The Types of Sleep Apnea, Common Causes, Risk Factors, and Health Effects
Adults are very susceptible to snoring. About half of all people have snored at some time in their life. According to statistics, 25% of those who snore regularly are habitual. You might have an...
What is Sleep Medicine?
Getting a good night’s sleep can make or break your day when you wake up. If you’ve had a good night’s sleep then you’re feeling fresh to start your day. But the effects of sleep deprivation can...
For Sleep Apnea, a Mouth Guard May be a Good Alternative to CPAP
People with sleep apnea who can’t tolerate the noise and discomfort of a CPAP machine might benefit from a mouth guard or surgery. By Nicholas Bakalar Article Published May 31, 2021 Many people wear...
What do insurance companies consider oral appliance for sleep apnea?
Suffering from sleep apnea can not only disrupt your sleep, but it can be a serious health problem. This is why it’s important to get diagnosed so that you can get the treatment you need. One of the...
How Wearing a Face Mask Can Cause TMJ Problems
Face mask-wearing has become the norm these days due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC has recommended wearing face masks to stop the spread of the coronavirus through particles released in the air....
Columbus Ranked 6th Most Sleep Deprived Large City in US
If you’re reading this article through blurry eyes, you’re not alone. Columbus was recently ranked one of the most sleep deprived cities in the United States by a study from RetailMeNot. The study...
Sleep Apnea as a COVID-19 Risk
With almost 15 million cases of coronavirus and over 280,000 deaths in the U.S., we have fortunately learned much about COVID-19 prevention measures and treatments since the early days of the...
How Serious is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a seriously dangerous sleep disorder. It’s causing more than 18 million people to be at risk for further health problems as a result. But how serious is sleep apnea? Besides the...
What Happens at a Sleep Clinic?
Have you been having trouble sleeping? If you go to your doctor, they may recommend seeing a sleep specialist. And getting a sleep study conducted. But what happens at a sleep clinic? You can ask...
What Happens When You Have Sleep Apnea
Have you been having a difficult time sleeping lately? You may say to yourself it’s just stress, or snoring runs in your family and shrugs it off. But you can be making a big mistake, you can have...