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It’s estimated that 50% of people snore at some point during their life. Sleep apnea is a more serious, but also common sleep disorder. Snoring and sleep apnea are related. Many men and women who snore also have sleep apnea. However, they are two distinct disorders. Why Is Sleep Apnea So Dangerous? Snoring alone doesn’t…

CPAP vs Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) Sleep apnea is primarily treated with two very different devices. A CPAP machine uses air pressure through a tube. The patient wears a mask during sleep and air is forced through the obstruction. An oral device used in OAT physically moves the lower jaw forward. This opens the airway…

Snoring can make for a bad night’s sleep, for you and your bed mate. But if it happens because you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it may be an indication of a bigger problem. Sleep apnea is the involuntary cessation of breathing while you are asleep. There is increasing evidence that untreated obstructive sleep apnea…

Sleep apnea doesn’t just reduce your quality of life. Untreated sleep apnea can actually shorten your life. In multiple ways. Chronic Diseases Untreated sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure and other types of heart disease. These issues, in turn, can result in a fatal stroke or heart attack. According to the Centers for Disease…

If you’ve done any research on sleep apnea, you may realize that it must be diagnosed by a medical doctor. What type of doctor diagnoses sleep apnea? As it turns out, there quite a few disciplines. This is from the American Sleep Apnea Association: Sleep specialists come from a variety of medical backgrounds. They may…

What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a malady where you have frequent, recurring gaps in breathing…

There is an epidemic of sleep problems in the U.S. Long-term sleep deficits put men and women at risk of significant health problems. If you have a chronic issue that keeps you from getting restorative sleep, don’t dismiss it. Two sleep disorders that are typically confused are insomnia and sleep apnea. What is insomnia? Insomnia…

Hate your CPAP machine? You’re not alone. CPAP doesn’t work for all sleep apnea patients. OUR LOCATIONS: Spring 6315 Cypresswood DrSpring, TX 77379 The Woodlands 6922 W Rayford Rd #100Spring, TX 77389 PHONE: 281-320-2000 OUR LOCATIONS: Spring 6315 Cypresswood DrSpring, TX 77379 The Woodlands 6922 W Rayford Rd #100Spring, TX 77389 PHONE: 281-320-2000 Location (Tap…

At Houston Sleep Solutions, we often see patients who say they have been struggling with insufficient sleep for months or even years. Some of these individuals end up being diagnosed with sleep apnea or related conditions. You Can’t Just “Tough It Out” The reluctance to pursue professional help is unfortunate because it takes a toll…

Did you know that poor quality sleep can affect your ability to maintain a healthy weight? There is a direct connection between weight, health, and quality of sleep. Changes in Brain Chemistry The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported on a study that measured the molecular ties between poor sleep and weight gain. Researchers found that poor…