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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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). If you’re...
When you’re in bed, do you ever have the urge to move your legs, and do your leg muscles twitch or spasm if you don’t adjust them? If you have a bed partner—have they ever complained about you kicking your legs or constantly moving while...
General dentistry is great for toothaches, cleaning, and a healthier smile. However, general dentistry has significant limitations when it comes to specialized dental treatments like those required for sleep apnea. General dentists don’t go through the same rigorous training that an AADSM/ABDSM dentist does. AADSM/ABDSM-certified...