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Hello, I am Dr. Bruce Vafa. Welcome to my blog. Today, I want to talk about a subject that comes up quite often in my

When patients walk into my office complaining of jaw pain, clicking sounds, or headaches, we often start by looking at the obvious culprits: stress, teeth

Have you ever woken up with a sore jaw, a dull headache, or sensitive teeth, even though you just spent eight hours in bed? You

As a holistic dentist, I meet patients every single day who are tired of living with unexplained headaches, clicking jaws, and facial pain. If you

As a healthcare professional dedicated to oral and facial health, I often meet patients who are confused and exhausted by a pain they simply cannot

When patients walk into my office complaining of chronic headaches, jaw clicking, or ear pain, they often think stress is the only culprit. While stress

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,

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

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

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

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

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

Living and working here in the heart of Los Angeles, I see firsthand how the Beverly Hills lifestyle is truly unique. We live in a

As a dentist who has spent years helping patients find relief from pain, I know that few things are as frustrating as a jaw that

When I talk to my patients about their health, sleep often comes up. But there is a specific conversation I find myself having over and

Have you ever opened your mouth to yawn or take a big bite of a burger, only to hear a loud click? It can be

As a dentist, one of the most common complaints I hear during morning appointments isn’t about cavities or crooked teeth. It is about jaw pain,

If you have ever suffered from a debilitating headache, you know that it is more than just pain; it puts your entire life on pause.

Have you ever woken up with a throbbing headache that feels like it’s coming from your teeth, even though your dentist said your cavities are

Is Botox for TMJ the Solution You’ve Been Waiting For? If you have ever woken up with a sore jaw, a pounding headache, or teeth

You Are Using the Machine, So Why Are You Still Tired? I see it all the time in my practice. A patient walks in, looking

Living with chronic jaw pain can feel like a heavy cloud hanging over your sunny Beverly Hills day. I see it all the time in

When patients walk into my office complaining of jaw pain, they often expect a quick conversation about teeth grinding or stress. However, as I begin

You’re Stressed, Your Jaw is Clenched, and Your Head is Pounding—There’s a Connection If you’re living in Beverly Hills or the surrounding Los Angeles area,

You’re Not Alone—And Your Pain Might Have One Hidden Source Do you wake up with a pounding headache? Does your neck feel stiff and sore?

Hello, I’m Dr. Bruce Vafa. In my practice as a holistic dentist and TMJ specialist here in Beverly Hills, I help patients find real, lasting

Understanding Your Jaw Pain: A Personalized Approach Have you ever woken up with a sore jaw, or felt pain when chewing your favorite foods? If

Introduction: More Than Just a Night Guard When most people think about temporomandibular joint (TMJ) treatment, they picture a simple night guard—a generic plastic device