Blog - TMJ & Sleep Solutions of Alabama

17 Apr Is an At-Home Sleep Study Covered by Insurance? + Other Common Sleep Study-Related Questions

Posted at 07:13h in Sleep

We do not perform sleep studies at TMJ & Sleep Solutions of Alabama, but they are necessary for all our patients. We offer custom-fit oral appliances as noninvasive treatment alternatives or supplements to CPAP for patients already diagnosed with sleep apnea. Thus, sleep studies are the...

20 Mar CPAP Alternatives: What Is a Magnetic Nose Clip for Snoring and Does It Work?

Posted at 07:04h in Other

Many individuals who snore believe they can save time and money by troubleshooting the snoring on their own with home remedies or store-bought gadgets. This mindset is so common that thousands of sleep apnea products exist today. The reality about most sleep apnea “treatment” gadgets is...

20 Feb What Is the Inspire Sleep Apnea Device and How Does It Work?

Posted at 07:20h in Other

According to the Journal of Thoracic Disease, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) “was first described as a specific clinical entity in the late 1950s,” and the earliest observations of its symptoms recorded in medical literature date back centuries. Since then, many have invented devices and treatment...

23 Jan CPAP Alternative Devices to Treat Sleep Apnea: Why Oral Appliance Therapy Works

Posted at 07:11h in Oral Appliance Therapy

Many sleep apnea patients are CPAP intolerant or want to try another treatment option before CPAP. After all, CPAPs cause many ill effects, like chronic dry mouth, hair loss, sinus issues, and excess air in the abdomen. They’re also cumbersome, which can make finding a...

19 Dec What’s the Connection Between Sleep Apnea, Cortisol, and Weight Loss?

Posted at 07:57h in Sleep

If you have sleep apnea or exhibit sleep apnea symptoms and you also struggle with stress and excess body weight, we’re here to help. In today’s blog, our sleep specialists explain the connection between sleep apnea, cortisol, and weight loss. To learn more, just keep...

21 Nov Is There a Link Between Sleep Apnea and Sleep Paralysis? Prevention and Remedy Options

Posted at 07:37h in Sleep

There are many health conditions linked to obstructive sleep apnea (“OSA” or “sleep apnea”), and it probably doesn’t surprise you that sleep apnea is often associated with other sleep disorders. But what about sleep apnea and sleep paralysis? Is there a link between the two? The Link...

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17 Oct Understanding CPAP Hair Loss: Causes, Solutions, & CPAP Alternatives

Posted at 07:09h in Other

What Leads to CPAP Hair Loss? CPAP hair loss is not a primary concern for people who need assistance with their sleep apnea. Correcting sleep apnea should be the most significant consideration. In fact, CPAP hair loss isn’t even a primary side effect or symptom. It’s...

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19 Sep What Are the Mouth Taping for Sleep Benefits?

Posted at 07:44h in Sleep

Many people are trying a new health hack to help nasal breathing while sleeping and avoid mouth-breathing’s unfavorable outcomes: mouth taping for sleep benefits. Inhaling and exhaling through the nose is the healthiest way to breathe while sleeping; however, it doesn’t occur naturally for many patients,...

15 Aug What’s the Cost of Oral Appliance for Sleep Apnea?

Posted at 10:15h in Oral Appliance Therapy

At TMJ & Sleep Solutions of Alabama, we are an experienced dental sleep medicine practice led by board-certified dentist Dr. Amy Hartsfield, DMD. Our team provides effective oral appliance therapy (OAT) for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (or OSA, commonly known as sleep apnea). Previously, we’ve...

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18 Jul Are Oral Appliances Covered by Insurance?

Posted at 07:11h in Uncategorized