Bio
Specialties:
- Dentist
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Location:
- Redding, CA
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Credentials
- Education
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UCSF School of Dentistry 1982Over 750 hours of continuing education in facial pain and dental sleep medicine
- Residency
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American Academy of Craniofacial Pain Mini Residency
- Board Certifications
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American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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Qualified Medical Evaluator, State of California
- Professional Membership or Societies
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Fellow member, American Academy of Orofacial PainDistinguished Fellow, American Academy of Craniofaial PainAmerican and California Dental AssociationsAmerican Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Honors or Awards
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Master Academy of General Dentistry
Activity
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How is sleep apnea treated?
It can be treated by 4 ways. Things you can do on your own like weight loss and avoid sleeping on your back. Surgery; there are many types of surgeries and the advantages and disadvantages shou...
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How will my pain be managed after surgery?
After oral surgery pain is controlled with local anesthetics and medications. The medications typically include opioids and non-opioids like aspirin or ibuprofen. Talk with your dentist about pain...
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How can I get a good sleep if I have obstructive sleep apnea?
It depends on the severity of the sleep apnea. With some people raising their head and staying off their back will work. For others, it may require the use of a device that blows air in the nose an...
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How is sleep apnea treated?
It can be treated by 4 ways. Things you can do on your own like weight loss and avoid sleeping on your back. Surgery; there are many types of surgeries and the advantages and disadvantages sh...
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Are there alternative treatments for temporomandibular disorder (TMD)?
TMD is not a diagnosis but a group of problems related to the jaw joint. Many times TMD is self-limiting and goes away on its own. If it does persist, see a dentist who can diagnose what is wron...
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What causes geographic tongue?
There is no known cause. It is a benign condition of the tongue. Fortunately it does not lead to any other conditions like cancer. Sometimes pain develops in the tongue, but it is not r...
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How can I get a good sleep if I have obstructive sleep apnea?
It depends on the severity of the sleep apnea. With some people raising their head and staying off their back will work. For others, it may require the use of a device that blows air in the nose an...
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What is the sleep apnea device that holds your jaw in place?
It is a device that was invented in the 1930s with research that started in the 1980s. Today there are over 70 designs. It fits in the mouth and goes over the upper and lower teeth.It is used to tr...
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What causes arm and jaw pain at night?
It could be a heart attack. If you are experiencing jaw and arm pain I would suggest you see a doctor at the emergency room now.It may be muscle type pain but if it is the hart it needs to be treat...
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Is there any treatment for jaw numbness?
Maybe... It depends upon what is causing it. If it is from an injury... maybe not. If it is from tight muscles... yes. If it is from a tumor... maybe... It needs to be diagnosed by a neurologist, o...
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What can cause joint popping?
It is usually caused by a dislocation of the disc that sits between the lower part of the jaw called the condyle and the upper part of the jaw.As we open our mouth, the lower jaw moves forward and ...
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Could dental problems cause my jaw to hurt?
Yes, but it could be something else too. Many things can cause jaw pain. The possibilities include a toothache, muscle pain, ligament pain, jaw joint pain, a nerve dysfunction, a tumor, or a hea...
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What are some of the reasons why my jaw hurts?
Many things can cause jaw pain. The possibilities include a toothache, muscle pain, ligament pain, jaw joint pain, a nerve dysfunction, a tumor, or a heart attack. I would suggest seeing a denti...
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Can painful papillae of the tongue be a symptom of another condition?
Yes. There can be many conditions that can cause painful papilla. This can include vitamin deficiencies, hormone imbalances, localized allergies, or a candida infection. It can also be a ne...
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What should I avoid if I have painful papillae of the tongue?
Anything that makes it worse. This usually includes spicy foods.There is no known cause but it seen more often in postmenopause woman.Otherwise there are no restrictions that can make this conditio...
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