Did you know that being overweight or obese is a known risk factor for sleep apnea, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, gall bladder disease, breathing problems, and some cancers?

One in three American adults aged 20 through 74 are overweight.  Our office offers nutritional and dietary counseling which incorporates:
     - Proper Breathing Techniques
     - The food guide pyramid
     - Healthy portions
     - Body mass index (BMI) goals
     - Delicious, simple, and economic recipes

Obesity is also linked to sleep deprivation.  Research shows that the number of hours a person sleeps influences their risk of obesity.  One study found those who slept five hours were 50% more likely to be obese, while those who slept four hours or less were 73% more likely to be obese due to a change in appetite control hormones produced during sleep.

Sleep deprivation may come from poor sleep hygiene, snoring and sleep apnea, pain, and inflammation.  Our office provides solutions for the conditions that may be causing improper sleep!
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The earth's soil is depleted which means our food sources contain less and less precious vitamins and minerals.  A body that is lacking these nutrients is more susceptible to inflammation, sickness, and disease.  To take the mystery out of which supplements your body needs, blood tests are utilized to determine a personalized treatment plan.

While there are many choices for supplements on the market, our office recommends TriVita products.  The company mission is to provide science-based products and information to help you live healthy and have a sense of well-being for as long as possible.
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The Center for TMJ & Sleep Disorders provides screening for osteoporosis via an in house CT scanner.  With state-of-the-art equipment on site, detection of potential bone problems and nutritional deficits are included with treatment.

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  Center for TMJ & Sleep Disorders, LLC
Tammy Balatgek, DDS, DABDSM, FAACP, DAAPM
White Pines Professional Building
2433  Morgantown Road, Suite 200
Reading, PA  19607

Office Hours
Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Contact Information
1-888-TMJ-SLEEP
Phone (610) 796-2835
Fax (610) 898-1302
Email  tmjsleep@dejazzd.com

Dr. Balatgek is a member of the International TMJ and Sleep Medicine Network