Sleep Apnea Curious about the process of diagnosing sleep apnea? Here’s what you should know. Testing for Diagnosis For an accurate diagnosis, Dr. Hartsfield may use the results from one or both of these tests performed by a board certified sleep physician: Home Sleep Testing – Also known...
Wondering what actually causes sleep apnea? Read on for a list of possible root causes. The Basics The most common form of Sleep Apnea is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and has to do with interrupted breathing during sleep. People who are awake have certain muscles that stiffen their airway...
While it is a common symptom, snoring doesn’t necessarily mean you have sleep apnea. What is Sleep Apnea? Commonly known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), this sleep disorder has to do with interrupted breathing during sleep. Someone with sleep apnea will have breathing pauses lasting at least 10...
Important facts about sleep apnea and how it could be affecting you. Falling Asleep While Driving? The Facts According to Daniel Mansfield, MPH, National Center for Health Research, “Between 50-70 million Americans have a sleeping disorder that could affect their driving skills.” Obstructed Sleep Apnea (OSA) is one of...
Poor Sleep It's pretty common knowledge that sleeping well is crucial to staying healthy. But have you ever started describing the way you sleep to a friend, only to hear them say, "That doesn't sound good. Maybe you have sleep apnea"? If you don't know what...
While there are many factors that contribute to TMJ, two of the most common are actually preventable: stress and posture. Stress Your jaw is designed like a mechanical hinge. "The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) combines a hinge action with sliding motions," MayoClinic explains. "The parts of the bones...
Jaw Popping Have you ever experienced “crepitus?" What about jaw popping? The question is, why is your jaw popping/locking and when should you be concerned? Frequency Frequency should be your first tip that something is off. If your jaw pops or clicks regularly, such as when you yawn or...
TMJ Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is a condition that can cause a serious amount of pain. The headaches, jaw aches and facial pain can disrupt your everyday life, work and sleep. While searching for a dentist to help with your TMJ pain, it’s important to choose one...
A headache might also be a symptom of an underlying health problem that requires further medical attention. With multiple types of headaches and many possible causes, it is important to seek further care to determine a proper diagnosis. Learn More ...
TMJ Everyone has habits, good and bad. Unfortunately, some of those bad habits can result in pain if you’re suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. Things that you’re doing unconsciously could be negatively affecting your health and quality of life. Foods to Avoid As delicious as some...