Sleep and TMJ

If you wake up with a sore jaw, hear a clicking sound when you chew, or struggle with chronic headaches, you might be dealing with TMJ disorder. It is a frustrating condition that affects how you eat, speak, and sleep. As a dental professional here in Northridge, I...

As a healthcare provider dedicated to the holistic wellness of my patients, I often see people surprised when I ask about their sleep habits during a dental exam. You might wonder, "Dr. Ariz, why does my dentist care about how I sleep?" The answer is actually quite...

Living with jaw pain can feel like an endless cycle. You wake up with a headache, your jaw clicks while you eat breakfast, and by the end of the day, the tension in your face is unbearable. If you are reading this, you have probably decided that enough is enough. As...

As a healthcare professional dedicated to the well-being of our community here in Northridge, I often find myself having conversations that go far beyond just gum health. While my primary focus is functioning as your trusted Periodontist, I look at the mouth as the...

Welcome to my blog. I am Dr. Farshid Ariz, and if you are reading this, you or a loved one might be dealing with facial pain that just doesn’t seem to go away. In my years practicing as a periodontist here in Northridge and serving the wonderful communities of the San...

Waking up with a stiff jaw or hearing that dreaded "pop" when you yawn isn't just annoying—it can completely derail your day. If you live here in Northridge or the surrounding communities like Porter Ranch and Granada Hills, you know how busy life can get. The last...