Depending on your genetic predispositions, lifestyle choices you have, and your overall health, you may be at a greater risk for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea arises when breathing patterns while you sleep are interrupted. Although snoring is well known amongst individuals with sleep apnea, not all patients who snore have sleep apnea. If you are… Read more »
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The Sources of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a rather common disorder, but if not treated can become rather serious. There are two main forms of sleep apnea: central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea. Central sleep apnea occurs when the signals sent from the brain to the chest muscles which help your breathe while sleeping is interrupted. If these… Read more »
Common Questions About Sleep Apnea
Did you know that sleep apnea is a common yet serious disorder that can cause high blood pressure, heart attacks, and stroke? Unfortunately, sleep apnea can often go undiagnosed. For that reason, it is important to visit your dentist to determine if you may be suffering from it. Listed below are common questions about sleep… Read more »
What Are the Common Risks for Sleep Apnea?
Do you know that sleep apnea can be caused by a wide-ranging amount of issues stemming from your oral health all the way to uncontrollable genetics? Even your brain could be a fault for your sleep apnea. Knowing the causes of sleep apnea is one of the first steps you can take to determine if… Read more »
Tips to Help Treat Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Within your jaw, there are two joints on both sides that are crucial for everything your mouth does. They are called temporomandibular joints, or TMJs for short. These joints are a combination of sockets, muscles, ligaments, and discs all designed to ensure your mouth can open and close and give you the range of motion… Read more »
