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18 Jun Negative Effects of Mouth Breathing: How It Can Impact TMJ & Sleep

Posted at 07:26h in Sleep

Many people think that mouth breathing is just a harmless, albeit unflattering, habit. However, that’s just not true—the negative effects of mouth breathing include adversely affecting your jaw position, causing or increasing muscle tension, poor sleep quality, and worsening TMD (TMJ dysfunction/disorder) symptoms. Essentially, the anatomical...

19 Mar Sleep Apnea and Pregnancy: What Expectant Moms Need to Know

Posted at 07:26h in Sleep

When you’re an expectant mom, your support system and reading up on all things pregnancy-related will prepare you for a lot of things to change, but you may not have expected to stop sleeping well. There are many reasons why you may struggle with sleep while...

15 Jan The Science Behind Sermorelin and Pinealon Peptides for Sleep

Posted at 07:19h in Sleep

You’re probably aware that sleep deprivation can be detrimental to your health and safety, especially if you’re someone who struggles to get good sleep (or any sleep at all, for that matter). Anyone who has struggled with insomnia knows how incredibly frustrating it is to...

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18 Dec Can I Buy a CPAP Machine without a Sleep Study? What You Should Know

Posted at 07:08h in Sleep

“Can I buy a CPAP machine without a sleep study?” There are a couple of reasons that people might ask about this. Perhaps you’ve already undergone a sleep study and received a diagnosis of sleep apnea, but you’ve never been set up with a CPAP machine....

Young man snoring while sleeping in bed at night.

18 Sep Are Chin Straps Worth the Hype? Our Sleep Specialists Answer

Posted at 07:03h in Sleep

Chin straps are trending across social media platforms for their potential to slim the face, treat sleep apnea, and reduce snoring by improving nasal breathing. But the real question is: Are chin straps worth the hype? At TMJ & Sleep Solutions of Alabama, we know you want...

14 Aug Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS): A Complete Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Posted at 07:24h in Sleep

What Is Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS)? Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS) is a sleep-disordered breathing condition in which the airway narrows during sleep, causing increased resistance to airflow—but not complete blockage. The body must work harder to breathe, triggering frequent sleep disruptions called respiratory effort-related...

woman sitting up in bed frustrated that she can't fall asleep

06 Aug Here’s What to Do When You Can’t Sleep

Posted at 07:39h in Sleep

Struggling to sleep? You're not alone. Around one in three adults deal with trouble sleeping at some point. Let's fix that—starting now. Keep reading for practical advice from Dr. Hartsfield, our brilliant specialist in Dental Sleep Medicine and Orofacial Pain at TMJ & Sleep Solutions of...

22 May How Long Is a Sleep Study and What Should You Expect During the Process?

Posted at 07:24h in Sleep

At TMJ & Sleep Solutions of Alabama, we offer our patients several sleep apnea treatment options, including oral appliance therapy. However, before treatment can begin, patients must undergo a sleep study to diagnose the condition. When we tell inquiring, prospective patients about this treatment prerequisite, they...

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...

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...