Archive for April, 2026

What would you think about a PCP who told you diabetes was caused by eating too much sugar rather than a problem with the amount of insulin secreted by the pancreas. Or how about an ophthalmologist who told you the need to change your prescription was because you squint too much when you read. What about the dentist who told you that your tooth decay is caused by little worms that get inside the tooth like people […]

The title for this article could also be, “How Much Pain and Disfunction Can a Patient Stand?”  Last Thursday I walked into an examination room to begin a consultation with a 54-year-old female I had never seen before.  After doing over 5000 consultations for patients referred to our practice, you might imagine I have developed a routine out of habit.  I even joke with […]

After doing over 5000 consultations with patients with TMD symptoms one thing is for sure.  Patients are confused about TMD.  Whether patients have had symptoms for 6 weeks or 6 decades, one thing is certain, patients have no idea what is wrong with them, all they can do is describe the symptoms and hope the doctor can figure it out.    Here is an […]

Meniere’s disease is a chronic inner ear disorder that primarily affects hearing and balance. It is characterized by unpredictable “attacks” of severe dizziness and hearing issues that can last from 20 minutes to a full day.  A typical attack usually involves a combination of these four symptoms:   Vertigo: A sudden, intense spinning sensation that often causes […]