Dental Physiotherapy with Lorraine Carroll & Simon Coghlan

22/01/2026

Loud snoring, breathing pauses during sleep, waking up tired, morning headaches, jaw pain, or feeling worn out during the day can all be signs of obstructive sleep apnoea. Sometimes, jaw pain, clenching, or trouble using CPAP or a mandibular splint are also present. In this episode, Simon Coghlan fr...

10/01/2026

If you notice loud snoring or feeling tired despite a full night's sleep, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) may be at play. Explore how dental physiotherapy and medical acupuncture can make a difference.

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If you or your partner has noticed loud snoring, “stopping breathing” in sleep, waking unrefreshed, morning headaches, or feeling foggy and tired during the day, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) may be part of the picture.

12/12/2025

When ear tests are normal but your symptoms are not, the jaw is often the missing link. In this episode, Simon Coghlan explains how TMJ dysfunction (TMD) can create ear fullness, ringing, pain, dizziness and that lingering “off balance” feeling. You’ll hear why these symptoms are so often over...

08/12/2025

Arguments can really fire up your stress levels! Discover how this stress is linked to jaw pain.

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Arguments fire up your body’s stress system. Heart rate climbs, breathing tightens, shoulders lift… and your jaw muscles quietly join the party.

28/11/2025

TMJ joint replacement sits at the far end of the treatment path, but for the right person, it can be genuinely life-changing. In this episode, Simon Coghlan breaks down what TMJ prosthetics are, when they’re considered, and what the journey looks like from surgery to long-term recovery. You’ll l...

19/11/2025

Can braces or Invisalign help fix TMJ Disorder? The sequence of care matters just as much as the treatment itself.

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Orthodontic treatment can help—but only when the TMJ is stable first. The sequence of care matters just as much as the treatment itself.

12/11/2025

Jaw pain, stiffness, and clicking can affect far more than how we chew or speak. They can influence sleep, posture, and daily comfort. In this episode, physiotherapist Simon Coghlan explores how targeted physiotherapy can ease pain and restore normal jaw function. From manual therapy and dry needlin...

11/11/2025

Are you a gum chewer? It may be causing more harm than you think!

Discover how excessive chewing can strain your jaw and find out some simple alternatives for relief in our latest blog post.

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For most people, chewing gum now and then isn’t a problem. But when it becomes a regular habit — hours a day, every day — it can start to strain the jaw. The muscles and joints of the face are strong, but they’re not designed for constant repetitive load. Over time, this can lead to tension,...

05/11/2025

Feeling tension in your jaw? Discover how mindful eating can reduce discomfort and help you relax!

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Have you ever noticed your jaw tightening at the end of a long day — or realised halfway through dinner that you’ve been chewing quickly, clenching without meaning to, or scrolling your phone between bites?

04/11/2025

That constant ringing, buzzing, or whistling in the ears — tinnitus — can feel like a bit of a mystery with no clear cause. But for some people, the answer lies closer than expected: in the jaw. In this episode, expert physiotherapist Simon Coghlan explores the relationship between tinnitus and ...

27/10/2025

Did you know that many people unknowingly clench or grind their teeth while sleeping? This can lead to TMD and dental issues.

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Many people wake up with a sore jaw, tight neck, or even headaches — without knowing that the real culprit might be happening while they sleep. Clenching and grinding your teeth (also called bruxism) is more common than most realise, and it can have a lasting effect on your teeth, jaw, and overall...

23/10/2025

Botox has moved far beyond the world of cosmetics — and for some people with jaw pain, it’s recommended as a potential solution. But does it truly work? And how does it compare with physiotherapy and other conservative treatments? In this episode, Simon Coghlan — physiotherapist and pain speci...