Archive for the ‘ Sleep Apnea ’ Category

Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment  

People rarely consider dentists when seeking treatment for sleep disorders. However, if you’re one of the millions of adults who deal with obstructive sleep apnea (or OSA), a dental visit could offer a solution that helps you sleep soundly. What is Sleep Apnea? The most common sleep-related breathing disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, occurs when the […]

Types of Mouth Guards for Teeth Grinding, Sleep Apnea and TMJ

What can a dental mouth guard do for you? Custom mouth guards from a dentist can achieve amazing things. These sleek oral devices can combat health issues like teeth grinding, temporomandibular joint disorder, and sleep apnea. Not all mouth guards are created equal. Let’s explore the different types of mouthguards and how they apply to […]

Sleep Apnea Treatment Options: CPAP Machine vs Oral Appliance Therapy

A Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine, or CPAP machine, is recognized as an effective tool in the treatment for sleep apnea. However, few people would claim that using one is comfortable or convenient. Fortunately for patients, there are other sleep apnea treatment options. Oral appliance therapy (OAT) takes a different approach. See how they compare. […]

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Options

When people suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), they want to find a remedy that brings relief. They want more restful and refreshing sleep!  One of the most common sleep apnea treatment plans includes CPAP or continuous positive airway pressure. To receive the most benefit, people are forced to use this noisy and cumbersome machine […]

Obstructed Sleep Apnea Symptoms and Causes

Obstructed Sleep Apnea is also referred to as just Sleep Apnea and it is one of the most common sleep disorders that causes shallow or paused breathing during sleep, which can be extremely dangerous.  Most people don’t even know they have sleep apnea, so it is essential to know the sleep apnea symptoms. We’ve outlined […]