What Is A Sleep Test?

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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: Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin 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 …

Traveling With Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

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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 …

How Do You Keep Your Oral Appliance Clean?

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How Do You Keep Your Oral Appliance Clean? Bacteria have no effect on the materials of your oral appliance, but they can gather on its surfaces and raise the risk of infecting your natural teeth and gums. To significantly lower that risk, you should make it a habit to clean your oral appliance every day. …

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: Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Many …

Sleep Apnea Comorbidities – What are they and why are they significant?

Sleep Apnea Comorbidities What are they and why are they significant? Share: Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin What Is A Comorbidity? A comorbidity is a health condition that a single patient experiences at the same time as another health condition. However, each is recognized as a different health condition.This doesn’t necessarily …

Can Exercising Help Improve Sleep Apnea?

Can Exercising Help Improve Sleep Apnea? Share: Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Previous Next Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) – a condition in which you repeatedly stop breathing for brief periods of time while asleep – is a common and pervasive disorder that can seriously impact your quality of life. OSA can …

10 Tell-Tale Tips to Sleep Better

10 Tell-Tale Tips to Sleep Better How to get a good night’s rest Share: Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Previous Next How you feel during your waking hours hinges greatly on how well you sleep. Similarly, the cure for sleep difficulties can often be found in your daily routine. Your sleep schedule, …

Sleep Deprivation Is Hurting Our Relationships!

Sleep Deprivation Is Hurting Our Relationships The signs that you are experiencing sleep deprivation. Share: Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Previous Next Fewer Conversations Another way our brain suffers from sleep deprivation, is our decreasing our ability to concentrate, focus, or even think clearly. This affects our relationships simply by hindering …