TMJ Blog
The Role of the Tongue in Sleep
Have you ever thought about where your tongue rests inside your mouth right now? Most people never consider it. Yet the position of your tongue — especially during sleep — can shape your breathing, your jaw health, and how well you rest each night. I'm Dr. Farshid...
Soft Diet Recipes for Jaw Recovery
If you live with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, you already know how painful something as simple as eating can feel. Chewing tough steak or biting into a crunchy apple may trigger sharp pain, clicking, or locking in your jaw. The good news is that a soft food...
Sleep Apnea Symptoms in Men
Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders affecting men today, yet many cases go undiagnosed for years. I'm Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a periodontist at TMJ & Sleep Centre of SFV in Northridge, California, and I work with men every week who are surprised...
Dizziness and Vertigo from TMJ
If you have ever felt dizzy or off-balance and wondered whether your jaw could be the cause, you are not alone. Many patients who visit our office at TMJ & Sleep Centre of SFV in Northridge ask this very question. I am Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a periodontist who...
What is Airway Dentistry?
If you or a loved one struggles with snoring, daytime fatigue, or restless sleep, airway dentistry may hold the answers you have been looking for. I am Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a periodontist at TMJ & Sleep Centre of San Fernando Valley in Northridge, California....
5 Relaxation Techniques for Jaw Pain
If you've ever woken up with a sore jaw, felt tension in your face during a stressful day, or heard a clicking sound when you chew, you're not alone. Millions of people deal with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) discomfort, and finding effective relaxation for TMJ can...
Can Braces Fix 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...
Weight Gain and Sleep Apnea
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...
Preparing for Your First TMJ Visit
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...
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Stephanie
5.0 ★★★★★
I first heard about this place when my jaw developed severe pain.l, and it would lock up and I could barely eat!!! In the short time of 12 weeks the pain was entirely gone... and my jaw stops locking up I’m so thankful so Dr. Ariz and this treatment everyone is so nice and friendly highly recommend!
Johnathan
5.0 ★★★★★
Dr. Ariz is a great doctor who knows what hes doing. I came in with a bunch of pain with tmj and now im way better.
Maranda
5.0 ★★★★★
The whole staff is great. They have been so helpful and thorough as far as fixing my TMJ disorder. You really get a lot of care so it's definitely worth the money to not be in constant pain. I've only been going a few weeks and can already feel a huge difference.