The Truth About Mouth Breathing and Why Everyone is Trying to Stop It
Lately, I have been highly triggered by what I see on social media regarding mouth taping. The craze has gotten slightly out of control, with influencers of every kind claiming…
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Snoring: Symptoms & Treatment
If you have been struggling with snoring, custom oral devices may be your best option to a peaceful night of sleep! Let’s face it, snoring causes problems, health problems, and…
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Snoring & Apnea Treatment with Positional Therapy
This article will describe conservative and budget-friendly ways to prevent back sleeping using positional devices. Positional devices are a well-researched treatment option for individuals who snore or have apnea when…
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Should Medical Sleep Providers Recommend Over-the-counter Boil and Bite Snoring Mouth Retainers?
Should medical sleep providers, or any medical provider, be recommending stock boil and bite self-made over-the-counter snoring mouth retainers for snoring and apnea patients? Let’s explore this topic with some…
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Who are the best candidates for oral appliance therapy (OAT) for the treatment of snoring and apnea? And Contraindications?
Sleep medicine providers often ask this important question: “Who are the best candidates to refer for oral appliance therapy(OAT), and what are the situations that would contraindicate a referral for…
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Stop Snoring with Dental Oral Appliances
Have you been struggling with snoring? If so, a custom oral device may be your best option for a peaceful night of sleep Let’s face it, snoring causes problems, health…
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UARS (Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome)
Tired During the Day But Don’t Have Apnea? It may be Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome – UARS You may be tired and having a hard time concentrating. Or you may…
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Be on the Alert with These Snoring Red Flags!
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…
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Can Playing Musical Instruments Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea, UARS and Snoring?
Most conventional treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) and snoring include lifestyle modifications, CPAP therapy, and oral appliance therapy. Today, let’s explore if playing select…
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I Can Travel with My Family without Snoring Wars
To help patients and the medical community embrace oral appliance therapy as a treatment option for snoring and apnea, we’ll be sharing real patient outcomes. This month’s case highlights a…
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Are Dental Oral Devices That Treat Snoring Covered by Insurance?
Once you have been medically evaluated and apnea has been ruled but you are still snoring, now what? Professional oral appliances remain one of the best non-invasive treatment options for…
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Most Commonly Prescribed Snoring Treatments for Apnea-free Patients
Snoring is caused by the vibration of soft tissue in a narrowed upper airway when breathing occurs. In general, as patients age, snoring levels increase. Tissue changes not only occur…
