Over the years, the correlation between sleep and mental and physical health have been thoroughly established. Consequently, a good night’s rest is just as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet. But unfortunately not many are blessed with the gift of sleep. Because, while...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1541793413952{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]Many people have asked me to share the story behind why I left general dentistry to become an Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine specialist. Ultimately, it was because I personally suffered from both of these issues and could not find help....
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...
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...
CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy is extremely successful in treating cases of OSA (obstructive sleep apnea). It’s about 99 percent effective in treating the condition and reducing the number of times per night someone stops breathing. It maintains airflow and reduces the negative health...
If you’ve been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which your breathing is interrupted multiple times during sleep and can cause many health problems, then you may be familiar with the different types of treatment devices. However, if you’ve just been diagnosed, you...