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 …

CHICAGO PEDIATRIC MIGRAINE: Sphenopalatine Ganglion Nerve Block for the Treatment of Pediatric Migraine Headaches

Reprinted from  “I Hate Headaches  website”   http://wwwihateheadaches.org Authored by: Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AACFP, D,ABIPM A new 2021 three-year retrospective study of the use of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks (SPG Blocks) showed that this minimally invasive procedure had excellent results in a pediatric migraine population. (abstract below) The Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) also supplies innervation to the Pineal Gland and may …

Chicago TMJ Specialist? Neuromuscular Dentistry Specialist?

There is no specialty in either TMJ or Neuromuscular Dentistry according to Dr Ira L Shapira a leading TMJ practitioner in the Chicago area. Learn more at these links: Is There A Specialty of Neuromuscular Dentistry? What Exactly is Neuromuscular Dentistry? What is Dental Sleep Medicine and How are They Connected? NEUROMUSCULAR DENTISTRY (originally published in the American Equilibration Society …

spg blocks research

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 …

Orofacial Pain, TMD, TMJ, Headaches, Migraines and More: Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana

This was originally published on ThinkBetterLife.com What is Orofacial Pain and how does it relate to TMJ Disorders and Headaches. the term Craniofacial pain, is also commonly used by dental groups as well as universities such as Tufts. According to the Academy of Orofacial Pain the term covers the following subjects that I have expanded on: 1. TMJoint Disorders or …

What to Look For In A TMJ Dentist: Do Not Let Poor Quality of Life Continue, You Deserve A Better Life

Originally Posted on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TMJ/comments/3jkv0u/what_to_look_for_in_a_tmj_dentist/ What to look for in a TMJ Dentist (self.TMJ) submitted 1 day ago * by TMJ-Doc When looking for a TMJ dentist you should understand that there are numerous philosophies about occlusion. The primary concern is relief of symptoms not philosophy. All TMJ Doctors should thoroughly understand Myofascial Pain Treatment including Spray and Stretch techniques …

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 …