Sleep is great. At the end of a long day the best feeling is getting to sit back, relax and drift off into sleep. However, some people aren’t lucky enough to be able to fall asleep right away at all or wake up still exhausted because sleep apnea gets in the way of a good […]
After a long day at school it seems common that your child would be tired, right? Right. However, what if they’re tired because they are suffering from sleep apnea? Would you know the difference? Let’s take a look at what sleep apnea is and how it might be affecting your child. What is sleep apnea? […]
If you hear your son or daughter snoring, it should not be ignored. Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, which requires immediate attention. You might be aware of what sleep apnea is due to the existence among adults, but it is not only restricted to adults–children can develop it too. Sleep apnea is […]
It is important that our patients understand when they are at an increased risk for sleep apnea because of certain health conditions they might have. There are two conditions that might exacerbate our patients’ sleep apnea: type 2 diabetes and hypertension. To help, feel free to share this infographic with your practice to further educate […]
Untreated sleep apnea is dangerous—it can lead to a variety of comorbidities that include a number of health conditions. From increased risk of cardiovascular disease to type 2 diabetes, comorbidities of sleep apnea should not go ignored. To help you gain a better understanding, here are a few health problems linked with sleep apnea. Heart […]
A textbook that a few of us have worked on has finally been published and we could not be happier with how this has turned out. The textbook is, “Dental Sleep Medicine: A Clinical Guide” and it can be purchased in full or per chapter online. Here is a summary of the textbook This textbook […]
For those who suffer from sleep apnea, it is important to know what to look for and how to prepare. But if you have not been diagnosed with sleep apnea and you suspect you might have this condition, it is also important to know what to keep in mind. Understanding sleep apnea Snoring loudly often […]
Let’s talk about weight loss. The leading cause of sleep apnea is obesity. This means the best line of defense is losing weight! Here are five tips for losing weight to help improve or eliminate your sleep apnea symptoms: Exercise regularly A key part of losing weight is exercising at least three times a week. […]
We know that nutrition and fitness are two of the key pillars to being healthy. But there is one area that often goes ignored or overlooked and that is the importance of sleep. Between about 50 and 70 million adults in the United States have a sleep disorder. On top of that, many are experiencing […]
For patients with sleep apnea, the most common treatment prescribed by doctors is a CPAP machine. This helps patients with sleep apnea to get a good night’s sleep. However, did you know there is an alternative to these clunky, noisy devices that is growing in popularity? There is! The other option is an oral appliance, […]