Sleep Apnea

Snoring is one of those problems that often bothers other people more than the person who does it. Many people who snore don’t even know it. However, it can drive others crazy: spouses, roommates, neighbors, even dogs. The noise of snoring happens when a person’s airways are partially obstructed during sleep. When the airways are […]

A snore is not a pleasant sound, especially not if it wakes you up in the middle of the night. Unfortunately, snoring is a fairly common problem. It’s estimated that perhaps about a quarter of people snore, and older people are even more likely to snore. Snoring is more than just a loud, rumbling noise; […]

Sleep disorders are not a normal part of life. While everyone has trouble sleeping sometimes, it should not be a nightly battle. Fortunately, sleep medicine offers some restful solutions. Some of the most common sleeping disorders include obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, bruxism (grinding your teeth), sleepwalking, and restless leg syndrome. To diagnose the sleeping problem, […]

A sleep disorder can wreak havoc on your life. Sleeping problems mean that your body doesn’t get the rest it needs each night, leaving you tired throughout the day. Untreated sleep disorders can have serious consequences to both your physical and emotional health. Obstructive sleep apnea is one of the most common sleeping problems. During […]

Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders. There are several types of sleep apnea, but obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is by far the most common type of sleep apnea. In this sleep disorder, the airway sometimes is obstructed during sleep. The person tries to inhale, but is not able to get any […]

Sleep apnea symptoms are often hard to see yourself, but easy for other people to diagnose. Have you ever slept in the same room as someone who snores and skips breaths at night? Well, those are clear symptoms of sleep apnea. These pauses can last longer than 10 seconds, and it can frighten others to […]

Sleep apnea surgery is the treatment of last resort for people with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who have not found relief from other sleep apnea treatments. When it comes to surgery for sleep apnea, information is key. In OSA, the airways become obstructed and cause the person to skip breaths and gasp for air. […]

Sleep apnea remedies don’t have to involve breathing machines or complicated sleep apnea surgery. When it comes to treating sleep apnea, behavioral changes can offer snoring relief and reduce sleep apnea symptoms. “Behavioral therapy” doesn’t mean you sit on Freud’s couch and get psychoanalysis. It’s about making some simple changes in your life to help […]

Sleep apnea appliances are another way your sleep apnea dentist can help you sleep soundly. Worn while you sleep, oral appliances can hold your mouth and jaw in such a way that makes breathing easier and will stop snoring. A sleep apnea oral appliance fits into your mouth like a mouthguard, nightguard or orthodontic retainer. […]

CPAP therapy is the number one sleep apnea treatment. CPAP machines give continuous positive air pressure throughout the night, which you simply inhale through a sleep mask. You’ll sleep better, snore less, and be more rested the next day. The CPAP machine is not large – about the size of a shoe box. CPAP masks […]