Sleep Apnea When you have sleep apnea, it can feel like the only solution to your snoring and unrestful nights is a CPAP machine. While the CPAP machine is certainly one of the most effective treatments for sleep apnea, many patients don’t want to wear a...
I have been asked for years to start blogging about topics that pertain to what I help patients with: orofacial pain and obstructive sleep apnea. I have constantly been dodging the requests because I was the one in school that never cared much for writing...
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...
TMJ Isn't Hereditary A common misconception about TMJ is that it's a hereditary disorder. It's true, some sufferers of TMJ have relatives who also suffer. However, TMJ isn't inevitable if your family member has it, and oftentimes, relief from TMJ is within your control. Female patient complaining...