Did you know there are two main types of sleep apnea? Yes, it’s true! Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that causes your air flow to be disrupted while you sleep. This condition is serious and can lead to many oral health problems. That is why, our s, Dr. Chase Bennett and Dr. James Bieneman… Read more »
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Sleep Apnea Basics
Though common, obstructive sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that needs to be treated as quickly as possible. Sleep apnea is when your breathing is consistently interrupted as you sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of two varieties of sleep apnea. Central sleep apnea deals with the signals your brain sends your body… Read more »
Unaddressed Sleep Apnea Can Cause Significant Health Problems
Chronic snoring and breathing interruption when sleeping are often telltale signs of a developing sleep apnea problem. At first, it might seem to be just a nuisance. But if the problem remains unaddressed, these respiratory issues can lead to health complications. In time sleep apnea could increase stress on the heart muscle. This, in… Read more »
Unmitigated Sleep Apnea Could Lead to Significant Medical Complications
The National Sleep Foundation estimates that every year nearly 40-million Americans struggle with some degree of sleep apnea. However, they also note that it’s hard to truly know the number of people with sleep apnea, as many cases go undiagnosed or ignored. Yet it is also worth noting that chronic sleep apnea can cause more… Read more »
A Snore Guard Can Help Alleviate Symptoms of Moderate Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is an increasingly common respiratory condition that can cause snoring and breathing interruption during sleep. While these symptoms might seem innocuous at first, they can affect your sleep quality, quality of life, and gradually start to tax the circulatory system. Professional diagnosis is an important first step in treating sleep apnea symptoms. The… Read more »
Your New Snore Guard Needs Some Daily Oral Hygiene Attention
Your new snore guard prescribed by ’s , clinic has been designed to comfortably hold your mouth and soft palate in position for improved air flow when sleeping. This will reduce snoring and breathing interruption problems. There are several different styles of snore guards, including tongue stabilizing devices, mandibular advancement devices, as well as boil-and-bite… Read more »
Dental Appliances can fix Sleep Apnea
Many people deal with sleep apnea on a regular basis. It’s an incredibly disruptive problem to have, and treatment options for it aren’t always comfortable. A CPAP machine is loud, bulky, and will likely disturb your partner while sleeping. So if you suffer from sleep apnea and want to explore other solutions, we encourage you… Read more »
