Has your family mentioned to you that you snore? Is it bothering them? Have you noticed that you don’t have much energy? Or maybe you get headaches and you’re snappy. Do you take lots of little naps? Have you ever found yourself about to take one at the wheel? If this is you, you could… read more
Reducing sleep apnea (snoring is one of the number one signs of this problem, see this article from our blog) can improve quality of life, health outcomes, and even prevent automobile accidents – but how can a dentist help with a sleep problem? Your dentist may know you better than your doctor – a dentist… read more
Are You Sleeping with a Hippopotamus on a Harley-Davidson? Does someone you love and find attractive during the day turn into a rhinoceros with a chainsaw every night while you’re trying to rest? Is your partner’s snoring keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep? Do you find yourself tired and grumpy during the day,… read more
Do you snore? Feel tired and headachey in the mornings? Have you tried nasal strips? Pinning a sock with tennis balls to the back of your nightshirt? Even over-the-counter mouthpieces? How much did they help? Besides only helping a few types of snorers, or none at all, trying your own remedies can even ultimately be… read more
Do you know a child who snores? Do you think it’s funny? Or rather, heartbreaking? “Watching a child struggle to get oxygen at night is one of the most heartbreaking things for one to witness,” writes Dr. Mayoor Patel, DDS, MS, RPSGT, D.ABDSM, DABCP, DABCDSM, DABOP, in Dental Sleep Practice ” Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)… read more
No, isn’t just out-of-shape middle-aged guys who are at risk of sleep apnea. Women, children, and, surprisingly, certain types of athletes who are at the peak of competitive fitness are in danger of Sleep Apnea. Several sports actually have players who have much higher incidences of sleep apnea than the general public. Www.sleepapnea.com cites a… read more
Sleep apnea is a man’s problem, right? A woman who snores? Shame! Really? Remember Carries Fischer’s death? According to this article in the Daily Mail, women’s lives can be just as disrupted by sleep apnea as men’s. “Nice girls don’t snore,” writes the author, Hannah Borno, “All you can hear as they doze, silent as… read more
Is sleep apnea just a fancy medical term for snoring? The answer to that is “yes” and “no.” According to an article in EZinearticles, “Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder which is characterized by abnormal pauses in the breathing pattern, or instances of abnormally low breathing during sleep. Each pause between successive breaths is called… read more
Although there are no absolute cures for sleep apnea, there are a number of treatments which can help overcome your sleep apnea symptoms, giving you back your rest and health. The treatment depends on the level of severity of the sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is not just about snoring, although your partner may be all… read more
The Los Angeles coroner’s report listed Carrie Fisher’s cause of death as “sleep apnea with other factors.” Dentist and Sleep Disorder Specialist, Dr. Keith Valachi, DDS, stopped by KATU to shed more light on sleep apnea in women.
