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    by ostrow October 24, 2022

    Pain secondary to opioids?

    Collaboration of Nadia Gomez. Opioids Opioids are very potent and effective drugs; they are traditionally used for…
    For patients
    by admin October 24, 2022

    Drug Induced Dry Mouth

    Collaboration of Nadia Gomez. Saliva is of vital importance for the maintenance of oral health, including the…
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    by Mariela Padilla August 2, 2022

    Sleep Hygiene

    Sleep hygiene means having both a bedroom environment and daily routines that promote consistent, uninterrupted sleep.  Sleep…
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    by Mariela Padilla August 2, 2022

    Are you sleeping well?

    A good sleep is needed to give the body a chance to recover, and to have energy…
    For patients
    by Mariela Padilla August 2, 2022

    Is it possible to change the pain experience?

    Inhibition or modulation are mechanisms which will change the pain experience. By modifying how the body reacts,…
    For clinicians
    by Mariela Padilla August 2, 2022

    Problems to sleep?

    Insomnia is a common clinical condition characterized by difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, accompanied by symptoms such…
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    by Mariela Padilla August 1, 2022

    Did you received a medication prescription?

    The medication is part of your treatment, and has been selected because it will help you to…
    For patients
    by Mariela Padilla March 25, 2021

    Guided Opening

    What is a normal mouth opening path? Ideally, when you open and close your mouth, there is…
    For patients
    by Kamal Al-Eryani March 25, 2021

    How to Treat Dry Mouth in Older Patients

    There are many diseases such as Xerostomia and Salivary Gland Hypofunction, radiation therapy in the head and…
    For clinicians, For patients
    by Mariela Padilla February 26, 2021

    Cervical Stretching

    In some cases, your facial pain might be related to pain in the cervical muscles, and a…
    For patients
    by Kamal Al-Eryani February 26, 2021

    Salivary Stones

    What are salivary stones? Salivary Stone, also called sialoliths, are calcified organic masses that form within the…
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    by admin December 7, 2020

    Understanding your jaw joints’ clicking and locking

    What is Temporomandibular Joints (TMJ) Disc Displacement? To understand Disc Displacement, we need to talk a little…
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