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3 Breathing Exercises for Sleep

3 Breathing Exercises for Sleep

If you have ever found yourself lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, and struggling to fall asleep, you are not alone. Millions of people deal with restless nights, and the solution may be simpler than you think. Breathing exercises for sleep can calm your nervous...

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What is Sleep bruxism?

What is Sleep bruxism?

If you or a loved one grinds teeth during the night, you are not alone. Sleep bruxism affects millions of people, and many do not even realize it is happening. I am Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a periodontist at TMJ Sleep Centre SFV in Northridge, California, and I help...

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Sleep Deprivation and Mental Health

Sleep Deprivation and Mental Health

Sleep affects every part of your body, but its impact on your brain and emotions is especially powerful. As Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a periodontist and sleep specialist here at TMJ & Sleep Centre of San Fernando Valley in Northridge, California, I see patients every...

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Treating TMJ Without Surgery

Treating TMJ Without Surgery

If you wake up with a sore jaw, hear clicking when you chew, or feel tension radiating from your temples to your neck, you may be dealing with a temporomandibular joint disorder. The good news is that relief is often possible without surgery. I am Dr. Farshid Ariz,...

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The Role of the Tongue in Sleep

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...

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Soft Diet Recipes for Jaw Recovery

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...

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Sleep Apnea Symptoms in Men

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...

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Dizziness and Vertigo from TMJ

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...

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What is Airway Dentistry?

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....

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about the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of San Fernando Valley

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.