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Month: June 2020

Non-Invasive Sleep Apnea Alternatives to Inspire Therapy

June 17, 2020
Non-Invasive Sleep Apnea Alternatives

A new addition to the repertoire for treating sleep apnea is a technique generally named Inspire. A pacemaker like device is surgically implanted under the clavicle which is attached to a wire. The wire stimulates the hypoglossal nerve (the nerve innervating the tongue) preventing the tongue from falling back into the throat and blocking the …

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Alternative Insomnia Treatments

June 17, 2020
Physical, Emotional, Stress Insomnia Treatment

There are many reasons why a person may suffer from insomnia. Some causes are physical, some are emotional, and others are related to stress. Many insomniacs are given pain medication or sleep medication to treat their condition, and pharmacological treatment is the most common sleep treatment provided to insomnia sufferers. However, there is an alternative …

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What are the Effects of Insomnia?

June 17, 2020
Insomnia Effects & Treatment

Many patients who have sleep apnea also complain of insomnia. Although they are two conditions that often occur together, they are not associated, and there are many different factors that can contribute to insomnia. Some factors include medication, hormonal changes, and old age. Sleep is important to maintain an overall sense of wellbeing and quality …

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What are some of the visible clinical signs of OSA?

June 17, 2020
Obstructive sleep apnea Clinical Signs

According to the National Research and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, there are many visible signs of sleep apnea that a sleep dentist can detect during a routine dental check up. One of these signs include a neck size of 15 inches or greater for women and 17 inches or greater for men. …

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Treating Asymptomatic Obstructive Sleep Apnea

June 17, 2020
Orange County CPAP Machines

Hypertension can be caused by Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and is deemed a “silent killer” because people often do not show any symptoms. Sleep apnea may also be considered a “silent killer” because of the link to cardiovascular disease and because so many people with OSA do not have the typical symptoms. Because OSA can …

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Relieving TMJ Pain and OSA With Oral Devices

June 17, 2020
TMJ Pain and OSA Solutions

It is known that 80% of people who grind their teeth during sleep have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The grinding occurs with each apnea event. For this reason, a patient who is a known “bruxer” (a person who involuntarily grinds their teeth) should be screened for sleep disordered breathing. This can be as simple …

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Could Teeth Grinding Be a Sign of Sleep Apnea?

June 17, 2020
Night Time Teeth Grinding

Night time teeth grinding known as sleep bruxism is the third most common sleep disorder, occurring in 8% of adults. Sleep bruxing or grinding is a sleep disorder that occurs 80 percent of the time with sleep apnea. It occurs together with a sleep apnea event. The forces generated through night time grinding is a …

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Is Snoring Affecting You or Your Partner?

June 17, 2020
Sleep Apnea Snoring Affects

Is your snoring affecting your partner or waking you up? Well then an FDA Approved Oral Device might be the solution. Snoring can be surprisingly loud and very easily awaken your partner because as you go deeper into sleep, you tend to become more relaxed. The more relaxed you are, the louder the snoring, This …

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How does sleep apnea occur?

June 15, 2020
How does Sleep Apnea Occur?

Obstruction occurs behind the base of the tongue and behind the soft palate, which blocks the airway. When one is sleeping, the brain fails to signal the muscles to keep moving, so you are not able to breathe correctly. The brain only signals partially and that is when these occurrences happen. When it comes to …

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Oral Device vs. CPAP for Sleep Apnea Treatment

July 2, 2020
Oral Device and CPAP Comparison

Oral Device How does it work? Moves the lower jaw forward, opening the airway. Does my insurance cover? Yes, through medical insurance Can it travel with me? Easily. It can fit in a carry-on or in a little retainer case. Is it comfortable? Most patients can wear it easily without having any problems. Does it …

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