Do you ever wake up feeling tired even though you slept for a long time? Has your partner heard you snoring or snorting violently during sleep? You may share a problem with 22 million Americans: obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder where some sort of physical obstruction … Read More
Oral Sleep Appliances vs. CPAP Machines
If you find yourself snoring excessively, always waking up tired, or waking up with a dry mouth, you may have obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder where a physical obstruction in your airway causes you to temporarily stop breathing during sleep, interrupting your normal sleep cycle. Obstructive … Read More
The Long-Term Effects of Sleep Apnea
You wake up in the morning to sun pouring in your windows. You open your eyes, stretch, and take a deep breath: you’re starting the day refreshed and ready. It’s a feeling we all love, and for people with sleep apnea, it’s also an evasive one. But sleep apnea causes … Read More
Health Risks of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a situation in which the entire upper or lower airway is blocked causing air flow to stop. Studies have shown that undiagnosed and untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can lead to the following health risks: Nocturnal Strokes Nocturnal Heart Attacks Arrhythmias Type II Diabetes Hypertension High … Read More
Why You Need to Consider Dental Sleep Therapy
Most of us snore. Some of us snore louder than others. But did you know that snoring is often indicative of a serious sleep disorder? Sleep apnea is a condition that occurs when there are pauses in your breathing while you sleep. This may not seem like a big deal … Read More