Dental Sleep Solutions of Clarksville

04/03/2026

As LeAnn Rimes' viral video of her "emotional TMJ release" goes crazy it is a good time to remind everyone how unique and complicated the TM joints are. Jaw tension can come from a number of causes and those types of procedures do not always address the root cause.

If you watch any other videos of her and this situation it will become clear she suffers from bruxism- a parafunctional activity of clenching/grinding your teeth. This most likely also contributed to her "tooth falling out" during one of her concerts. It appears she has multiple crowns therefore it was most likely a crown came off, not her tooth falling out.

There are multiple reasons for chronic bruxism but the most common and most destructive comes from struggling to breathe at night- or sleep apnea. Oxygen is THE MOST important thing to our body and our body will do everything it can to get it and survive. Sleep apnea comes in all kinds of people, not just heavy set men with big necks. In women it can cause mood disturbances, anxiety, heart palpatations and yes, bruxism, just to name a few.

It is important to be evaluated by someone who understands this complex set of joints and formulates a treatment plan that can uncover root causes and provide relief. Most dentists do not have this understanding by just going to dental school. It takes additional training. Yes, muscle tension is a real part of TMJ disorders but a temporary painful release may not be long lasting if the joints are not supported after and the root cause uncovered.

This is why our office exists. We can help and even get you in the hands of talented professional people who can help relieve that muscle tension, but maybe in a less emotional and painful looking way....

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03/02/2026

Help us celebrate dental assistant week by celebrating our very own amazing, compassionate assistant Kayla. Help us celebrate all she does by posting in the comments.

01/26/2026

Due to continued poor road conditions we will be closed again tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th. Stay safe out there!

01/25/2026

We will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26th. Stay safe and warm out there!

01/02/2026

Interesting article published in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) discussing the link between untreated sleep apnea and mental health.

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was associated with significantly higher odds of a composite of...

12/23/2025

In the fun and spirit of AI generated holiday photos we wanted to wish you all a Happy Holidays but also announce our holiday hours.

We will be closed starting Wednesday, December 24th-the 27th. Opening on Monday, December 29th and 30th. Closing again on Wednesday, December 30th through January 4th. We will be opening again on Monday, January 5th with normal business hours following.

Warmest holiday wishes from your team ad Dental Sleep & TMJ Solutions of Clarksville!

10/27/2025

Sleep apnea can be found in patients of all ages. You just have to be aware of the red flags.

Despite getting eight hours of sleep at night, Maddy Dumas struggled to stay awake during the day. If she lay down for a nap, she was out cold. It wasn't until her husband kept complaining about her loud snoring and a choking noise at night that Dumas contacted her doctor to see if she had a sleep d...

09/19/2025

We believe in Red Light therapy that helps reduce pain, inflammation and help assist in the body healing itself. We also believe in Red Light therapy to boost better quality sleep by working with your own circadian rhythm. To learn more about this amazing therapy click the link below.

Redvive

07/31/2025

We were nominated! Under the category of best Customer Service. We would of course appreciate your vote!

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07/01/2025

We will be closed Thursday, July 3rd and Friday, July 4th in observation of Independence Day and re-open on Monday, July 7th.

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!

06/30/2025

Dr. Cornell was recently asked to speak at the Clarksville area Rotary Club in how dentists can help in treating Sleep Related Breathing disorders and TMJ disorders. The audience was interactive, asked great questions and the venue was outstanding!