Patient Resources
A series on the daily habits that quietly drain your energy — and the small changes that build it back up. Sleep, screens, stress, food timing, and the patterns that compound over time.
Newsletter
Stay informed with the latest updates, insights, and treatment news from TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Cleveland — covering breathing, pain, nutrition, and whole-body wellness.
Better Questions, Part 2: Why Knowing What to Do Isn’t Enough
Most people already know many of the behaviors that support health: sleep enough, move regularly, follow the treatment plan, use the appliance as directed, drink water, and reduce habits that interfere with sleep. The hard part is not always knowing what to do. It is doing it consistently when pain, fatigue, fear, time, habits, and […]
Your Jaw Pain Isn’t “Just Stress”
Stress can absolutely affect the body. It can change sleep, increase muscle tension, alter pain sensitivity, and make clenching more noticeable. But when jaw pain, headaches, grinding, or poor sleep are repeatedly dismissed as “just stress,” an important question can get lost: What is the nervous system responding to? Emotional load may be part of […]
Research You Should Know: Could Better Sleep and Exercise Actually Change Inflammation?
Sleep and movement are basic health advice, but new research continues to show that their effects reach much deeper than simply “feeling better.” A 2026 study highlighted by the National Institutes of Health examined how sleep and exercise may influence inflammatory activity associated with certain age-related blood-cell mutations. The study was not about TMJ disorders, […]
“Everything Looks Normal.” But You Still Hurt.
You have had the tests. Maybe imaging, bloodwork, dental X-rays, or evaluations with multiple specialists. The results may not show a clear problem, but the headaches, jaw tension, facial pressure, ear symptoms, neck pain, tooth pain, clenching, or morning exhaustion are still there. A normal test result is valuable information, but it does not necessarily […]
Why dizziness may be part of the jaw-airway-posture story
Dizziness is a symptom with many possible causes, and it should not automatically be blamed on the jaw. Inner-ear disorders, migraine, medication effects, cardiovascular problems, and neurologic conditions can all matter. At the same time, some people notice dizziness alongside a very specific cluster of symptoms: jaw pain, neck tension, headaches, mouth breathing, snoring, poor […]
You’re getting 8 hours…so why are you exhausted?
Eight hours in bed does not always equal eight hours of restorative sleep. If you consistently sleep for what seems like enough time but still wake up exhausted, groggy, headachy, or with a tight jaw, the question is not only how long did you sleep? It is also how well did you sleep? That distinction […]
Why Allergies Make Your Pain and Sleep Worse — And What to Do About It
If jaw pain, headaches, poor sleep, or morning tension seem to flare during allergy season, nasal congestion may be part of the reason. Seasonal allergies can make it harder to breathe comfortably through the nose, and that can affect sleep, mouth breathing, and the amount of work the muscles of the face and neck are […]
Your Jaw and Your Posture Are Having a Conversation. Are You Listening?
Jaw pain does not happen in isolation. The temporomandibular joints share a functional neighborhood with the muscles of the face and neck, the tongue, the cervical spine, and the structures involved in breathing. That is why some people with persistent TMD symptoms also notice neck tension, headaches, mouth breathing, poor sleep, or a forward-head posture. […]
Improving Health through Better Breathing and Pain
Breathing, sleep, and pain are often discussed as separate health issues. In real life, they can overlap. A person may come in because of jaw pain, headaches, clenching, or facial tension and also report snoring, mouth breathing, restless sleep, morning soreness, or daytime fatigue. Looking at those symptoms together can reveal useful patterns that are […]
Cold & Flu Season… or Sugar Season?
Carly Rankin, MS, MPH, presented this webinar via Zoom on Thursday, November 6, 2025. How Holiday Habits Hijack Your Health Discover how seasonal patterns can quietly sabotage your immune system, sleep, pain, and more. Learn what you can do to stay healthy, energized and feeling your best this winter season. Presenter: Carly Rankin, MS, MPH […]
New Possibilities in Aligner Therapy
Explore innovative aligner therapy with Nuvola® systems, combining clear aligners, functional appliances, and laser technology to treat TMD, sleep apnea, and craniofacial dysfunction in children and adults.
Proper Oral Posture
Knowledge is key to making empowered decisions about your health. We’re dedicated to making your health a priority by keeping you informed on how to achieve your optimal well-being. We are starting off 2025 by discussing the importance of oral posture and how improper oral resting position can negatively influence daily functions like breathing, resting, […]
Magnesium
Knowledge is key to making empowered decisions about your health. We’re dedicated to making your health a priority by keeping you informed on how to achieve your optimal well-being. This month, we discuss how not having enough magnesium can impact the function of all our biological systems. What is Magnesium? Magnesium is an essential nutrient […]
Breathe, Sleep, Heal, Live
Knowledge is key to making empowered decisions about your health. We’re dedicated to making your health a priority by keeping you informed on how to achieve your optimal well-being. In this month’s newsletter, we discuss another key foundation to health: functional breathing. Breathing is something we do thousands of times a day without much thought. […]
Never Underestimate the Power of a Good Night’s Sleep
Knowledge is key to making empowered decisions about your health. We’re dedicated to making your health a priority by keeping you informed on how to achieve your optimal well-being. In this month’s newsletter, we discuss a key foundation to health: sleep. Connection Between Sleep, Health and Disease Sleep is more than just a want to […]
Chronic Pain: Short and Long-Term Solutions for Lasting Relief
Knowledge is key to making empowered decisions about your health. We’re dedicated to making your health a priority by keeping you informed on how to achieve your optimal well-being. In part one of this month’s newsletter, we touched on the hot topic of chronic pain. In part two, we take a deeper dive into how […]
Understanding Chronic Pain: A Complex and Personal Experience
Exploring the Nuances of Chronic Pain: Why Every Journey is Unique Knowledge is key to making empowered decisions about your health. We’re dedicated to making your health a priority by keeping you informed on how to achieve your optimal well-being. In this month’s newsletter, we touch on the hot topic of chronic pain. Is persistent […]
Seasonal Allergies
Allergy season is upon us once again! That means headaches, sinus pressure, & exacerbated pain. Find out how you can take back control over your symptoms and alleviate your pain! Knowledge is key to making empowered decisions about your health. We’re dedicated to making your health a priority by keeping you informed on how to […]
Vitamin D and Your Health
Knowledge is key to making empowered decisions about your health. We’re dedicated to making your health a priority by keeping you informed on how to achieve your optimal well-being. This month, we highlight the importance of Vitamin D to your health and to our practice. February is already almost over… Not sure about you, but we […]
For Professionals
Specialized training programs, workshops, and published research for dental and medical professionals working in TMJ disorders and sleep-related breathing.
ARE YOU GETTING YOUR 8 HOURS?
The Importance of Getting Your 8 Hours of Sleep “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” is a line from the song of the same name by Bon Jovi. It’s rather indicative of how modern life has affected the daily pace in today’s society. Women, in particular, have taken on the extra load while trying to balance […]
PART 2: REDUCING SCREEN TIME BEFORE BED
How Reducing Screen Time Before Bed Improves Sleep Early man evolved to see within the visible light spectrum approximately 30 million years ago. This makes our eyes especially sensitive to the effects of periods of light and dark and how our body’s chemistry responds to being stimulated by visible light. When our eyes sense light, […]
PART 3: TIME TO RETHINK THAT NIGHTCAP!
Why You Should Rethink Drinking Alcohol Before Bed Using alcohol as a sleep aid is not the best idea, yet approximately 20% of Americans use alcohol to help them fall asleep. Although alcohol may appear to help you get to sleep, it is actually wreaking havoc on your sleep quality and quantity. Although the perception is alcohol […]
PART 4: EATING TOO CLOSE TO BEDTIME
The Effects of Eating Before Sleep Eating too close to bedtime can have a direct effect on your quality and quantity of sleep. In particular, eating right before sleep can throw off the body’s internal clock, called the circadian clock, which manages our sleep/wake cycles. Circadian rhythms can be described as the physical, behavioral and […]
PART 5: CHRONIC STRESS AND WAYS TO COPE
On any given day, we are faced with getting somewhere on time, relying on someone else to get something done for us, or losing our patience in line at the grocery store while our three-year-old is screaming in the background. This manufactured stress of our first-world reality is quite different from the stress of our ancestors trying not […]
Are Your Sleep Habits Making You Sick? Part 6: Not Maintaining a Consistent Sleep Schedule
The Impact of an Inconsistent Sleep Schedule on Your Rest The circadian rhythm is a natural, internal clock that all living things possess. This cycle regulates our sleeping and waking patterns. One of the biggest contributions to our circadian clock are the natural light and dark cycles during a 24 hour period. Since we are […]
Energy Boost Articles
Practical, evidence-based articles on the daily habits that shape how you feel — written for people who want real, sustainable changes.
ARE YOU GETTING YOUR 8 HOURS?
The Importance of Getting Your 8 Hours of Sleep “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” is a line from the song of the same name by Bon Jovi. It’s rather indicative of how modern life has affected the daily pace in today’s society. Women, in particular, have taken on the extra load while trying to balance […]
PART 2: REDUCING SCREEN TIME BEFORE BED
How Reducing Screen Time Before Bed Improves Sleep Early man evolved to see within the visible light spectrum approximately 30 million years ago. This makes our eyes especially sensitive to the effects of periods of light and dark and how our body’s chemistry responds to being stimulated by visible light. When our eyes sense light, […]
PART 3: TIME TO RETHINK THAT NIGHTCAP!
Why You Should Rethink Drinking Alcohol Before Bed Using alcohol as a sleep aid is not the best idea, yet approximately 20% of Americans use alcohol to help them fall asleep. Although alcohol may appear to help you get to sleep, it is actually wreaking havoc on your sleep quality and quantity. Although the perception is alcohol […]
PART 4: EATING TOO CLOSE TO BEDTIME
The Effects of Eating Before Sleep Eating too close to bedtime can have a direct effect on your quality and quantity of sleep. In particular, eating right before sleep can throw off the body’s internal clock, called the circadian clock, which manages our sleep/wake cycles. Circadian rhythms can be described as the physical, behavioral and […]
PART 5: CHRONIC STRESS AND WAYS TO COPE
On any given day, we are faced with getting somewhere on time, relying on someone else to get something done for us, or losing our patience in line at the grocery store while our three-year-old is screaming in the background. This manufactured stress of our first-world reality is quite different from the stress of our ancestors trying not […]
Are Your Sleep Habits Making You Sick? Part 6: Not Maintaining a Consistent Sleep Schedule
The Impact of an Inconsistent Sleep Schedule on Your Rest The circadian rhythm is a natural, internal clock that all living things possess. This cycle regulates our sleeping and waking patterns. One of the biggest contributions to our circadian clock are the natural light and dark cycles during a 24 hour period. Since we are […]
Start with a Simple TMJ and Sleep Screening
Do You Have TMJ?
Take our quick 2-minute assessment to find out if your symptoms may be related to TMJ disorder. Take TMJ Quiz
Sleep Apnea Risk?
Discover if your snoring, fatigue, or restless sleep could indicate sleep apnea with this brief screening. Take Sleep Quiz
Non Surgical Solutions
Our treatments focus on craniofacial pain and sleep-related breathing disorders.
