MENOPAUSE: Relief of Hot Flashes, Irritability and Anxiety Is Key To Improved Sleep

100+ year old medical treatment is safe and can restore balance menopausal women as well as those suffering from chronic stress. The Stellate Ganglion Block has been termed “The God Block” because of its amazing effects on many Veterans with PTSD. The Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block has been termed “The Miracle Block” because of the incredible effects it has on a …

VIVOS: DNA and mRNA Appliances In TMJ Disorder Patients. A Rational Long Term Approach To Treatment of Sleep Apnea and TMD. Patient Testimonials

TMJoint (TMJ) Disorder patients and Sleep Apnea Patients have a common developmental pathway.  My practice focuses on improving physiological parameters and quality of life in adults from adolescence and throughout their life. I want to clearly emphasize that while I work with adults the most important time to address these issues is in Children and Infants.  I originally became involved …

DNA and RNA Appliances: Vivos Appliance Testimonials

It is well established that the DNA and RNA are very effective at using Epigeneetic Orthopedics to three dimensionally grow the maxilla and create a larger airway in a process called Pneumopedics. These amazing appliances are being used to increase nasal airway, decrease snoring and sleep apnea, correct forward head posture and create full wide healthy smiles. The DNA and …

Hate Headaches? Hate Migraines? Visit www.IHateHeadaches.org

The website www.IHateHeadaches.org has had a facelift and is being updated. It is an excellent resource for all Headache and Migraine Patients as well as patients with TMJ disorders / TMD. Find the answers you have been searching for. The blog has excellent information on the use of Sphenopalatine Ganglon Blocks for treating and preventing headaches, migraines, anxiety and much …

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Neuromuscular dentistry and the role of the autonomic nervous system: Sphenopalatine ganglion blocks and neuromodulation. An International College of Cranio Mandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO) position paper

Originally published at CRANIO® The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice ISSN: 0886-9634 (Print) 2151-0903 (Online) Journal homepage: https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/ycra20 2019, VOL. 37, NO. 3, 201–206 https://doi.org/10.1080/08869634.2019.1592807 POSITION PAPER Neuromuscular dentistry and the role of the autonomic nervous system: Sphenopalatine ganglion blocks and neuromodulation. An International College of Cranio Mandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO) position paper Ira L. Shapira DDS, D, ABDSM, D, AAPM, …

Neuromuscular Dentistry and the Autonomic Nervous System

Neuromuscular Dentistry utilizes a tool called the Myomonitor, an Ultra Low Frequency (ULF) TEN Shat stimulates and relaxes the muscles fed by the fifth (trigeminal nerve) and seventh (facial nerve) cranial nerves. This is extremely important as it is this relaxation that allows both rest position, mandibular trajectory to be established and used to find Myocentric Bite. The Myocentric bite …

New Study Shows Promising Results for Treatment of Primary Headaches with Melatonin.

This is one more piece of a puzzle to Cure and/or Eliminate completely the problem of chronic headaches and migraines.  See patient testimonial videos below. This study is very interesting as it applies to primary headaches both tension and migraine headaches. Both types are ultimately regulated by the Trigeminal Nerve. The use of Melatonin which is very safe and inexpensive …

NEUROMUSCULAR DENTISTRY (originally published in the American Equilibration Society magazine)

Neuromuscular Dentistry NEUROMUSCULAR DENTISTRY (originally published in the American Equilibration Society magazine) This is a reprint of a previously published article. Please visit my New Website for my New Highland Park office. www.thinkBetterLife.com Ira L Shapira DDS, DABDSM, DAAPM, FICCMO Neuromuscular Dentistry remains an enigma to many dentists who do not understand the purposes of the electrodes, the TENS, the …

Neuromuscular Dentistry

NEUROMUSCULAR DENTISTRY (originally published in the American Equilibration Society magazine) Ira L Shapira DDS, DABDSM, DAAPM, FICCMO These are Video Testimonials of TMJ and Orofacial Pain Patients Treated By Dr Shapira: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk9Bfz6pklC7_UluWFHzLrg/videos Neuromuscular Dentistry remains an enigma to many dentists who do not understand the purposes of the electrodes, the TENS, the computers and more.  It has unfairly become a …