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...
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...
For many patients with mild to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (or “CPAP”) machines have proven to be an effective treatment—but that’s only if they can stand to wear theirs throughout the night and as directed. The unfortunate truth is that...
If you tend to talk in your sleep, you probably know about it: You’ve either been told by someone else who has heard your mid-slumber grumblings firsthand or you’ve woken yourself up with it. Snoring caused by sleep apnea and talking in your sleep can both...
You may already be familiar with the effect of sleeplessness on your brain, diminishing the cognitive functions responsible for decision-making, emotional processing, and the speed of reaction times. Undiagnosed and untreated sleep apnea can not only cause a lack of sleep: It can also put...
If you're having a hard time losing weight, the amount of sleep you're getting may be the problem. Just as your diet and exercising, sleeping is an essential aspect of weight loss. According to researchers, there's a positive correlation between healthy body weight and good...
Sleep apnea is a common disorder, and it's one that can lead to a host of side effects and secondary health conditions. These range from fatigue and moodiness to an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease. Treating sleep apnea can sometimes be difficult, but...
Getting enough of the right type of sleep is vital to maintaining your overall health and wellbeing. When you sleep, your body works to support your physical health and brain function. When you don’t, you’re bound to feel tired, grumpy, and might have difficulty concentrating...
Like most people, your mobile phone probably rests right next to you every night when you go to sleep. This way, you’re able to answer texts, emails, and calls at a moment’s notice, even during the wee hours of the morning. However, these habits can adversely...
Are you struggling with disrupted or poor quality sleep? Are you unable to identify the reason for your troubled sleep? You may benefit from a sleep study. Sleep studies are tests that record and measure activities in your body during sleep. They are used to...