Have you been waking up to headaches and fatigue? No matter how many hours of sleep you get, does it feel like it’s never enough? Has your family grown tired of your irritability, or your boss frustrated by your inability to focus? Are you suffering from dry mouth, sore throat, or even teeth grinding? Has…
Sleep Apnea
Could Your Dentist Help You Stop Snoring, Finally?

Snoring can be a troublesome thing, for both the sufferer and loved ones within earshot of the noise. Unfortunately, snoring can also be much more than an annoyance. In some cases loud snoring can actually be warning sign of a sleeping disorder like Obstructive Sleep Apnea, OSA. This is a dangerous condition, as it involves…
An Oral Appliance Could Help You Sleep Better

Have you been exercising and eating more nutritious meals, this year, in an effort to maintain your health, or even to improve how you feel? If so, it is important to remember that few elements have a more comprehensive impact on your overall well-being than how much sleep you are getting, and how good or…
Want a CPAP Alternative? Talk to Your Dentist

When you were first diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea, did your doctor recommend a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine? Many patients are told that CPAP machines are the best ways to address their sleeping disorder. Unfortunately, some find that the treatment, itself, is just as troublesome as the OSA. CPAP machines can be loud,…
Could Your Loved One Have Sleep Apnea?

Does it feel like ages since you last got a good night’s sleep? Is that not because of your own trouble sleeping; is it because of a loved one’s loud snoring? In many cases, loud snoring is just one symptom of an underlying health condition, one that can be life-threatening if not treated. Obstructive sleep…
Are You Tired of Feeling Tired? It’s Time to Talk to Your Dentist: Part Two

Over time, a lack of sleep or poor quality of sleep can take a serious toll on your health. From irritability and problems concentrating during the day, to depression and even an increased risk of heart disease, the potential side effects of poor sleep can be far-reaching and frightening. That’s not to mention the toll…
Are You Tired of Feeling Tired? It’s Time to Talk to Your Dentist: Part One

Have your coworkers started to comment or even tease you about your incessant yawning from behind your desk? Did your spouse recently inform you that you have been snoring extra loudly lately? Worse, did a loved one tell you that you have seemed irritable or even depressed? To many people, these questions would seem unrelated.…
Important Reasons to Talk to Your Dentist About Sleep Apnea: Part One

Have you been waking up lately with headaches? Do you find yourself feeling excessively tired or drowsy at work? Are your kids or significant other concerned, because you seem irritable lately, or even depressed? No matter how much water you drink, do you still feel thirsty? Have you gained weight, despite a consistently healthy diet…
How Much Do You Know About Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)? Take Our Quiz!

Do you ever wake yourself up snoring? Do you feel more tired in the morning than when you went to bed? Do you become excessively sleepy while at work or driving? According to estimates, about 18 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. You may be one of them, and recognizing the symptoms can lead…
Can Your Dentist Help You Stop Snoring?

Snoring can be incredibly annoying to both you and your loved ones. Sadly, it is often a symptom of an underlying condition that is even more troubling than the sometimes obnoxious and often embarrassing sounds that snoring can create. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a serious health condition, one that can negatively impact a variety of…