Dr. Jerry Mulder, Author at TMJ

Serving Patients in the areas of Grand Rapids, Holland, and Big Rapids MI Do your roommates or your spouse complain about noises you make with your teeth while you sleep? Are you wondering what might be happening? The Grand Rapids dentists at TMJ & Sleep Disorders of Michigan can reveal problems you may have with snoring, teeth grinding, or sleep apnea. We look for signs of worn or broken teeth, excessive wear, a pie-crust tongue and bony growths along the jawline, all of which can be signs of bruxism or a sleep-breathing disorder. We can also assess your airway for...

Dr. Jerry Mulder

TMJ

Dealing with Headaches and Jaw Pain through the Holidays

Serving Patients in the areas of Grand Rapids, Holland, and Big Rapids MI It’s in the middle of the night and you can’t sleep. During the day your head aches and your jaws throb. What’s causing this pain and what can you do about it? Your TMJ dentist in Grand Rapids at TMJ & Sleep Disorders of Michigan would like to share with you some insight on TMJ disorder, it’s causes, and what you can do about it to get through the holidays and beyond. What is TMJ disorder? TMJ disorders involves a dysfunction of the jaw joints also known...

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Sleep

Reasons to be Thankful for Sleep

Serving Patients in the areas of Grand Rapids, Holland, and Big Rapids MI As a child, you might have railed against bedtime and naptime. After adulthood begins, however, getting sleep often becomes one of life’s finest luxuries. As Thanksgiving approaches, your sleep dentistry doctors at TMJ & Sleep Disorders of Michigan have compiled this list of five reasons why you should be thankful for good sleep. Sleep increases your metabolism Getting the proper amount of sleep is a crucial component of any fitness and weight-loss plan. If you are not sleeping enough on a nightly basis, it places additional stress...

Dr. Jerry Mulder

TMJ

Why are my Jaws Sore when I Wakeup

Serving Patients in the areas of Grand Rapids, Holland, and Big Rapids MI When you wake up, do your jaws feel sore? Does your head hurt? Do your teeth ever feel tender or sensitive? These are all warning signs of a more serious condition known as bruxism, which occurs while you sleep and results in clenching and grinding of the teeth. Many Americans, even children, experience bruxism and don’t even realize that they have it! Your Grand Rapids TMJ doctors at TMJ & Sleep Disorders of Michigan want you to know more about this serious condition, how it affects your...

Dr. Jerry Mulder

Sleep Evaluation

Driving Drowsy as Bad as Driving Drunk

Serving Patients in the areas of Grand Rapids, Holland, and Big Rapids MI We’ve all been there, skimped on sleep a night or two to meet a deadline, enjoy a late night out, or maybe up all night to take care of a sick child, but not getting enough sleep has severe, even potentially deadly consequences. Researchers estimate that 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. sleep fewer than 7 hours a night, which impairs their driving the next day. Your sleep doctors at TMJ & Sleep Disorders of Michigan want to share some insightful information with you regarding the...

Dr. Jerry Mulder

Sleep

How to help your child stay well-rested this Halloween

Serving Patients in the areas of Grand Rapids, Holland, and Big Rapids MI Who doesn’t love Halloween? The candy, the trick-or-treating, fall festivals, pumpkin carving, and more! The festivities can be enjoyed with friends or family, and even the littles can take part. But, getting enough sleep may be difficult for children with the late night Halloween adventures. Your sleep apnea doctors in Grand Rapids at TMJ & Sleep Disorders of Michigan want you to know how you can help your child stay well-rested this Halloween, and what to do if you still find that they are fatigued throughout the...

Dr. Jerry Mulder

Sleep Apnea

Consequences of Sleep Deprivation

Serving Patients in the areas of Grand Rapids, Holland, and Big Rapids MI In a fast-paced society, it is no wonder many of us struggle to achieve enough sleep every night. However, for some people, their sleep deprivation may not be due to a busy schedule and late nights, but a more serious health problem known as obstructive sleep apnea. We all need adequate sleep each night to function every day and live healthier lives. Your sleep apnea dentists in Grand Rapids want you to know about the consequences of sleep deprivation, and what you can do about it. Health...

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Sleep

What you need to know about Sleep

Serving Patients in the areas of Grand Rapids, Holland, and Big Rapids MI Sleep makes everyone feel better. When you have slept well, you feel rested, rejuvenated, and energized. Sadly, many of us treat sleep as an afterthought, as if it were something that we could catch up on later when there’s time. However, here is the bottom line, sleep is essential to our well-being; it affects our memory and our weight control, among other aspects of our health. Here are some important facts about sleep that you might not know. And, if you find that you aren’t getting the...

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TMJ

The Real Cost of TMJ

Serving Patients in the areas of Grand Rapids, Holland, and Big Rapids MI Temporomandibular joint disorder (also known as TMJ disorder or TMD) often causes its sufferers chronic, debilitating pain. However, did you know that a case of TMJ disorder also could cause a sleep breathing disorder like sleep apnea? Your TMJ doctors at TMJ & Sleep Disorders of Michigan want to use our knowledge to explain how sleep apnea—and other issues—can manifest from a case of TMJ disorder. TMJ disorder is more common than you might think According to statistics compiled by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial...

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TMJ

Why your TMJ could be Undiagnosed for Years

Serving Patients in the areas of Grand Rapids, Holland, and Big Rapids MI Known as TMJ disorder or TMD, temporomandibular joint disorder affects more people than you may think—and many who suffer from the disorder may not even know they have it. According to the website of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, estimates suggest that more than 10 million Americans suffer from TMD. Many suffer from TMD and its consequences for decades before receiving an accurate diagnosis. Some people may never have TMJ disorder diagnosed, meaning they live with the ailment and the chronic, debilitating pain it...

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Driving Drowsy as Bad as Driving Drunk

How to help your child stay well-rested this Halloween

Consequences of Sleep Deprivation

What you need to know about Sleep

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