TMJ Blog

If your child struggles with focus, restlessness, or impulsive behavior, the first thought might be ADHD. But what if the real cause is a sleep disorder hiding in plain sight? At our practice in Northridge, I see this pattern regularly. I'm Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a...

If you have ever experienced a dull ache behind your eye or sharp pain around your eye socket, you may not immediately think about your jaw. Yet TMJ eye pain is more common than many people realize. At our practice in Northridge, Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a...

If you have ever woken up with a sour taste in your mouth, a burning feeling in your chest, or a choking sensation at night, you are not alone. Many of our patients in Northridge experience these symptoms and wonder if something more than heartburn is going on. The...

If you wake up with a stiff neck or dull ache that follows you through the day, your pillow may be the hidden cause. I'm Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a periodontist at the TMJ & Sleep Centre of San Fernando Valley in Northridge, California. While my primary focus is on TMJ...

Central sleep apnea is a condition that many people have never heard of, yet it affects thousands of Americans every year. I am Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a periodontist at the TMJ & Sleep Centre of San Fernando Valley in Northridge, California. My team and I work closely...

If you deal with jaw tension, clicking, or soreness, you are not alone. Millions of people experience temporomandibular joint (TMJ) discomfort at some point in their lives. As a periodontist at TMJ & Sleep Centre of San Fernando Valley, I — Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD —...

If you have ever wondered why some nights you sleep deeply and other nights you toss and turn, the answer may be closer than you think. Hormones and sleep share a powerful connection that affects how you feel every single day. I am Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a...