusion Time Reduction)
29th July: Course 6 (Dental Sleep Medicine)
30th, 31st July and 1st August: Course 3 (Mandibular Kinesiology)

Payment Shedule

• Cluster 1- 74000/- (including GST)
• Cluster 2- 74000/- (including GST)

 Account Name - Indra Cranifacial Pain Relief India LLP.
                           HDFC Current account No.- 50200018603907
                           (IFSC: HDFC0004004)
                           Jawahar Nagar, Cochin-19, kerala.

Venue: The Right Bite, Cochin

 Neuromuscular Dentistry or NMD is all about making a harmonious atmosphere among the chewing muscles, tempero mandibular joint and teeth. 90% of all TMD is myogenous and therefore ought to be treated holistically. As a vicinity of our endeavour to popularise and promote the science of NMD, ICPRI is presently having the name "The Right Bite Craniofacial Pain Care" to become synonymous with the physiological approach to treating TMD and OSA.

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Free From TMJ Migraines With THE RIGHT BITE Craniofacial Pain Care

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is the joint that attaches your jaw to the bottom of your skull, allowing smooth movements of your mouth. It is present on both the sides. However, it so happens that sometimes the joints loosen and do not function properly, this results in a condition known as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD).

When do you know that you have displaced your TMJ?

• When you feel tenderness in your jaw

• Pain in the temporomandibular joints

• Pain in and around the ear

• Difficulty in chewing food

• Facial pain

• Locking of the joint.

Causes of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder

• Dislocation of the jaw

• Teeth are not lined up in order

• Habitual grinding of teeth

• Arthritis

The dislocation of the temporomandibular joint causes migraine headaches which can be difficult to tolerate. 

How can you tell it is a TMJ headache and not the other form of headaches?

TMJ disorder related headaches are generally confused with tension headaches, but by paying more attention to your symptoms you will be able to tell the two apart. TMJ headaches come with the following symptoms:

• A crackling sound when you move your jaw

• Stiffness in the temporomandibular joint

• Difficulty in opening and closing your mouth due to the stiffness

• Facial tenderness and pain

• Earache.

How To Ease TMD Pain?

• Chewing gums and keeping the momentum of your mouth

• Stress is a common trigger. So keeping stress at bay might help

• Massaging your jaw gently will increase the blood flow to the area and give some relief to the locked jaws

The stiffness and the headache you feel is not a minor problem and it should not be ignored. It is always advisable to seek treatment at the earliest.

THE RIGHT BITE Craniofacial Pain Care has the perfect solution for TMJ Migraines with TMJ specialist in Cochin at affordable cost. We have centers in Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Cochin, Manjeri and Malappuram.

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Sleep Apnea - The Hidden Danger

Sleeping is important for living beings as the energy restoration process take place at night, which helps in relaxation and energy restoration. so what if you are the one suffering from sleep apnea ? If you suffer from such disorder then take your treatment from the right place.

Let Us Look More About Sleep Apnea!!

What is sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea is known as a chronic sleep disorder which is developed when a person has a troubled breathing while sleeping. This condition reduces the continuous process of breathing while sleeping and adversely affects the brain and body as oxygen supply get reduced to these body parts. An apnea is a temporary pause in the breathing process. The Right Bite Craniofacial Pain Center, Bangalore has the facility to treat sleep apnea.

How many types of sleep apnea are?

Sleep apnea is of two types

·         Obstructive sleep apnea

·         Central sleep apnea

What is the effect of sleep apnea on the body?

Sleep apnea has many adverse effects on the body. Sleep apnea reduces the oxygen supply to the body and gives long-term adverse effect on the body such as

·         High blood pressure

·         Depression Heart disease

·         Stroke

·         Pre-diabetes and diabetes

Snoring is the most common symptom of sleep apnea. However, it is considered as a sign when snoring occurring with silent breathing pauses and gasping sounds or choking.  Some common symptoms are

·         Frequent and loud snoring

·         Fatigue

·         Daytime sleepiness

·         Insomnia

·         Morning headaches

How to diagnose sleep apnea?

Generally, people have not been received treatment or diagnosed with sleep apnea easily. A lab sleep study or a home sleep apnea test can diagnose the problem.  It is recommended to consult with a certified sleep physician to diagnose and treat sleep apnea. A sleep physician has expertise and training to handle such cases.

What are the treatments available for sleep apnea?

The treatments available for sleep apnea are

·         Continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) therapy

·         Oral appliance therapy

·         Frontline treatment of sleep apnea

·         Surgery

·         Weight management

·         Positional therapy

·         Changes in lifestyle

Sometimes, it is difficult to stay on particular treatment or treatment may not respond well towards sleep apnea, then it is recommended using cognitive behavioral therapy.

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Effective Treatment To Overcome Sleep Apnea,Bangalore

Sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder that develops when an individual breathing is troubled while sleeping. People affected with sleep apnea stop the continuous process of breathing while sleeping which further affects their brain and body as they may not receive enough oxygen. An apnea is a temporary pause in breathing. There are two types of sleep apnea

·         Obstructive sleep apnea

·         Central sleep apnea

The shortage of oxygen that the body receives can give adverse long-term effect on health. This includes

·         Heart disease

·         Stroke

·         High blood pressure

·         Depression

·         Pre-diabetes and diabetes

Snoring is the most common sign of sleep apnea. However, it is considered as a sign when snoring with occurring with silent breathing pauses and gasping sounds or choking.  Some common symptoms are

·         Frequent and loud snoring

·         Fatigue

·         Daytime sleepiness

·         Insomnia

·         Morning headaches

Generally, people have not been received treatment or diagnosed with sleep apnea easily. A lab sleep study or a home sleep apnea test can diagnose the problem.  It is recommended to consult with a certified sleep physician to diagnose and treat sleep apnea. A sleep physician has expertise and training to handle such cases.

The treatment of sleep apnea includes

·         Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy

·         Oral appliance therapy

·         Frontline treatment for sleep apnea

·         Surgery

·         Weight management

·         Positional therapy

·         Changes in lifestyle

Sleep apnea also has many risk factors. The main risk factor is having excess body weight. People who are obese or overweight have a high possibility of having sleep apnea. Common risk factors include

·         Overweight

·         Large size of neck

·         Middle age

·         Male gender

·         Hypertension

·         Family history

Sometimes, treatment may not respond well towards sleep apnea or it is difficult to stay on particular treatment, then the doctor may recommend cognitive behavioral therapy. A behavioral sleep specialist may help the person to remove those thoughts or behavior that prevents a person to sleep restfully.

The Right Bite Craniofacial Pain Center is one of the best centers to treat sleep apnea in Bangalore. The center has experienced and trained sleep physicians.

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How to get Rid of Migraine

A migraine headache is a primary headache disorder that affects around 15% of the population. Migraine has a tendency to recur in an individual and is become mild to severe if left untreated. Migraine can be one sided, throbbing, and aggravated by normal physical activity. Migraine can be associated with sound, light, and smell sensitivity and many patients will become nauseated with it. An early stage of migraine is known as aura, in which patients suffers with visual and sensory changes, before, during or after the headache. Aura is known as a warning sign of having migraine in future.

Women has nauseated with migraine about three times more frequently than in men. The duration of migraine can last from five hours to three days. Migraine is associated with the changes in the brain as well as to genetic causes. Patients with migraines have a tendency to be affected by certain migraine triggers, such as
 

• Hormonal changes in women
•  Food such as salty food, aged cheese 
•  Fasting or skipping meal
•  Food additives such as monosodium glutamate 
•  Drinks such as alcohol, red wine, caffeine 
•  Stress 
•  Sensory stimuli 
•  Changes in sleep pattern or environment 
•  Medications

A migraine begins in the mid brain area of the brain, known as “pain center”. The hyperactive nerve cells send out impulses to the blood vessels which leads the dilation of these vessels and the release of serotonin, prostaglandins, and other inflammatory substance that cause the pulsation painful. Certain brain cells that use serotonin as a messenger are associated with controlling attention, mood, pain and sleep. Thus, chronic changes in serotonin develop panic disorder, depression, and anxiety in people.

Symptomatic relief medication is used to provide relieve with migraine. Over the counter medication is effective in dealing with migraine. All the treatment medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor. Regular exercise is also helps in preventing migraine.

The Right Bite Craniofacial Pain Center, Bangalore is a best center for migraine Treatment in Banglore. The center has a team of qualified and experienced doctors to treat the problems related to headache.

                                      

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The right way to mould your career in dentistry

The realm of dentistry has grown to accommodate the working of muscles and nerves associated with the jaws and its joints. Named Neuromuscular Dentistry, this branch of dental medicine is all set to bring a huge relief to people suffering from TMD (Temporo Mandibular Disorder), occlusion issues and all the discomfort associated with it. 

In a time when various fields of dentistry such as cosmetic dentistry and smile design has gained vast popularity Neuromuscular Dentistry takes it to the next level with easier treatment techniques to treat aesthetically and physically upsetting issues such as bite problems, teeth and jaw misalignment disorders.

Opting for undergoing an NMD course, not only helps you stand apart in the competitive field of dentistry, it offers your doctor heart, the much needed satisfaction of being able to heal the pain with a less complicated and simplified process.

With more patients preferring non invasive techniques to treat conditions such as temporomandibular joint disorders, neuromuscular dentistry courses are gaining importance. They help in providing dental professionals with a definite edge in widening their scope of work as well as knowledge.

Neuromuscular Dentistry (NMD) Course

The goal of NMD course includes educating the dental professionals in treating various issues of jaws without having to use the scalpel. They offer detailed knowledge and hands on experience in the various treatment techniques of NMD. The courses include teachings on the holistic approach of NMD in treating various conditions of occlusions and sleep apnoea.

The courses include an introduction to the topic with a webinar spanning an hour and hands on training of about two days. The courses are conducted on two levels. Each of these levels consists of two modules, each dealing with the various aspects of the treatment methodology. Every module in the course curriculum is completed in two days.

The Right Bite Craniofacial Pain Care has taken up the initiative to train dental professionals to popularise the use of NMD treatment, under leadership of Dr. Rajesh Raveendran.  The course is available at Delhi, Bangalore and Cochin at a fee of Rs 51525, which is all inclusive of taxes, certificates and meals included.

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Neuromuscular Dentistry Courses in India

    Neuromuscular Dentistry is a form of dentistry that involves correcting dysfunctions of misalignment to reduce the stress placed on the muscles that connect tissues to the jaw. The jaw is realigned by reducing the stress and tension that's placed on the muscles and bones.
The procedure

 The procedure involves the examination of the jaw using several computerized instruments to measure the jaw movements and jaw muscles to determine the extent of the problem. After determining the extent of problem dentist establish a ''physiologic rest position'' for jaw to reduce the stress on the muscles connected to the hard tissue within the jaw joint.

    NMD is a theory that changes the occlusion relieving the condylar pressure from the retodiscal pad in the TMJ space and relaxing the hypertonic facial muscles. Thus NMD helps to eliminate headache and neck-ache
Conditions that benefits from NMD
Neuromuscular dentistry is more than just realigning the jaw. It can benefit the following conditions:

• Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome
• Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Intra Oral Defects

    ICPRI is the only firm that promotes Neuromuscular Dentistry in India. ICPRI makes every effort to provide high quality dental care for patients. ICPRI aim to create awareness among the people as well as doctors about Neuromuscular Dentistry. ICPRI now got the brand name ''The right Bite Craniofacial Pain Care'' as a part of their endeavour  to promote and popularize the science of NMD.
    Under the expertise of Dr Rajesh Raveendranathan, The Right Bite CPC, offers training course for NMD. The NMD course is conducted in eight levels,
Course 1:- Introduction to NMD
Course 2:- Addition NMD -the tens bite orthotic
Course 3:- The right bite with TENS, EMG, ESG and Kinesiography
Course 4:- 2nd Phase - Prosthodontia
Course 5:- 2nd Phase - Orthodontia
Course 6:- Dental Sleep Medicine
Course 7:- Craniofacial Epigenetics & Pneumopedics (the DNA Appliance) with biomodelling solutions
Course 8:- Reduction NMD-DTR (Disclusion Time Reduction)

   These training program are available at various cities like Cochin, Bangalore and Delhi. For more details of the course, location and dates.

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NMD (Neuromuscular Dentistry) Courses at ICPRI

While conventional dentistry deals with an evaluation of teeth, gums and bones, they are often inadequate to deal with the nuances of temporomandibular joint and other related disorders. Neuromuscular Dentistry (NMD) is a field of dentistry which deals with muscles and nerves that help in the positioning and movement of jaws and jaw joints.

NMD is a holistic approach towards treatment of temporomandibular disorders without involving surgical procedures. They involve the reprogramming the muscles of mastication and helps with the treatment of sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnoea. 

The decision to learn NMD (Neuromuscular Dentistry) course would enable a dentist to widen his scope of work to efficient correction of misalignments in jaws, nerves, muscles, joints and teeth. It helps in dealing with temporomandibular disorders more effectively. This is achieved by NMD with a thorough evaluation of the relationship between TMJ, nerves and muscles.
Scope of NMD
NMD offers a permanent solution for pains and discomforts caused due to TMD and bite issues, which cannot be treated effectively with conventional dentistry. The other benefits of the field include the following: -

• Use of Ultra Low Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation (ULF-TENS) for the relief from pain or muscle spasms caused due to TMD.
• Use of orthotic to stabilise the alignment of jaws.
• Use of permanent bite stabilisation methods like Coronoplasty, Removable Overlay Partials, advanced orthodontics and so on.

NMD (Neuromuscular Dentistry) Course at ICPRI
Indra Craniofacial Pain Relief India Pvt Limited (ICPRI), offers NMD courses with the aim to promote the science for a physiological approach for correction of NMD and obstructive sleep apnoea. The training course of NMD is conducted in two levels, with each level involving two modules. Each module of the course is covered in 2 days. 
The training programs are available at Delhi, Cochin and Bangalore in the month of May 2017.
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Say Good Bye Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder wherein you might feel breathing pauses, here the process of breathing becomes shallow at times. It might suddenly return to normalcy, after a small break, with a choke or a loud snort. This might result in you being left behind with a poor and uneven sleep, resulting in tiredness all the day.

Symptoms

Waking up suddenly from sleep after losing breath or choking during sleep and loud snoring are all considered to be signs of sleep apnea. The tendency to sleep during daytime and fatigue are also signs of sleep apnea.

Causes

Overweight can be a reason for sleep apnea. Age and thickness of the neck are regarded as the causes for sleep apnea. People who are fat or obese are highly likely to have this disorder. People, older than 50 years of age, are also said to have a higher possibility of picking up sleep apnea. Experts believe that people with their neck circumference greater than 40cm might also become sleep apnea patients.

Treatment

The treatment for this disorder is usually decided only after conclusions are made whether it has come with some complementary disorders like diabetes, heart diseases, blood pressure or even a stroke. Changes in the life style, use of mouth pieces or breathing devices or surgeries are the available treatments for sleep apnSaea.

IndraCraniofacial Pain Relief is very famous for treating sleep apnea and related disorders and has quite been at the same standard time and over. The clinic has made a space for itself in the field of treatments for sleep apnea. The prescription and use of oral devices can be done only with good knowledge and in crafting such devices, perfection is needed. This is what Indra Craniofacial Pain Relief provides its customers with.

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