TMJ Blog

If you deal with jaw pain, clicking, or tension headaches, you already know how frustrating TMJ disorders can be. At the TMJ & Sleep Centre of San Fernando Valley, I'm Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a periodontist serving patients in Northridge and the surrounding...

Many patients walk into our office in Northridge and ask a simple but important question: does TMJ change the way my face looks? The answer may surprise you. Temporomandibular joint disorders can absolutely affect the shape, symmetry, and overall appearance of your...

If you wake up with a sore jaw, feel tightness in your face during the day, or notice your jaw muscles cramping, you are not alone. Jaw pain is one of the most common complaints we hear from patients at our practice in Northridge. I am Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a...

If you have ever experienced waking up gasping for air in the middle of the night, you know how alarming it can feel. Your heart races, your chest feels tight, and for a few seconds you wonder what just happened. The good news is that you are not alone — and there are...

If you use an oral appliance or CPAP to manage sleep apnea, keeping it fresh and sanitary is one of the simplest things you can do to protect your health. I'm Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a periodontist at TMJ & Sleep Centre of San Fernando Valley in Northridge, California....

If you live with widespread body pain and also experience jaw discomfort, you are not alone. Fibromyalgia and TMJ disorders frequently occur together, and understanding this connection can open the door to more effective treatment. I am Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a...

Mouth taping has become one of the most talked-about sleep trends in recent years. Patients at our TMJ & Sleep Centre of San Fernando Valley in Northridge ask about it almost every week. I'm Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a periodontist who works closely with patients dealing...

At our TMJ & Sleep Centre of San Fernando Valley, one of the most powerful diagnostic tools we rely on is the CBCT scan for TMJ evaluation. I'm Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a periodontist practicing in Northridge, California, and I want to share why cone beam computed...

If you live with diabetes or have been told you are at risk, you may not realize how closely your sleep health is connected to your blood sugar. As a periodontist at TMJ & Sleep Centre of San Fernando Valley, I'm Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, and I work with patients in...