Have you ever woken up in the morning feeling exhausted even if you got a full night’s sleep? Odds are you might have been “asleep” the whole night, but your body was not. Sleep apnea not only causes snoring, but it also affects the quality of sleep you get every night. During an apnea event, […]
Oral appliance therapy can be used for the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) pain or sleep apnea. Regardless of why you need oral appliance therapy, it is important to understand that there may be some side effects as you get started. But that doesn’t mean you should avoid treatment or stop completely. It means […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has shed some light on so many different health conditions that we have been battling with for years. It has even brought attention to some new symptoms and conditions that we hadn’t paid attention to before. But one thing we have learned is that many who have recovered from COVID-19 are experiencing […]
Many people are unable to use a CPAP machine for the treatment of their sleep apnea. Whether it is because it is uncomfortable or it just doesn’t work for you, there might be another solution. When this is the case, your dentist might be just what you need! We’ve mentioned it before, but with the […]
For those that are diagnosed with sleep apnea, a CPAP machine is often the prescribed treatment of choice by most physicians. However, many people are not able to use this device for treatment of sleep apnea. This might be due to discomfort while wearing the CPAP mask. Fortunately, there is another treatment option for your […]
While TMD is quite common, not many people are aware that they suffer from it. An estimated 10 – 35 million Americans suffer from TMD, with women impacted more often than men—now that’s a lot! When a person suffers from TMD, it is important to seek treatment and be knowledgeable of what options are available […]
There are many people who cannot use a CPAP machine for a variety of reasons. Are you one of those people? If you are, then you might want to visit your dentist for more information on oral appliance therapy. While many people do not even realize that oral appliance therapy is a treatment option, seeking […]