Is TMD Interrupting Your Sleep?
An estimated 40 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders each year while an additional 20 million experience occasional sleeping problems. If you are one of these individuals, you [...]
Women Get Sleep Apnea, Too!
Sleep apnea is a brief pause in breathing during sleep caused by a narrowing or collapse of throat tissues. Men are the most likely to get sleep apnea, but [...]
World Sleep Day is March 17
Attention! Attention! Did you know March 17th is world sleep day? Yes, it is St. Patrick’s Day, but it is also a day to pay attention to your sleeping [...]
Oral Health is More than Just Teeth and There’s a New Definition
According to Dentistry IQ there is a new definition of oral health and it’s about time! Over the last few decades dentistry has continually advanced to cover a variety [...]
Sleep Apnea Sufferers Have an Increased Risk of Blood Clots in the Lung
I know what you’re thinking, “not another connection to sleep apnea.” It might seem like the connections with sleep apnea are endless, but that just means we continue to [...]
Let’s Bust Some Sleep Apnea Myths with the Truth
We discussed this topic several years ago, but we feel it is important to revisit it again. There are numerous myths out there about sleep apnea. And, these myths [...]
Talk to Us (Your Dentist) About Sleep Apnea
Don’t hold back--the longer you wait, the worse it can get. We talked about the deadly Hoboken train crash, which was caused by undiagnosed sleep apnea. So, with that [...]
High Blood Pressure Leads to Further Complications
Affecting nearly 75 million Americans, high blood pressure is a known risk factor for stroke and heart disease. The American Heart Association has put together blood pressure recommendations to [...]
Sleep Well and Lose Weight
Sleep matters--it’s as simple as that. And, when we don’t get enough sleep, it can cause us to gain weight. Due to the production of excessive amounts of Ghrelin, [...]
Why Sleep Apnea is Bad For Your Health
You’ve heard it before: Sleep apnea has negative consequences on your overall health. While you might already have heard this, we want to help you gain a better understanding [...]