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TMJ Exercises

TMJ Exercises for Pain Relief at Home

February 1, 2026

Hello there! I am Dr. Bruce Vafa. Over the years in my practice, I have met countless patients walking through my doors clutching their jaws,

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Untreated Sleep Apnea

The Danger of Untreated Sleep Apnea

January 29, 2026

As a doctor, I often hear patients tell me they feel “fine” even though they snore loudly or wake up feeling exhausted. We tend to

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Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal Neuralgia vs. TMJ: Knowing the Difference

January 26, 2026

As Dr. Bruce Vafa, I welcome you to my dental health blog. In my years of practice, I have met countless patients who come into

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TMJ Ear Pain

Can TMJ Cause Ear Pain and Tinnitus?

January 20, 2026

As a dentist, I often meet patients who are frustrated and confused. They come into my office holding their jaw, but they tell me about

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Oral Appliance Therapy

Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnea Explained

January 17, 2026

Hi, I am Dr. Bruce Vafa. Over my years of practicing dentistry, I have met countless patients who tell me the same story. They go

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Posture and TMJ

The Role of Posture in TMJ Disorders

January 14, 2026

The Hidden Link Between Your Spine and Your Jaw When patients walk into my office complaining of jaw pain, they are often surprised when I

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Specialized in TMJ and Joint Disorders

Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome

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