Sleep apnea is a disorder that can be life-threatening. At its most mild, it causes snoring and restless sleep. At its worst, it can lead to a higher risk of high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes or heart disease. The best way to stop snoring in Tampa, FL, is to make an appointment with Dr. Douglas […]
Read MoreAll of that yawning and general tiredness in your mind and body could be indicative of a slightly more serious problem. In fact, consulting with Dr. Jeffery Lowe, your dentist in Hays, KS, can be very enlightening when you suffer from such issues as sleep apnea. Here are four important signs that you could be […]
Read MoreYour dentist in Surprise, AZ may play a larger role in your ability to get a good night’s sleep than you think, especially if you suffer from sleep apnea. Surprisingly, in many cases, dentists are a patient’s first line of defense against this potentially destructive condition. What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep […]
Read MoreSleep apnea is a complex disorder that can have widespread negative effects on a person’s health. In addition to disturbing sleep for the patient and their partner, this condition poses danger to a number of other vital organs, including the brain and heart. Many people do not realize that they can talk with an oral […]
Read MoreAre bleary-eyed mornings becoming a regular thing for you? You may think that the solution is simply to go to bed earlier to get a couple more hours of sleep in. However, if you happen to be like the other 25 million Americans that suffer from sleep apnea, more sleep will not help. That is […]
Read MoreSleep apnea is a condition that many people have but are unaware of. Most people who have it, incorrectly assume that the symptoms they are experiencing are those that come with old age. While it is true the body does become more susceptible to ailments as it ages, sleep apnea can occur at any age. […]
Read MoreThere is a joint in the jaw known as the temporomandibular joint, which works to allow you to smoothly open and close the jaw. This aids in chewing, speaking and yawning. When you develop pain or discomfort as the jaw moves, you may have TMJ symptoms that can be treated by a general dentist in […]
Read MoreNovember is TMJ Awareness Month, and what better time than now to remind our patients of the importance of treating this painful and potentially debilitating condition. Indeed, if left untreated, TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder, which occurs when the hinge of your jaw becomes disconnected from your skull, can become compounded over time and severely […]
Read MoreHow Do You Know If You Have Sleep Apnea? As a general dentist in Sun Prairie, WI and an advocate for healthy teeth and gums, Dr. Robert Stevens wants to promote awareness about some hidden dangers of gum disease and sleep apnea. Long known for its ability to destroy healthy smiles and dreams, gum disease […]
Read MoreIf you are unreasonably exhausted during the day, suffer from morning or night headaches, or wake with an unrefreshed feeling, you may be experiencing sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) causes the air passages to close off or narrow, decreasing or preventing breathing for short periods while you are sleeping. There are symptoms you may […]
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