Sleep apnea can really take a toll on your physical and mental health. An oral appliance or CPAP machine can help, but you need to know which treatment is best for you. Learn the difference and find out whether you need an oral appliance or CPAP.
There’s nothing quite like a glass of red wine to soothe the day’s challenges and help you rest up. But did you know that while alcohol can certainly make it easier to fall asleep, you might actually be sabotaging your efforts?
You might think that lack of sleep only affects your mood, focus, and productivity. But the truth is that inadequate sleep can lead to harmful physiological changes and chronic health conditions. Here’s what you need to know.
Sometimes the symptoms of sleep apnea are so subtle they escape your notice. Learn the early warning signs of this potentially dangerous condition that affects your sleep so you can prevent serious complications.
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder which is characterized by hypopnea. This is a decrease in breathing during sleep or apnea which is a pause in breathing during one’s sleep.
Shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder. It is common in those who work non-traditional hours like early morning shifts, night shifts, graveyard shifts or rotating shifts.
According to research, when children don’t get enough sleep, it may cause problems in their academic, and social life. Children between the ages of 7-10 require, on average, approximately 9 hours of sleep.
Drinking water is essential to living and is a healthy habit but is drinking water before bed healthy? Here are a few helpful and not so helpful effects of drinking water before bedtime. Who knew, it may even help as a snoring treatment.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder which is characterized by hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and/or impulsivity. It is a condition which begins in childhood and might persist into adulthood.
If you find it hard to fall asleep, you’ve probably tried it all – from counting sheep to listening to music. But what are the effects of listening to music while sleeping? Let’s find out.
Have you ever experienced jaw pain while chewing? Or maybe sometimes you hear a clicking or popping sound from your jaw. You may be experiencing TMD jaw pain or TMJ symptoms.
The VIVOS oral appliance is the latest buzz in oral appliance therapy and Sleep Medicine. As with any new product, there is some truth and some speculation.
Did you know that some Sleep Specialists in New York believe that sleeping without a pillow has numerous benefits? Chances are you’re use to sleeping with your pillow. Let’s take a look at the top 5 benefits of sleeping without a pillow.
If you suffer from sleep apnea, snoring or poor health due to sleep problems then full breath appliances may be for you. Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder which causes breathing to start and stop repeatedly during sleep.
Do you often wake up gasping for air? If yes, you may be struggling with positional sleep apnea!
All sleep is not the same. Deep sleep and REM, for instance, are two different forms of sleep which are often confused with one another.
Which should you choose, a sleep apnea dentist? Or a regular doctor? Do you think you may have sleep apnea? What should your next step be? Which professional should you visit to help evaluate the situation?
If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, chances are that your sleep dentist will recommend an oral appliance therapy for you. Don’t worry, it only sounds intimidating, but it really isn’t – in fact, you’ll love it!
Do you wake yourself up snoring? Has your bed partner told you that you stop breathing while sleeping? Do you wake up feeling unrefreshed or tired? If you answered yes to any of these questions….you may need to visit a sleep dentist!
If you sleep for 8 hours but still feel drowsy and tired, then you may be suffering from sleep disturbances caused by airway passages. If your chronic fatigue hinders your functionality, speak to a sleep dentist.
Have you been told you snore? Has your bed partner heard you choking in your sleep? Well, chances are you may have a sleeping disorder and may need a sleep study to diagnose the issue.
Nasal snoring doesn’t actually mean you snore through your nose. It means that problems within the nose are causing you to breathe through your mouth. This is what leads to nasal snoring.
Just like there are several types and forms of snoring, there are also numerous remedies, techniques, and devices that help silence the snore. One effective solution is the use of oral sleep appliances.
There are many factors that cause snoring in humans and just as many snoring remedies. There are also several signs that indicate there might be a more serious problem causing the snoring.
There are hundreds of snoring aids on the market, but which ones are the best? Do they really work? If you struggle with snoring, you know that it’s not just annoying, but it could also cause extreme discomfort. Not only to you but to your bed partner as
Sleep Apnea is a serious disorder that interrupts an individual’s breathing while they are asleep. Individuals may repeatedly stop breathing and resume again, which is cause for serious alarm.
Nothing makes you run to the hills faster than a snoring partner bed partner. But before you pack your sleeping bag and head out, keep reading to learn about how you can help silence the snore with these anti-snoring devices we have listed below.
Some people tend to clench and grind their teeth in sleep. A common way to treat this is to use a sleep apnea mouth guard. While teeth clenching and grinding is considered normal if done occasionally, it can be a cause for concern if it becomes a habit.
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night and not knowing why you can’t move your body, a sleep doctor/sleep dentist may have the answer.
Sleep Apnea can be a life-threatening condition and oral appliances can be used to help make sleep not so scary. In case you don’t know, sleep apnea can cause individuals to stop breathing and resume again in the middle of sleep.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. It’s not easy to say, and it is even harder to understand. One thing is for sure, it is very real and treatable.
The holidays can sometimes difficult and stressful, running here and there, preparing for out of town guest. The thoughts of these tasks can interrupt your sleep.
If you are suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea, what you eat can either alleviate or worsen the symptoms you endure. Here are a few “To Eat or Not to Eat” diet options that sleep apnea dentists say will either reduce or increase your OSA symptoms.
Let’s face it, you’ve had a hard day at work, you are tired and all you want to do is climb in your bed and get some real sleep so you can be ready to fight another day. It’s all good, right?
Some 12 years ago, Dr. Barry Chase of New York, sold his thriving traditional dental practice to focus exclusively on his passion, Dental Sleep Medicine.
According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, “It is estimated that 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea but 80 percent go undiagnosed."
Doctors know that sleep apnea is a known risk factor for stroke. The big surprise is that current the treatment of sleep apnea may aid in the recovery of stroke patients.
Do you wake up feeling a little zombish? Feeling like you really didn’t get the refreshing sleep you need? Well this could be an indication that you suffer from snoring or sleep apnea. Many have turned to snoring appliances for relief.
It’s not pretty, fun or sexy, but it happens, and the conversation is how do we make it stop? No, we’re not talking about the current political mudslinging contest, we are talking about snoring.
