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Sleep Apnea and Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Sleep Apnea and Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and erectile dysfunction (ED), though they appear to be two very different conditions, can be linked. Researchers have found a high prevalence of ED in men who suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), indicating a clear correlation between the two. Why is this, and how …
Gender Differences in Sleep Apnea Symptoms and Diagnosis
Gender Differences in Sleep Apnea Symptoms and Diagnosis Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is often thought of primarily as a men’s health problem. The truth is, anyone can have sleep apnea! However, signs and symptoms of sleep apnea may present differently in women than in men. Share: Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin …
Mouth Breathing and Sleep Apnea
Mouth Breathing and Sleep Apnea Some people naturally breathe through their mouth rather than their nose. Reasons for mouth breathing vary, with causes including but not limited to nasal congestion, allergies, and/or a deviated septum. However, a significant number of individuals who breathe through their mouths actually suffer from untreated sleep apnea. Share: Share on …
How Sleep Apnea Can Affect Mental Health
How Sleep Apnea Can Affect Mental Health Some of the most serious health conditions associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are detected by measuring physical health and well-being. However, sleep apnea can also affect the mental health and well-being of many patients. If this is happening to you, you’re not alone. Share: Share on facebook …
Obstructive Sleep Apnea & The Importance of After-Care
Obstructive Sleep Apnea & The Importance of After-Care You’ve been diagnosed with mild or moderate obstructive sleep apnea after taking a sleep test. You’ve been fitted for your appliance, like our SomnoDent® Avant™, by your sleep dentist, to move your jaw and tongue forward while you sleep, opening up your airway and treating your sleep apnea …
Understanding Mild, Moderate & Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Understanding Mild, Moderate & Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be diagnosed as mild, moderate, or severe. What does that mean, and what is the recommended treatment method for each level of severity? Share: Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin It’s important to treat Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) …
What Is A Sleep Test?
What Is A Sleep Test? When do you need one, and how do you get one? Share: Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Sleep apnea is serious. Your quality of sleep directly impacts your health and overall well-being. When obstructive sleep apnea results in poor sleep – for you and, with snoring, …
What Is A Sleep Dentist?
What Is A Sleep Dentist? And how does sleep quality relate to dentistry? Share: About Sleep Dentists Dentists trained in dental sleep medicine utilize oral appliance therapy to treat sleep-disordered breathing. This includes Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and snoring. Your sleep dentist screens for several health problems during your appointments, and they may be the …
Traveling With Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Traveling With Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) It’s that time of year where traveling around the holidays is at its peak. Unfortunately, sleep apnea doesn’t take a vacation, so patients need to take their treatment devices with them. For those who use a CPAP machine, traveling with it can be difficult and expensive. Luckily, traveling with …
Do Regular Mouth Guards Work For Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Do Regular Mouth Guards Work For Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea? The key to a good night’s sleep is a comfortable oral device – but how do you know which device will be effective in treating sleep apnea? Share: Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Boil and Bite Devices Sometimes, your doctor may …
Does Snoring Mean You Have Sleep Apnea?
Does Snoring Mean You Have Sleep Apnea? Snoring isn’t always a sign of a serious health problem, but in some cases, snoring could be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea. Share: Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin According to the Sleep Foundation, approximately 57% of adult men snore and 40% of adult …
Haunted Health: Scary Sleep Apnea Facts
Haunted Health: Scary Sleep Apnea Facts Zombies, ghosts, witches, spiders, vampires and the like are all scary things to experience on Halloween… but have you ever heard about the real-life consequences associated with untreated sleep apnea? Get ready for an extra scare this year: Share: Many people have no idea that they have sleep apnea. …