Author Information
Dr. Dawne Slabach
Member since 22nd June 2008
Occupation: General Dentist
Dr. Dawne Slabach is a General Dentist and Fellow of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. Her practice is focused on TMJ Disorders (TMD), Head, Neck and Facial Pain as well as Snoring and Sleep Apnea. For more information visit www.drdawneslabach.com or www.tmjcolumbus.com
21st August 2008
Easier said than done, right? Snoring is the subject of many a joke. From the guys fighting over who has to share a room with “Snoring Sam” on a golf trip to the weary traveler who looks around the gate area in an airport hoping not to have to sit b...
21st August 2008
What is Dental Sleep Medicine? Dental Sleep Medicine refers to the branch of dentistry devoted to the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea with an oral appliance similar to a retainer. When a patient is diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, they are ...
21st August 2008
It is estimated that 45 million Americans suffer from chronic headaches, making it one of the most common disorders for which people seek treatment. Although there are many things that can cause headaches, we will limit our discussion to its relationship...
21st August 2008
Many people grind their teeth at night, a condition known as bruxism, doing considerable damage to their teeth and annoying their bed partners. For a long time, it has been blamed on stress, even in children. We now know that there is a relationship bet...
05th July 2008
What is TMJ?
The Temporomandibular Joint connects the lower jaw to the skull and is responsible for the opening and closing of the mouth. The way your teeth fit together can affect the health of the TMJ (jaw joint). If the TMJ is dislocated, this ca...
