Good sleep is an essential segment of general health and wellbeing. But it is even more critical when you are experiencing an ongoing stressor, such as the novel COVID-19 virus….
Have you decided to move ahead with your oral appliance therapy for your Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) or snoring issues? If so, I bet you are excited and hopeful that…
Occasional snoring is rarely a problem, but if you have been told you snore regularly, you may have a serious but preventable sleep disorder called Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Obstructive Sleep…
Establishing healthy bedtime habits, also known as good sleep hygiene, is often the 1st step to creating restful, healthy sleep or in treating sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea…
My patients often ask me, “When should I get a new sleep apnea device or oral sleep appliance?” This is a great question, and I am glad to answer it!…
We live in a busy world, lots of hustling here and there, and at times we are convinced that the world is moving faster and faster. So fast, that when…
My family and I recently adopted a furry friend named Dexter! He is such a cutie! Feisty and energetic would be two perfect words to describe him. One of Dexter’s…
The quick answer is YES! The most common dental mouth guards that are used to treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are also called mandibular advancement splints or sleep apnea…
The use of meditation to calm the body, center thoughts, and reduce stress has been in practice for centuries in many of the Eastern cultures. Here, in the United States,…
Did you know that certain eye conditions can be associated with obstructive sleep apnea? Here we will discuss the possible conditions, what symptoms you may be experiencing with them, and…
Oral appliance therapy is an effective and discreet option in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Today let’s discuss several reasons why it is important to perform a sleep…
Many chronic health conditions in overweight individuals, including obstructive sleep apnea, can be improved if the afflicted individual adopts a healthier weight. Patients who do not have apnea but snore…