If you’re experiencing persistent jaw pain, frequent headaches, or clicking sounds when you chew, you may be dealing with TMJ disorder (TMD)—a common but often misunderstood condition. At Designer Smiles in Fargo, Dr. Jeff Harrie and his team are dedicated to...
If you’ve ever experienced jaw pain, clicking sounds when chewing, or difficulty opening your mouth, you might be dealing with TMJ dysfunction. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to your skull, enabling essential functions like speaking, chewing, and...
What is sleep apnea? It’s a potentially health-threatening condition in which your breathing periodically stops while you sleep. How do you know if you have sleep apnea? Read through these common symptoms. They may help you determine if you need to go see your medical...
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is a scale that can measure daytime sleepiness based off of your total score on a questionnaire. The questionnaire is made up of eight possible situations, each of which you give a score of 0-3 based on your likelihood to fall asleep...
There is an epidemic of poor sleep in the U.S. Long-term sleep deficits put men and women at risk of considerable health problems. If you have a chronic issue that keeps you from getting restorative sleep, don’t dismiss it. Two sleep disorders that are typically...
It’s estimated that 50% of people snore at some point during their life. Sleep apnea is a more serious, but also common sleep disorder. Snoring and sleep apnea are related. Many individuals who snore also have sleep apnea. But there are important differences....
