Category: Sleep Apnea

When you address any concern with your oral or overall health, the greatest benefit is removing any threat that the condition may pose to your systemic wellbeing. In the case of sleep apnea, the potential threats are a lot more significant than many people realize, and treating your sleep disorder effectively can help improve several… Read more »

When you have a headache that keeps coming back, and perhaps even becomes a migraine sometimes, finding a solution to stop may not be simple. A headache can mean a lot of different things, and even when it’s related to your oral health, the specific factors behind it can differ greatly. Obstructive sleep apnea, a… Read more »

Getting enough deep, restful sleep every night is essential to your overall wellbeing. For some patients, this is why certain oral health treatments (such as bruxism or TMJ appliances) are designed to help alleviate nighttime discomforts. However, some things can impact your sleep quality in different ways, from having your circadian rhythm thrown off-balance to… Read more »

Not every treatment that your dentist can design for you has to deal with your smile. In fact, many dental health treatments and services are designed to address more profound aspects of your bite function and oral structures. For example, obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is a common sleep breathing disorder that often originates with… Read more »

Obstructive sleep apnea affects more than 18 million Americans every night while they sleep. This disorder causes chronic snoring and interrupts breathing multiple times. It can often go unnoticed unless you have a loved one who tells you that it is happening. And if left untreated, it may lead to other health concerns, such as… Read more »