If you’re wondering whether caffeine is solely responsible for the fact that you’re dealing with a sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea, then the answer is no! Remember that with this issue, your throat muscles and tissues are collapsing, which blocks your ability to breathe. This is not something to which caffeine, a stimulant, contributes (but could, of course, become encouraged by relaxants, such as alcohol, pain medication, etc.). However, our Livonia, MI team reminds you that caffeine may certainly make it more difficult for you to enjoy successful sleep and sleep apnea treatment. Become clearer in regard to what we mean!

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You might find yourself feeling not-so-great on a daily basis, thanks to what you have figured is likely an issue with your sleep, such as sleep apnea. However, you also find that every day, you tell yourself you’ll definitely do something about it tomorrow. Today, you feel too busy, too tired, you just don’t want to think about it, etc. We understand! However, our Livonia, MI team also reminds you that until you act, you’re placing your sleep and your overall health at great risk, so consider why we suggest calling us today.

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We understand that from your perspective, you may feel like you’ve already tried. Rather than feeling disappointed, you figure it would be better to just do your best with your current sleep disorder and the sleep patterns they allow than to set yourself up to feel upset and defeated again! Fortunately, our Livonia, MI team can reassure you that whether you’ve tried DIY options, an oral appliance from another dental practice, or anything else, there are many more treatments to consider and details you may not yet know about. Come see us!

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Sleep is such an important part of life. We spend about one-third of our life asleep, and when things aren’t going well for you or your sleeping partner it can be awkward.  When you are the one with the sleep disorder issue, you can choose to face it and find a solution. But when you notice sleeping issues in spouse or loved one, it can lead to surprise, minimizing, and even outright denial. We are committed to helping you deal with sleep issues in Livonia, MI, whether for yourself or a family member. (more…)

You may have heard over the course of time that oral appliance treatment is one means of treating sleep apnea. The result? You have been thinking that coming in to see our Livonia, MI team about your sleep disturbances might not be such a big deal after all. However, since you still have some gaps in your knowledge regarding oral appliances, what to make of them, and what happens if they’re not for you, you have a few questions. Good news! We would be thrilled to answer them.

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It’s no secret that when you don’t get enough sleep, you don’t feel very good. Instead, you feel tired. It’s just the natural consequence of your brain and body not having enough time to rest and recharge. So, have you ever wondered what that means for your health? Furthermore, have you ever stopped to think about the different areas of your health that could become affected? In most instances, patients focus primarily on the simple fact that they feel so sleepy. For some additional help in feeling compelled to see our Livonia, MI team for treatment, consider the many ways sleep deprivation chips away at you!

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