Although the name of our practice highlights Dr. Abdulla’s expertise in treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) holistically, she is just as expert in the treatment of TMJ disorders (TMDs). Frankly, we think it’s only right that a dentist who’s well-versed in one of...
When you’ve got TMJ pain and dysfunction getting in the way of your daily activities, your immediate and overwhelming concern is just to make the pain stop. Your next concern? Keep it from coming back. To succeed in that second mission, it’s vital to work with a...
Despite all the chatter these days about banning TikTok, the video platform remains as popular as ever. And let’s face it: While there’s no shortage of junk content on TikTok, there’s a lot of entertaining stuff, too. And, of course, influencers galore. So. Many....
We’ve talked before about the relationship between TMJ disorders (TMDs) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - not to mention the links between apnea and systemic health - but OSA is hardly the only condition associated with jaw joint problems. Anxiety and depression...
Over the years, Dr. Abdulla has helped hundreds of patients find long term relief from TMJ pain. Most often, treatment involves oral appliance therapy enhanced by supportive therapies such as ultrasound and myofascial release. The typical patient experiences...
When you’ve got a killer headache, it can sort of feel like this: https://youtube.com/shorts/uei_MLXudeM Or maybe this: https://www.tiktok.com/@prettylush/video/7100374193681763589 Or even this: https://www.tiktok.com/@turbotok69/video/7097926340464119046 The only...
In biological dentistry, biocompatibility matters. We want to be sure that any material or technique we use supports your overall health and well-being, as well as improves the quality of your smile and bite. So we don’t place “silver” mercury amalgam fillings or...
Chronic headaches. Face, jaw, or neck pain. Clicking or popping when you open your mouth. A bite that’s off. Difficulty chewing. All these are classic signs of TMJ troubles. What Is TMJ Exactly? TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, and you have two of them - one on...
Although we offer a full range of dental services for the whole family here in our Laguna Hills office, helping people find relief from TMJ pain and sleep apnea is something Dr. Abdulla specializes in. Our patients appreciate her holistic approach, confident that the...
What is the difference between laser acupuncture and needle acupuncture? They both achieve the same result: relieving pain and inflammation. However, there are a couple of important differences. Many patients are needle phobic and cannot tolerate the idea of having...
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