Patient who are tired of TMJ disorders and the associated headaches, migraines and sinus headaches will find valuable information at http://www.ihateheadaches.org a National website that helps patients learn more about Neuromuscular Dentistry and how it can help TMJ disorders and eliminate and/or reduce many types of headaches.
Dr Shapira recently wrote "Neuromuscular Dentistry" which was published in the "contact" magazine of the American Equilibration Society. It has recently been republished by Sleep and Health Journal and can be found at http://www.sleepandhealth.com/
A TMJ specialist does not exist as there is no recognized specialty in the field but Dr Shapira is a long term and active member of numerous organizations representing the field TMJ disorders and their treatment.
He is the Secretary and former national and international regent of ICCMO, the International College of CranioMandibular Orthopedics, A Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management, a long term member of The American Equilibration Society, The Academy of CranioFacial Pain and a Diplomate of The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. The NHLBI (National Heart Lung and Blood Institute of the NIH) considers Sleep Apnea to be a TMJ disorder. Dr Shapira is also the ICCMO representative to the Alliance of TMD organizations.
Dr Shapira practices General Dentistry and treats headaches and TMJ disorders utilizing Neuromuscular Dentistry in Gurnee at Delany Dental Care Ltd (http://www.delanydentalcare.com)
Patients with TMJ disorders, Sleep Apnea and headaches can contact Dr Shapira in Gurnee toll free at 1-800-TM-Joint or at 847-623-5530
