Alternative medicine can be pretty weird. So much of it is rooted in cultural tradition and is as ceremonial as it is medicinal, such as traditional Chinese medicine. Some remedies have their roots in scientific fact; for instance, acupuncture is arguably the inspiration for dry needling, a legitimate physical therapy … Read More
4 Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea
Did you know that more than 18 million American adults suffer from sleep apnea? This disorder causes your breathing to be briefly interrupted during sleep, often without you realizing it! Because it disrupts sleep and deprives your body of oxygen, sleep apnea is no joke. It can lead to excessive … 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
Understanding Sleep Study Results
In order for our dental sleep apnea team to treat you, you’ll need to take the first important step in the process – having a formal sleep study. A sleep study can be done at home and monitors your sleep in real time, checking for a healthy cycle and sleep … 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